Meeker County Sheriff’s Office arrested three predatory offenders as the result of separate investigations during the past few weeks.

The retirement of former Sheriff Mike Hirman on April 31 started a domino effect of personnel changes in the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office.

Now, there’s a new sheriff in town — kind of.

Jeff Norlin, a 24-year employee of the Sheriff’s Office started his new position as sheriff on May 1. After serving as chief deputy for 17 years, the promotion to sheriff has been a smooth one.

“The fact that I’ve been here as long as I have, has kept everything fairly routine,” Norlin said. “Everything just seems to be rather routine and comfortable.”

A Glencoe, Minn., man was injured Tuesday in a one-vehicle rollover on 198th Street and County State Aid Highway 9 near Darwin.

A fire caused more than $120,000 in damage to several buildings at a rural Kimball residence Thursday evening.

Meeker County Board set the salary for its new sheriff during a regular meeting Tuesday.

With a record number of motorcyclists expected to hit the state’s roads starting this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is urging motorists to stay alert, share the road and help reverse a deadly trend in motorcycle crashes.

Meeker County Sheriff Mike Hirman announced his intention to retire at the end of April during Tuesday's County Board meeting. Hirman has been sheriff for 22 years.

Drivers might see a decrease in penalties when getting pulled over in 60 mph speed zones.

Meeker County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of a burglary at a Kingston area business.