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As a former 605 Magazine intern, and with advertising agency experience under her belt, 605 is excited to welcome back graphic designer Yany Avelar as a multimedia designer. Get a look at what this crafty California native is all about, and see what she’s...

Kiah crowley has been in the business of bees practically since birth. The daughter of beekeepers, the Spearfish native grew up working the hives with her parents and became interested in bees at a young age. Now Crowley and her husband Carl own and operate...

When Oksana and Vitaly Silchuk moved into their 2,207-square-foot ranch-style home in Sioux Falls, it was 2008 and they were newlyweds. “ was getting foreclosed on, so we snatched it and just saw potential in it,” said Oksana. “That’s how my passion started. It took...

It wasn’t very long ago that my days consisted of strong coffee and last-minute lunch dates. I had just married my best friend, and the changing leaves were welcoming a sense of serene bliss that I had never experienced before. We were bright-eyed and...

As a self-dubbed city girl from Idaho, Kristen Hicks didn’t expect her career to one day revolve around farm-raised beef. But that changed after she met her husband, Nate, and the couple moved back to Yankton to live on his family's farm. Kristen’s first visit to...

Looking to give your taste buds a new kind of heat? Beau Vondra and his family turn up the flavor with Dagger & Arrow hot sauces. The owner explained how the operation redefines spicy in the midwest. Dagger & Arrow came to life unexpectedly. Vondra...

The giving season is upon us! Check out these local businesses, and "shop small" for the holidays.Great Outdoor Store | Hydro Flask Growler | $44.95 & Up605 Running Co. | New Balance 860 Version 9 | $124.95Harold's Photo Experts | Hard Cover Specialty Photo...

Gaylen’s Homegrown Popcorn entered the popping business over 20 years ago, taking the South Dakota popcorn market by storm. Originally from Chester, owner Gaylen Backus and his wife, Shirley, took their farming experience to the next level in hopes of creating one of South...

Brita Craven turned a sweet project with daughter Avery into a thriving business. Avery was homeschooled in high school and had dreams of becoming a business owner. After starting college, lots of late nights brainstorming, and a shared passion for “beauty, enthusiastic creativity, and...

The state’s vast, diverse outdoor spaces are worth toasting. This is a message that South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks hopes we carry with us always, but especially during 2018 and 2019, when we commemorate “100 Years of Outdoor Tradition” in our state. In...