January 05, 2023 - 6:14pm | By Ty Schonert
(Norman County, MN) -- The Norman County Sheriff's Office says Sheriff Jeremy Thornton passed away peacefully with family by his side.
Norman County Chief Deputy Ben Fall says Thornton passed away at approximately 7:13 this morning following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in December 2022. The family of Jeremy Thornton are thanking the Norman County community for the years of support, and are asking for thoughts and prayers at this time.
Authorities say more information is expected to be released on Friday.