Buffalo Community Podcast

All three candidates for Buffalo City Council, together in one room for an open conversation. No timers, no scripted questions.

Earlier this week, host Tyler Reiss moderated the official candidates forum, put on by the City of Buffalo with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. In this special Saturday-morning episode of the Buffalo Community Podcast, Brad Dahl, Erin Walsh and Jenny Stuhr pick up where the forum left off and talk through the issues Buffalo residents are asking about:

• The city's new e-bike task force, and how residents can apply to join it
• Utility bills: the billing lag, and what to do if your bill jumps
• AMI smart meters, and what real-time usage data could mean for residents
• City debt, the property tax levy, and how the city budget is built
• Why each of them is running for city council
• What makes Buffalo home, and the amenities residents would like to see here

🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Early voting is open now.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Welcome & introductions
2:07 Feedback on this week's candidates forum
6:07 E-bikes and the new task force
12:25 Utility bills: why so high?
17:05 AMI smart meters
19:06 Technology vs. small-town feel
23:34 City debt and the property tax levy
31:50 Why run for city council?
34:03 What makes Buffalo great
40:07 More amenities: a theater and live music
42:50 Buffalo memories
46:24 Wrap-up and final words
49:24 Go vote: November 3

THE CANDIDATES (in order of introduction)
Brad Dahl: Buffalo resident since 1975, military veteran, seeking re-election to city council
Erin Walsh: Buffalo resident since 1987, elected to council two years ago in a special election, now running for a full four-year term
Jenny Stuhr: has lived in Buffalo most of her life, running for her first term on the council

The Buffalo Community Podcast does not endorse candidates. Learn more about all of them, attend a council meeting, and make your own informed decision.

Buffalo Community Podcast: conversations about the people, places and issues of Buffalo, Minnesota.
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Nuff Said... Recorded on Sept. 10th,   Happy to Say at the time of this upload, the VIikings are 3-0

🍎 Deer Lake Orchard | Buffalo Community Podcast

In this episode of the Buffalo Community Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Deer Lake Orchard, one of Buffalo, Minnesota’s favorite fall destinations.

Deer Lake Orchard has been part of the local apple-growing tradition since 1968, and today Yuri and Jill continue that tradition while using regenerative growing practices designed to keep the land productive for generations to come.

With more than 25 varieties of apples, there is plenty to discover — but Deer Lake Orchard is about much more than apples. Families can enjoy animals, pedal carts, a jumping pillow, bounce house, sunflower patch, hay bales, and, on select weekends, wagon rides, a corn maze, and the popular apple cannon.

The orchard also features the Cider House, where guests can relax with a cold cider on the deck, along with weekend food, live music, and special events throughout the fall season.

Deer Lake Orchard also serves as a beautiful venue for weddings, corporate events, graduation parties, school tours, and other gatherings, with its historic barn and peaceful orchard setting providing a truly unique backdrop.

In our conversation, we learn more about the people behind Deer Lake Orchard, the history of the property, what visitors can expect this season, and why this local business has become such a special part of the Buffalo community.

📍 Deer Lake Orchard
1903 10th Street SW
Buffalo, MN 55313

🌐 Learn more: https://www.deerlakeorchard.com/

🍎 Current orchard hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM

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Unfortunately we had 5 recorded episodes get corrupted and we were not able to publish through this summer.  Bummer.     We are back and on Schedule 

Looking for a trusted local florist in Buffalo, MN? Look no further. 
New owners  are taking over from a long established staple in the community.  Enjoy! 

In this video, we highlight Buffalo Floral, a staple in the community known for beautiful arrangements, personalized service, and helping people celebrate life’s most important moments.

Whether it’s:
💐 Weddings
🎉 Special events
❤️ Anniversaries
🙏 Sympathy arrangements
🌼 Or just brightening someone’s day

Buffalo Floral has been serving the Buffalo community with creativity and care.

In this video, we take a closer look at:
🌸 What makes Buffalo Floral unique
🌿 The types of arrangements and services they offer
🏡 Why supporting local businesses like this matters in our community
📍 How businesses like this contribute to the lifestyle people love about Buffalo MN

https://www.buffalofloral.com

In this episode, we sit down with the team at Reil Outdoor Services to break down what it really takes to create and maintain a great-looking property here in Central Minnesota.

From humble beginnings mowing lawns in high school to building a growing local business, Reil Outdoor Services has become a go-to resource for homeowners looking for reliable, high-quality outdoor work.

We dive into everything they offer, including:
✔️ Lawn care (weekly & bi-weekly maintenance)
✔️ Spring & fall cleanups
✔️ Landscaping and retaining walls
✔️ Tree trimming & stump grinding
✔️ Skid loader work & material delivery
✔️ Snow removal during Minnesota winters
✔️ Concrete and outdoor projects

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to improve curb appeal, prep your home for sale, or just simplify your outdoor maintenance—this conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what a full-service outdoor company can do for your property.

We also talk about:

What separates a good outdoor service company from a great one

Common mistakes homeowners make with lawn care & landscaping

How to think about long-term property maintenance (especially in MN climates)

📍 Serving Areas:

Buffalo, Monticello, Delano, Rockford, Waverly, and surrounding communities.

📞 Connect with Reil Outdoor Services:

🌐 https://reiloutdoorservices.com/

📱 Call/Text: 763-312-8701

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Mark Benzer & Tyler Reiss
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Tyler Reiss is the Broker Owner of North Star Pro Realty in Buffalo MN . www.NorthStarProRealty.com

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