Preserved order #23

In honor of Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, who tragically lost her life 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 19, 2026 08:01 CDT → Oct 19, 2026 18:49 CDT

Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Monday, October 19, 2026 , in honor of Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty.

Complete reviewed facts

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