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The Buffalo Lake city clerk and deputy clerk take calls 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday at 320-833-2272.
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Buffalo Lake at a glance
- County
- Renville County
- County seat
- Olivia
- Population
- 660
- Renville County population
- 14,723
- Local records
- Renville County offices
- ZIP codes
- 55314
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Buffalo Lake in ZIP code 55314 keeps its own council and town business records. The Renville County offices are in Olivia, the county seat. See our Renville County page for every county office.
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Wage and hour cases in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation with a Buffalo Lake address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $54,397 in back wages agreed for 304 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 1
- Back wages agreed
- $54,397
- Workers due back wages
- 304
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 1
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple J Family Farms LLC | 1 | $54,397 | 304 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Buffalo Lake, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Minnesota wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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How do I register to vote in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
Voter registration in Minnesota is run by the Minnesota Secretary of State, and the county auditor keeps the roll for Buffalo Lake. You can register online, by mail or in person. Same day registration is allowed, in person at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence; registration ahead of time closes 20 days before a regularly scheduled election (Minnesota Statutes 201.061).
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Minnesota come from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. The fee is $26 for a birth certificate ($19 for each added copy of the same one); $13 for a death certificate ($6 for each added copy). Any Minnesota county vital records office sells birth and death certificates, and for fastest service MDH points you to a county office, where most of the time you get the order while you wait.
How do I look up property records in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
Deeds for property in Buffalo Lake are recorded by the county recorder, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Renville County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
Businesses that operate in Buffalo Lake register with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services, which runs the state business entity search. Minnesota DEED says many local governments require licenses for certain kinds of businesses, and in some cases cities and counties require a general business license.
How do I run a Minnesota criminal background check?
Minnesota criminal history checks are run by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The fee is Free online public search; $8.00 for a Minnesota only check on yourself, plus $10.00 per card for fingerprinting service. Free name search of public criminal history (convictions public for 15 years after the sentence ends) online; for your own full record, send the BCA a notarized personal request form by mail or in person.
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