Monthly Archives: July 2015
“When you see Sinn Bodhi, … you’re seeing everything that’s spilling outta my mind.” Talking professional wrestling with The Warlord of Weird
By Austin Kaus
“Can I call you back? I’m loading this big snake in my vehicle right now?”
That was the false start to a chat with a true professional wrestler/exciting person. Sinn Bodhi fell in love with pro wrestling as a child, grew up, rose through the ranks, had a brief and ill-fated stint with World Wrestling Entertainment, and ended...
Sweet Sommelier Summer Vacation: No Whining in Wine Travel
By Kara Sweet
Summer is here! For most of us, that means travel plans. For me, it means wine travel plans. Whether you are visiting northern California wine country—like me—or any other wonderful wine destination, here are some tips to make your travel filled with lots of wine but very little whining. Happy travels!
Act Old Fashioned
I love to start any...
The Real Deal: Dan Haggerty
By Kinsey Gustafson
Haggerty’s Musicworks has been a fixture in the Rapid City community for decades, selling reeds for clarinets and bass guitars for bands. The business was started in 1963 as a department store by Dan Haggerty’s father, which sold instruments in the back. In 1979, Haggerty’s became an official music instrument retailer and Dan took over the retail...
Delish Delights Extra: Al’s Oasis Margarita
For more than 90 years, Al’s Oasis has been a popular spot for travelers to stop. Located near the Missouri River in Oacoma, roughly halfway between Sioux Falls and Rapid City, it’s a place to grab a meal, stock the cooler, souvenir shop, and take a selfie before getting back on the road.
In the July issue of 605 Magazine,...
RedRossa Italian Grille (Pierre)
By Denise DePaolo
Walking up to the RedRossa in Pierre, I already found it difficult to reconcile the differences between this location and the one in Sioux Falls. Those familiar with the Sioux Falls restaurant know that it sits at the end of a strip mall and one orders at the counter. Aside from the name, there was no apparent...
At Home with Caroline and Charles Ingalls
Surrounded by fresh construction, less than a mile from Silver Lake, stands the De Smet home of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. The couple, originally from Wisconsin, planned to be in the area only temporarily, but have now decided to make the growing town, just sixty miles from Brookings, their home.
As they welcome us inside, Caroline says that Charles has...
Native American Scenic Byway (#605RoadTrip)
By Denise DePaolo
Photos by Liz Long
It’s amazing what happens when one lifts their foot off the gas, slowing down from 80 to 55 miles per hour. Edges of the scenery become crisp, the lines on the road sharpen, and windows can be rolled down, allowing the smells of air and earth in. This is the pace of those who...
The Scoop: Mobile Boutiques
Clothing stores are coming to you this summer in Rapid City.
Taking a cue from the meteoric rise of food truck culture, local business owners are converting RV’s into mobile boutiques and parking at festivals and other summer events.
Krista Price owns Boho Betty, a store in the Fairmont Creamery Building selling new, vintage, and altered clothing, in addition to...
