By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Notes from the Farm…Preggo checking on Halloween went very well with the new set up in the barn working very well. One little fix for the calves next time as there needs to be a narrower chute for them so they don’t turn around. Preg checking was done with an ultrasound wand and monitor which is moving along with the times compared to manual palpation by hand.  

The cows had a 96% conception rate which is the best we have had ever I believe. Higher conception rates hopefully mean more babies on the ground next spring. 

Weaning tags were put in the calves’ nose and will be taken out in 5 days. These tags prevent the calf from getting milk from mama so after 5 days, the calf will not have the desire/need for mama anymore. This is to help lessen the stress of separation from the mama cow. The calves will be weighed when the tags are taken out and then they will be in their own feedlot and have their special backgrounding ration.  

Deer hunting will be upon us this upcoming weekend and we ask that everyone be safe and practice the 4 rules of firearms safety. 

1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.  

2. Know your target and what is beyond. 

3. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.  

4. Keep your finger off the trigger until you know your target and are ready to shoot.  

We also need to remember the most important safety rule for hunting season: Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.  

Good luck and safe hunting!

Friday, Oct. 25

5:30 p.m. Officer stand by while ex-boyfriend picked up items from female’s house. Report of possible threats made also. 

7:45 p.m. Officer helped mediate a situation where a juvenile did not go home after school and did not want to leave with a parent when they were there to pick her up.  

7:46 p.m. Vehicle in Wannigan Park after hours. Party had set up a telescope and was taking photos of the stars.

Saturday, Oct. 26

3:37 p.m. Assist with a medical.

Sunday, Oct. 27

2:10 p.m. Report of two young kids who were throwing rocks at vehicles as they drove by.  Officer drove to the area and saw a young female grab a handful of gravel and was about to throw it until she realized it was a squad car. Officer talked with the kids and grandmother.

6:58 p.m. Vehicle unlock on Lake St S.

Monday, Oct. 28

11:19 a.m. Two vehicle towed from 6th St SE as they had been sitting for some time.

6:58 p.m. Report of an open door at a business. Nothing seemed out of place and officer secured the building.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

7:21 a.m. Disturbance between father and son.

10:49 a.m. Report of a loose dog. Dog owner cited for dog at large.

12:22 p.m. Background check for landlord.

12:39 p.m. Background check for a business.

6:49 p.m. Officer talked with a resident about being compliant with their predatory offender requirements.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

9:31 a.m. Report of a cooler taken from the construction site over the weekend.

2:15 p.m. Officer talked with several boys at the high school after it was reported that a group of boys was going to “jump” another boy. 

3:29 p.m. Officer talked with a juvenile male at the high school about possible harassing activity.

Thursday, Oct. 31

8:27 a.m. Vehicle unlock at the elementary school.

10:28 a.m. Report of a 1-ton pickup on US Hwy 10 that was pulling a trailer with blown tires.  Driver was cited for no MN Driver’s License.

7:01 p.m. Report of vandalism by juvenile boys at the Event Center.