Jason Riggs has won the election for Beltrami County Sheriff over Jarrett Walton. When unofficial results were reported a little after midnight, Nov. 9, Riggs received 11,385 votes, or 68.4%, compared to Walton's 5,185 votes.
After coming out on top by a wide margin during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Jason Riggs is set to take the reins as the new Beltrami County Sheriff.
All candidates for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, Senate Districts 2 and 2A, Beltrami County Sheriff, Beltrami County Commissioner District 4 and Red Lake School Board have been invited to attend the event, which is open to everyone in the community.