Lead Summary
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Jonathon Stearns (right) repeats the service oath administered by Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge Tuesday, June 22, at the evening meeting of the Rock County Commissioners. Stearns was hired as a deputy sheriff in February and recently finished field training with the local law enforcement officials. Stearns, a 2018 Luverne High School graduate, is the son of Jeff and Victoria Stearns of Luverne. He replaces Greg Lingen, who resigned in December after 22 years of service.