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605 Events // Brookings Summer Arts Festival

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The Brookings Summer Arts Festival (BSAF) is a testimony to what a good idea and a lot of hard work can do, says Shari Avery. As a board...

605 Spotlight // Prairie Repertory Theatre

“Theater is a collaborative art form where you're always working with other people,” said artistic director of Prairie Repertory Theatre Billy Wilburn. “You're never working alone; you're...

605 Guide // Brookings Road Trip Itinerary

For eight years, 605 has hit the highway (and interstate) to explore South Dakota in all its glory for the team’s annual road trip. In July of 2025,...

Meet the Creative // Chuck Bennis

For Chuck Bennis, a hobby turned into a legitimate business. “Whether it's illustrations or large scale work, it’s about making that connection,” said Bennis, who resides in Brookings. The...

605 Profile // Lori Frederick

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“This first year is about listening, learning, and setting a solid foundation, while also identifying early opportunities where we can demonstrate impact and build confidence in this...

605 Stops By // First Bank & Trust Arena and Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

At South Dakota State University (SDSU), there is a culture of giving, says senior associate athletic director for development Ryan Christy. One alumnus who started this movement was...

605 Tries // Sanderson Gardens

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It’s not every day you meet the “Rhubarb King.” Sanderson Gardens’ owner Jan Sanderson (in his infamous overalls) invited 605 onto his 40 acres of farmland in Aurora...

On The Menu // Dining in Brookings

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From a James Beard Foundation Award Winner to “cow to cone” ice cream, Brookings has something to satiate any appetite. 605 ate and drank our way through...

The Language of Art // USD Master of Arts Graduate Exhibits

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Through artistry, preparation, years of study, and tireless work, three University of South Dakota (USD) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students debut their graduate thesis exhibition shows...

605 Profile // Susan Anderson

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Susan Anderson says her story is not much different from other members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). Four years ago she joined as...

Hospitality Meets Healthcare // Highpoint Hotel

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Perched at one of Sioux Falls’ highest elevations is a new boutique hotel “where elevated hospitality meets compassionate care.” Highpoint Hotel opened this past January integrated into the...

Home Concierge // Nielson Construction

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“At the end of the day, we’re not just building houses—we’re building the places where people’s lives unfold,” said Nielson Construction director of residential construction Josh Nielson. For...