Deputy Keesey sworn into duty

Rock County’s newest deputy, Zachary Keesey, repeats the service oath delivered by Sheriff Evan Verbrugge Dec. 13 in front of county commissioners at the courthouse. Keesey, who grew up in Randolph, Minnesota, graduated from Riverland Technical College in Albert Lea. Since his graduation he’s served with the Eagan Lake, Mapleton and Mankato police departments. He moves to Luverne with his girlfriend, Madison, and daughter, Kinnsley Doles. The couple is expecting their second child in January.