SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Communities across Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and the broader region are coming together to pay their respects and honor Fallen Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank, who died on Monday, Oct. 12, three days after being shot in the line of duty. She was 26 years old.
A public memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
Key Details for the Memorial Service & Procession Routes
Local authorities have outlined the timing and street routes for both the morning and afternoon processions:
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Morning Procession (11:30 a.m.): The procession will depart from the George Boom Funeral Home on East 10th Street, traveling west from Bahson Avenue to Grange Avenue. It will continue west on 12th Street to West Avenue, then turn north on West Avenue to Bailey Street, ending at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
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Seating: Members of the public and law enforcement personnel attending the 1:00 p.m. service are requested to be seated by noon.
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Afternoon Procession (2:30 p.m.): Following the conclusion of the funeral service, a second procession will leave the PREMIER Center heading south on Western Avenue to West Burnside Street. It will continue south to West Avenue, proceed east along 12th Street and 11th Street to 10th Street, and return to George Boom Funeral Home.
Community Invitation: The Sioux Falls Police Department is inviting community members to line the streets along the afternoon procession route to pay their respects to Deputy Frank and support her family and colleagues.
Regional Tributes & Honors
Deputies, first responders, and citizens throughout the region continue to share heartfelt tributes to honor Frank’s life and service. Frank grew up across the state line in Madison, Minnesota, near Watertown, where residents and friends have been sharing cherished memories of her life and roots in the town.
In recognition of her ultimate sacrifice, Gov. Larry Rhoden ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19.
