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Buffalo, Minnesota

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Population 16,168

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1856History
== History == Buffalo was platted in 1856 and named after nearby Buffalo Lake.
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1930History
The Wright County Journal Press has been in operation since 1930.
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1971History
== Media == KRWC 1360 AM has served Buffalo and the Wright County area since 1971 and is just outside city limits.
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1983Culture
The Buffalo Community Theater has been producing plays since at least 1983.
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1995Culture
The Buffalo Community Orchestra has been part of the community since 1995 and has over 50 members.
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2000History
== Demographics == As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $49,573 and the median income for a family was $59,250.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,453 people, 5,699 households, and 3,970 families residing in the city.
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2021Crime
A mass shooting and bombing occurred at Allina Health's Buffalo Crossroads medical clinic on February 9, 2021.
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2026Government
As of 2026, the mayor is Steve Downer and the council members are Sheila Crawford, Brad Dahl, George Fantauzza, and Erin Walsh.

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Historical Timeline

1856History
== History == Buffalo was platted in 1856 and named after nearby Buffalo Lake.
1930History
The Wright County Journal Press has been in operation since 1930.
1971History
== Media == KRWC 1360 AM has served Buffalo and the Wright County area since 1971 and is just outside city limits.
1983Culture
The Buffalo Community Theater has been producing plays since at least 1983.
1995Culture
The Buffalo Community Orchestra has been part of the community since 1995 and has over 50 members.
2000History
== Demographics == As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $49,573 and the median income for a family was $59,250.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,453 people, 5,699 households, and 3,970 families residing in the city.
2021Crime
A mass shooting and bombing occurred at Allina Health's Buffalo Crossroads medical clinic on February 9, 2021.
2026Government
As of 2026, the mayor is Steve Downer and the council members are Sheila Crawford, Brad Dahl, George Fantauzza, and Erin Walsh.

Did You Know?

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Buffalo is located in the state of Minnesota.
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Buffalo has a population of 16,168 residents.
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state of Minnesota and the county seat of Wright County.

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Famous People from Buffalo, Minnesota

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Jim Davnie
Politician · Born Apr 13, 1959 · Age 66
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Jada Habisch
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jun 25, 2002 · Age 23
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Amy Koch
Politician · Born Oct 8, 1971 · Age 54
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Joan Growe
Politician · Born Sep 28, 1935 · Age 90
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