ADA, Minn. (KFGO) – As an 18-year member of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, newly appointed Sheriff Ben Fall is no stranger to the job. Fall, who was chief deputy, was named to the sheriff’s position by the county board following the death of longtime Sheriff Jeremy Thornton last month.
Fall says his department covers a wide area, about 900 square miles. There are seven licensed deputies in Norman County. The department has two vacancies. He says in a small department, it’s tough but everybody has stepped up to help.
There have also been offers of assistance from neighboring agencies and departments within the county, making sure shifts are filled.
Fall will serve out the rest of the term, which ends in 2026. He was also a Twin Valley police officer and worked part-time for the Fertile, Minnesota police department before joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office.
