Good morning, Sioux Falls.

T. Denny Sanford, South Dakota’s only billionaire, died July 18 at age 90 after donating over $4 billion to local causes including the Sanford Children’s Castle of Care and Sanford Health, renamed after his $400 million gift.

His legacy continues to shape healthcare and education in the community.

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation hosted a nonprofit board development training event on July 20 that gathered more than 300 professionals to learn board strategies.

Speaker Mary Kay Delvo (from Inspiring Sight) explained how strong boards can better serve local nonprofits.

Retail chain Dollar Tree will close 75 underperforming stores nationwide by the end of 2026 while adding 400 new locations.

The company said its ten Sioux Falls stores will remain open (no local closures reported).

Casey's General Stores Inc. opened its new Goodstop convenience store at the former Taylor's Pantry on 41st Street & Minnesota Avenue over the weekend.

It offers self-serve fuel, snacks, drinks and liquor sales daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Property owner Scott Schoenen upgraded the parking lot at Eastside Plaza at 2801 E.

10th St. and hired Black-Top Paving to perform regular maintenance + repairs to prevent costly future work after flood damage from heavy rains.

On Saturday, July 18, Great Bear Ski Valley hosted the first Crazy Bear Ultra race with 20K, 30K, and 50K distances where athletes climbed 12,000 feet in the July heat & spectators cheered them on.

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.

Katie Fee Live at the Sioux Empire Fair

2-6 p.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Free entry — Celebrate the sounds of Katie Fee's musical journey influenced by '90s country legends.

James Dean Acoustic

11 a.m.–6 p.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical journey of Katie Fee influenced by iconic '90s country artists.

Frozen Jr.

Various times — Orpheum Theater Center — Cost varies — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure with Princesses Anna and Elsa.