FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 

Attorney General Jackley Statement on Death

Of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued this statement on the death of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank who died Monday:

“We mourn the loss of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank who sacrificed everything in the line of duty to keep us safe. Let us never forget her courage and the service of all of our law enforcement officers.  Deputy Frank and her family remain in our prayers.”

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