🌱 What recent arrests and DNR enforcement actions involved Buffalo residents and waters?
Hey there, Buffalo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What recent arrests and DNR enforcement actions involved Buffalo residents and waters?
- Motorcycle rider taken to Buffalo Hospital after Rockford Highway 55 crash
Also on today's calendar: Buffalo Senior Expo and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 27 degrees.
- Saturday: Strong winds; cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrests, sentencings, DNR for April 16 (hometownsource.com) — Recent Wright County reports include an arrest made in Buffalo on a drug warrant and activity from the local conservation officer following up on possible aquatic plant violations. The roundup also details numerous traffic incidents, DWI arrests, and court sentences involving nearby communities, plus DNR enforcement on boating and hunting regulations. 
• Two Injured in Car vs. Motorcycle Crash in Rockford (krwc1360.com) — A Rockford crash between a car and motorcycle Wednesday evening sent two people to the hospital, including one rider taken to Buffalo Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The collision on Highway 55 also damaged a nearby retail building and drew response from Wright County deputies, Rockford firefighters, and Allina Ambulance.
📸 Around Buffalo
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Upcoming Events in
Buffalo
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★ Featured events ★
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State of the City/Law/School - Bison Creek Restaurant
Bison Creek Bar and Dining, 1207 MN-25, Buffalo
11:30 am
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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ECFE Family Fair
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch DES Gym
10:00 am -
City Council Workshop - 2nd Quarter
Buffalo, MN Calendar , 212 Central Ave , Buffalo
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting
Buffalo, MN Calendar Buffalo, MN 55313
7:00 pm -
Disabilities Resource Fair
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch Buffalo, MN 55313
4:30 pm -
Buffalo Senior Expo
Buffalo Civic Center , 1306 County Rd 134 NE , Buffalo
9:00 am -
NES Second Grade Musical
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch Buffalo, MN 55313
6:00 pm -
TESS Spring Fling Dance
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch Buffalo, MN 55313
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Steeling Dan - A Tribute to Steely Dan
Le Musique Room , 4300 O'Day Ave NE #9642 , St Michael
12:30 pm -
Tea Light — Artistic Me
Artistic Me , 205 5th St NE suite 1 , Buffalo
3:00 pm -
AUW 2026 Spring Retreat "Belonging"
True Friends Camp Courage , 8046 83rd St NW , Maple Lake
4:30 pm -
Monticello PetSmart Adoption Day Event
PetSmart , 1425 7th St E , Monticello
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This little guy has been around a lot lately since a couple weeks ago.
Anyone missing a young orange cat? He’s friendly too & has let me pet him. (Nextdoor Buffalo) - Anyone missing this sweet cat?
Very friendly and playful. Near Bison Express (formerly Pike's) (Nextdoor South Buffalo)
- Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Buffalo. Apply here.
- Wright County posted a job opening for Highway Tech I in Buffalo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buffalo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maple Lake
- Public Notices – April 15, 2026 (maplelakemessenger.com)
Monticello
- Big Bore Cue Stop targets late-April opening in Monticello (hometownsource.com)
- Knights boys lacrosse wins first two games on road (hometownsource.com)
- Drug Take Back Day set for April 25 in Wright County (hometownsource.com)
Ok Buffalo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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