Despite pandemic and polar vortex, Buffalo community finds ways to unite after tragedy Buffalo Strong endured a polar vortex to unite after a shooting last week. (Buffalo Strong) BUFFALO, Minn. (FOX 9) - People in the Buffalo community are finding ways to connect with and support one another after a shooting at a local health clinic, all while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and record cold temperatures. "In a time when we’re so isolated, how do we help our community come together and make everyone feel like they’re a part of the healing?" asked Dani Palmer, who lives in Buffalo with her husband and four kids.