Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Callie Brandhagen, a college student, is showcasing downtown businesses with quick social media tours at Cherapa Place (sponsored by Pendar Properties) as she highlights the convenience of parking and local brands; she will continue promoting the area until returning to school in August.

Sioux Falls will host the FREE Airshow 'Power On The Prairie' at Joe Foss Field and the South Dakota Air National Guard Base on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, featuring U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and military displays.

Discover Aviation Day is Thursday, July 16 at Maverick Air Center.

Sioux Falls Police, Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and local advocates launched Blue Envelope to help drivers with communication differences during traffic stops, letting residents with autism get a free envelope at the Center for Disabilities (1400 W 22nd St) or Law Enforcement Center (320 W Fourth St).

Entrepreneur Peter Gotner is opening Final Drive, a golf store offering new, preloved and vintage gear with plans to add a simulator, regripping, laser engraving and a license to sell beer and wine at The Steel District later this month.

Liz Carrell, a local entrepreneur and Tea resident, became the new director of chamber operations for the Tea Chamber for Development, where she uses her business experience to strengthen local partnerships and support small business growth.

Tea continues to welcome investment from new + established businesses.

Crews setting new bridge girders will cause overnight closures on I-229 and South Cliff Avenue near Spencer Park.

Sioux Falls drivers will face closures on Monday and Tuesday (July 13 to 14) from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and on South Cliff Avenue from 6:00 a.m. Thursday until noon Saturday, weather permitting.

If federal regulators sign off, Sioux Falls post offices will raise mail rates starting Sunday, July 12, with Forever Stamps costing 82 cents (up from 78 cents), domestic postcards 65 cents, and international postcards $1.75 as the Postal Service battles rising costs.

Toby Doeden (R) is running for governor and argues that high living costs and rising property taxes are hurting locals.

He vows to conduct state audits to cut waste and support small businesses.

Drivers in Sioux Falls should plan extra time as lanes on West 57th, East 57th, and East 69th face temporary closures — crews begin gas line work at 8:30 a.m. today, while sidewalk repairs may delay traffic until Friday, July 10, weather permitting.

Tysdal Commercial announced available retail spaces in the booming Dawley Farm Village area.

The offerings include a 2000 sqft retail unit on Foss Ave, a 2148 sqft suite on Highline Place, and a 1.15 acre lot for custom build on Highland Place — contact Ryan Tysdal for more details.

Sioux Falls home prices increased in June, with the average sale at $412,015 (an 8% rise) and the median sale at $335,000; sales dropped to 275 and inventory fell 30% from last year, leaving a 3.3-month supply despite a modest rise in new listings.

Avera’s Linda Erickson Pickleball Complex is busy this summer with 12 courts open daily for both public and member play, and local health experts advise warmup routines to help prevent injuries among players of all ages.

Diamond Days Baseball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $1,000 per team — Compete in a thrilling 15U-18U baseball tournament at the beautiful Sanford Diamonds.

Summer Slam Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $305-$355 — A competitive tournament for boys and girls aged 10 to 17 featuring exciting basketball action.

SD Junior Football Camp

9-11:30 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $150 — Dive into a comprehensive contact football camp focusing on skills and team concepts for young athletes.

Comedy Night with The Unteachables

7-9 p.m. — Lucky's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with a lineup of talented comedians reflecting on education and life experiences.

Falls Brawl Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $305-$355 — Compete in the exciting Falls Brawl Basketball tournament for ages 10u to 17u.

Buckcherry Concert

7-11 p.m. — The District — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy rock music from Buckcherry live in Sioux Falls.

Greatest Show on H2O

7-9 p.m. — Catfish Bay Greatest Show On H2O! — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling water skiing tricks and a fun family-friendly stage show at one of Sioux Falls' top summer attractions.

Golden Girls Experience with Dueling Duo

6-9 p.m. — The Social — Ticketed event — Celebrate National Gorgeous Grandma Day with dueling pianos, an Italian dinner, and a night filled with trivia and costumes.

Nyberg's ACE 9th Annual Hot Classics Night

4-10 p.m. — Nyberg's ACE Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars with over 500 vehicles on display and live music in Sioux Falls' largest car show.

Sioux Empire Fair

Daily from 8 a.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Adults: $10, Children: $5, Free for kids under 5 — Experience a classic fair with rides, food, and fun for the whole family.