As a part of its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Beltrami County Board welcomed three newly elected officials and said goodbye to those ending their service.
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.