 Beltrami County Sheriff Phil Hodab will not seek re-election this fall. Hodab today announced he plans on retiring at the conclusion of his third term as sheriff. Hodab says in a press release that the opportunity to serve the county has been the most gratifying experience in his 42 years of law enforcement. He cites accomplishments in reducing crime in neighborhoods and improve safety on area roadways over the last 11 years. No candidates have publicly announced an interest in running for the sheriff's position, but Hodab says he is encouraging Chief Deputy Sheriff Ernie Beidel to run. Hodab says Beidel has been instrumental in the operation and strategic planning in the sheriff's office. We hope to bring you more on this later this week.