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Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake is one of Southeast North Dakota's premiere ice fishing and spearing lakes. Northern pike and perch can be caught year around. The boat ramp is on the west side of the lake.

Buffalo lake is located 6 miles north of Rutland or 4 miles north of state highway 11, north of Rutland on Sargent County roads 10 and 10A.


Buffalo Lake

News & Updates

2025 Preliminary Budget (PDF)

Preliminary Resolutions (PDF)
(Updated 8/24/2023)

Road Closure Information (PDF)
(Updated 8/26/2024)

Expansion of the Homestead Credit for 2023 (PDF)
(Updated 8/23/2023)

Upcoming Meetings

Final Budget Hearing: 10/01/2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Sargent County Water Resource District: 9/12/2024 - Special Meeting
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NDACo & NDCCA County Tour: 9/11/2024
Notice (PDF)


Park Board: 9/17/2024
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Board of Commissioners: 9/17/2024
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Sargent County Water Resource District: 9/19/2024
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Health Board: 7/30/2024
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Personnel Board: 7/23/2024
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General Courthouse Contact

355 Main Street South
Forman, ND 58032

Phone: 701-724-6241

Fax: 701-724-6244

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dept. hours may vary. Please check department page for further info.

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