605 Magazine

The 605 team was chatting via tmz office style (just kidding… not really) about what restaurants were new in the state. “What about the Mexican place that took over Starz?” We all stared at Taylor Hanson, 605’s account manager. “What?! Something moved in and it’s open?”...

I drunk called my boss and am mortified. Do I acknowledge it, or just let it go? JR: Depending on how bad it was, maybe grab a prop or gift of some sort to make a joke out of it. It could be great… or...

After years of cultivating his passion for wine, Riccardo Tarabelsi is eager to share his knowledge and palate with Sioux Falls diners. The Italian native opened R Wine Bar in the historic Frank Building at 322 E. 8th Street in downtown Sioux Falls in October...

When Jenna and Richard Watkins built their 2,400 square foot ranch in Rockerville, the style they had in mind was modern farmhouse. “I think it became less modern and turned completely farmhouse,” laughed Jenna. The couple, who both work for the South Dakota Army National Guard,...

WOODGRAIN BREWING CO. 101 S. Phillips Ave. #100, Sioux Falls // woodgrainbrew.com Beer: Cranberry Gose       Style: German-style Gose       ABV: 4.2%       IBU: 5 Cranberry Gose is brewed once per year to celebrate Thanksgiving. Tartness from the base beer, cranberries, and high carbonation...

If the name Firehouse Brewing sounds like that of an old friend, it’s probably because the downtown brewery has been an icon of Rapid City’s Main Street for over 25 years. In fact, it was South Dakota’s very first brewery, dating back to 1991. At the...

Sion Lidster, founder of The Blot Collective, and Jason Kurtz, founder of South Dakota Writes, recently took on the venture of opening a brick and mortar for the literary community—the Full Circle Book Co-op. The duo raised over $12,500 via Kickstarter to cover expenses...

When we think of concepts like poverty, starvation, and food insecurity, it can be easy to conjure images of gaunt-faced children in far-off places. We compartmentalize these words and images, because the idea that anyone could starve in 2018 is horrific and shameful—especially in...

Sometimes ideas come from experience, a dream, or even necessity. For Jean Magnuson, mom turned preschool teacher, it was all three. During her time at Mayo Clinic, Magnuson was undergoing physical therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and had the realization that normal play dough was...

With so many events taking place in South Dakota, we understand how it can be overwhelming to remember them all. We've decided to highlight our favorite things happening week by week, focusing on unique, fun, and creative events across the state.November 29-30. Main Street,...