605 Magazine

With over 2,800 acres of some of the best fishing and boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming, Lake Madison has plenty to do just in the lake itself. 605 took an afternoon exploring some of the options outside of the water. MADISON EST. 1873 FOR COFFEE OR LUNCH SUNDOG...

Cale Feller has lived in The Crane Centre in downtown Sioux Falls for five years, and moved into his current two bedroom three years ago for more space and a better view of 8th & Railroad. “I’ve always loved the downtown vibe and aesthetic, and...

When Bill Barber began construction on a historic school building just outside of downtown Rapid City, he knew the project was more than just a unique remodel. It was an opportunity to breathe new life into a community. Originally constructed in 1908, The Garfield building operated...

There’s a new Mexican restaurant opening in Spearfish,” someone mentioned last spring. For some reason I didn’t jump for joy at the tip. Why? I feared it was going to be "just another Mexican restaurant” that may or may not have good salsa (big problems,...

REMEDY BREWING COMPANY 401 E. 8th St. #120, Sioux Falls // remedybrewco.com Beer: Brambalam     Style: Blackberry Cream Ale     ABV: 5.5%     IBU: 18 Loads of fresh blackberry balance out this medium bodied fruited session ale. Pours dark purple and finishes slightly sweet. WOODGRAIN...

Climbing Devils Tower. Scaling the cliffs of Spearfish Canyon. Bouldering in the Black Hills. Each adventurous pursuits in their own right, but what if all three could be enjoyed together? In a single location? Without having to deal with the elements? At the High Mountain...

Following the success of nine 605 Summer Classic Beer & Music Festivals held annually in Sioux Falls, 605 is gearing up to host its inaugural 605 Black Hills Classic Beer & Music Festival in Lead. The first festival of its kind in the Black Hills...

A new kind of graphic design business is in town. Young Ae Kim and Joe Schaeffer welcomed 605 into their studio to explain Made by Thaw’s process. Their strategy gets beneath surface levels to solve problems for clients. The duo set to work after opening...

One of my good friends has become very self-absorbed after losing weight. I'm happy for her, but now she's pushing me out for other people. What should I do? JR: My roommates told me I was too big too be around, too. They should be...

I was sitting out on a restaurant patio today and I felt it: The undeniable hint of fall riding on an almost-crisp breeze. I looked up at the sky and shuddered with a tinge of sorrow. Summer is heaving its last breath for the...