Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Downtown Sioux Falls will host Wags & Wine on Friday, Aug.

7, as local businesses offer art and wine tastings with dog-themed attractions on Phillips Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a street dance at Cherapa Place until 10:00 p.m.

Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network is now accepting nominations for the annual Four Under 40 award, which recognizes young professionals making a community impact.

Nominees are due by Aug. 28 + winners will be honored at either the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting or the Crossroads Summit.

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is today as every Blizzard Treat sale donates at least $1 to Sanford Children’s Hospital.

Local families can enjoy a summer treat and help provide life-saving care for children.

Residents can join National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug.

4 starting at 4 p.m. hosted by 13 neighborhood associations and 15 neighborhood watch groups. Police and Fire Rescue will attend community gatherings where neighbors can enjoy safety demos, food trucks and games.

Titans Tavern in Tea will close this Saturday after two years in business (215 S.

Main Ave) as owners cited lower sales from rising competition and a summer slowdown, while the building owner plans to sell or lease the property with most equipment remaining.

Business leader and legislator Casey Crabtree started his role on July 6 as vice president of business development at Sioux Falls-based Ernst Capital Group (a firm linking investors with regional real estate opportunities).

He will work with project partners to expand the firm's capital and property portfolio.

Joe and Kelly Piacentino have relocated their family woodworking business from a two-car garage to a 1,440 sqft space in the Lock-It-Up complex on Ellis Road + they now fill orders for custom dining tables designed as heirlooms.

The Department of Energy issued an emergency energy order on Sunday, Aug.

2 that directs the Southwest Power Pool to tap backup generation amid a heat wave — the order covers South Dakota and 16 other states and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3.

Neighbors in the Midwest are turning their backyards into mini vacation spots by setting up fire pits, grills, and lawn games to make the most of the short warm season.

Local families enjoy backyard getaways without long trips.

A 375-acre property in Union County is for sale with potential as farmland, private retreat, or hunting site, featuring a 35-acre lake and 3 million tons of gravel, and is located at 47162 310th St. (just south of Union Grove State Park).

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.