On Friday, Dec. 30, Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel sat in a patrol vehicle and made his final call to dispatch, one that would mark the end of his 38-year career in law enforcement.
A retirement party for Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, at the Beltrami County law enforcement center.
Transitioning from fighting fires and crimes on Thursday evening, local first responders were dealt a different challenge guiding youngsters through Walmart as they searched for holiday gifts.