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Sheriff's Office arrests three predatory offenders


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



May 29, 2009 - 9:37am
A message about the evils of drugs

Command Sgt. Maj. Kelly Fisher, center, of the Minnesota National Guard speaks to fifth-graders from Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City and Eden Valley-Watkins schools Thursday as Meeker County Sheriff Jeff Norlin, left, and Capt John Thoma look on. Kelly and two other crew members of the National Guard's Counter-Drug Task Force landed their Blackhawk helicopter on the Litchfield High School practice football field to speak with the students, who participated in the Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. program this school year. Fisher has participated in similar Counter-Drug Task Force events since 1992.



Familiar face takes over as sheriff


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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.”



Man injured in one-vehicle accident


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



Fire causes more than $120,000 damage at Kimball farm


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



County Board sets new sheriff's salary


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



Motorcyle ownership, accidents on the rise


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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.



Hirman will retire as sheriff at end of month


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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.



Urdahl seeks change in speed limit law


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



Sheriff's Office investigating Kingston burglary


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



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