Preserved order #22

In honor of Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Ann Frank and all the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Timing and scope

Flags: US, US-SD · *

Solar timing uses Pierre as the jurisdiction reference; local sunrise/sunset varies.

half staff

Oct 18, 2026 08:00 CDT → Oct 18, 2026 18:51 CDT

Governor Rhoden has also ordered flags be flown at half-staff statewide the day prior to the funeral services for Deputy Frank, Sunday, October 18, 2026 , to honor her along with all the men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Complete reviewed facts

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