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605 Tries // Downtown Aberdeen Getaway
“We have famously long winters here in South Dakota, but our innovative downtown community has created welcoming spaces where you can find plenty of things to do...
The 605 Best
It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. The 605 team travels all around South Dakota, finding hidden gems and statewide staples.
The 605 Best Awards...
From Maker To Market // Knotty Gnome
Stacy Wengler and her husband, Kyle, have been organizing the 605 Made Markets for 10 years, giving local makers an outlet to sell their items.
One day while...
On The Menu // Perch
As a child, Sioux Falls entrepreneur Alex Halbach “spent countless hours” creating and re-creating structures out of LEGOs and popsicle sticks.
His building obsession continued all seven years...
Theater In The Wild // Black Hills Playhouse
Since 1946, Black Hills Playhouse has been producing quality theater surrounded by some of South Dakota’s most beautiful views.
“The playhouse began as a dream of Dr. Warren...
605 Stops By // Vermillion Standstill Parade of Lights
Since 2015, Vermillion has been celebrating Christmas with a special tradition.
The city’s Standstill Parade of Lights takes on its ninth year this winter, inverting the traditional parade...
605 Profile // Annie & Chris Mello
“Chris and I have a mission to make Sioux Falls the healthiest city per capita,” said Annie Mello, owner and operations of SISU Fit.
The fitness duo recently...
Shop Small // Visit Watertown
There is something to be said about holiday shopping—it truly is an experience. The team at Visit Watertown gives 605 a few highlights on how locals and...
605 Spotlight // Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
This year, the North American Hockey League celebrates its 50th anniversary by welcoming its newest team to the ice: the Watertown Shamrocks.
The Shamrocks are an expansion team...
On The Menu // North End Bakery & Deli
“I’ve been in the culinary industry for 17 years,” said Conner McMahan, owner of North End Bakery and Deli.
Having worked in several kitchens and bakeries with...
605 Tries // Downtown Pierre Shopping
“Pierre is a very wholesome, giving community,” said Miranda Panzer, tourism director for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce.
As folks begin shopping for holiday gifts, Panzer encourages...
Meet the Creative // Maclaine Noah
“I believe one intentional and informed purchase outweighs ten spontaneous purchases that you end up donating the following year,” said Maclaine Noah, founder and owner of Color...