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New Owners, New Name // @ The Bar

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Christin and Josh Blom had their first date at Ben’s Brewing Co.—a downtown Yankton staple.  “ always had a special place in our hearts, and we've enjoyed the...

605 Profile // Marcela Salas

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“Bibi” was BibiSol’s owner and chef Marcela Salas’ nickname growing up. “In Persian, the word means 'matriarch, grandmother, or female leader' within a community,” revealed Salas. “We found...

605 Tries // Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar

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“The Hotel Alex Johnson has been a staple to the Rapid City area, and we are working hard to merge two local businesses,” said Alexis Sullivan, co-owner...

605 Stops By // Dahlia Kitchen + Bar

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The dahlia—the national flower of Mexico—was the inspiration behind Dahlia Kitchen + Bar in Sioux Falls, located in The Steel District downtown along the Big Sioux River.  Owner...

A Crowd Favorite // Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co.

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With a million burgers under his belt, Claude Smith was ready to hang up the towel and try something new.  The popular Custer restaurant, Black Hills Burger &...

A Poetic Legacy // Badger Beer: Sun & Saddle

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“Brooks, a pure heart, saw humans differently than most,” said Brooks’s mother, KrisAnne Christenson. “His values weren’t about wealth or prestige. They were about acceptance, inclusion, and...

A Riverside Retreat // Ironwood Steakhouse

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Experience elevated Midwest-inspired cuisine at The Steel District’s Ironwood Steakhouse.  “Ironwood is our classic premier supper club concept,” said owner and chef Josh Thoma.  The concept for Ironwood began...

Cocktail Roundup // Statewide Sips

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As we get ready for spring to set in, the 605 Magazine team highlights some of the best cocktails in the 605—from buttery, bourbon-based drinks, to fruity,...

Battle of the Burgers // Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle

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The Sioux Falls 12th annual Burger Battle showdown concluded early February after the winner was announced and a new award was debuted. The Burger Battle started 12 years...

605 Profile // Lori Dykstra

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“My passion to help people is what led me to non-profit leadership,” said Lori Dykstra, CEO of Feeding South Dakota.  After graduating from the University of South Dakota,...

Close to Home // Northern State University Nursing

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“I’m proud the university and college never gave up on their dream to have nursing at Northern,” said Dr. Alyssa Kiesow, dean of the College of Arts...

605 Stops By // Travis Electric

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With the help of a neighbor contractor, Travis Electric was started out of Travis and Wendy Kuehl’s garage in Hartford in May 2005.  “As a young family man,...