By Tyler Trieglaff

Notes from the Chief

Notes from New York…I see I did not talk much about the Toto and Journey concert last week.  It was spectacular is all I can say! Lots of energy and many good tunes from growing up in the 80’s. 

One teensy bit of disappointment that we discovered while at the show that started Thursday morning. The DA and I went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. It was toward the end of the breakfast crowd so not many people were in the restaurant. There was one gentleman sitting at the table next to us who was enjoying some French toast. He was on the phone for a bit and just minding his own business.  

Now, being the somewhat friendly people we are, it is sometimes customary to say hello to strangers, especially since we were tourists in town, maybe to find out what brings them to town. I was a split second from saying hello, where are you from, and are you in town for the concert tonight. I was a good lad and just left the fellow to mind his own business. We had a delicious breakfast and went about our day.  

So, we get to the concert and Toto starts playing. The DA tells me that that is the guy who was next to us when we were having breakfast. I looked around and didn’t recognize anyone next to us. I ask where and she points to the stage. Well, I’ll be…. That fellow having breakfast was one of the band members for TOTO!  

Cripes almighty this guy has been all over the music industry and I missed an opportunity to have a small visit. Greg Phillinganes has worked with Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, Richard Marz, Paul McCArtney, Stevie Nick and Michael Jackson. This guy is 67 years old and still rockin’! The moral of the story I learned is to never waste a moment to be polite and say hello to a stranger. You never know what you may miss. More to come from New York next week.

Friday, Feb. 23

7:10 p.m. Elderly person thinking there may be people in the house. Officer assured the person that the house was empty. Officer also talked with a relative to make them aware of the situation.

10:13 p.m. Assist with a medical.

Sunday, Feb. 25

2:57 p.m. Assist with a grass fire on Co Rd 150.

3:23 p.m. Assist with a series of fires intentionally set between Frazee on Co Hwy 10 and US 10.

Monday, Feb. 26

12:34 p.m. Assist a business that may be having an employee issue.  No issues reported.

12:54 p.m. Vehicle unlock.

9:47 p.m. Assist with providing lights so a vehicle can be towed back to their residence safely.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

7:01 a.m. Assist with a medical.

10:14 a.m. Assist at the high school to quash some shenanigans between teenage boys.

10:17 a.m. Fire alarm at the high school.  False alarm.

1:01 p.m. EBT card found and turned in. Officer mailed the card back to MN Department of Human Services as were the directions on the card.

4:09 p.m. Assist with a semi hitting and knocking over a light pole that also took out a RR crossing arm.  Insurance information gathered for a claim to replace the light pole and crossing arm. 

Wednesday, Feb. 28

7:53 a.m. Assist with a medical.

10:30 a.m. Background check for rental unit.

10:34 a.m. Report of a motorist hitting a speed limit sign on Lake St S.  

7:29 p.m. Report of a male leaving a house with a license plate not supposed to be on the vehicle.  UTL.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Happy Leap Year Day! I know of one new set of grandparents that welcomed a new bundle of joy today. Congratulations on No. 11 grandkid!

10:39 a.m. Disturbance on Main Ave. between male and female involved in a toxic relationship. Officer intervened to keep the peace and give advice to probably not hang out with each other anymore.

5:50 p.m. Assist with a medical.