Pet of the Month: Beamer
This eight-year-old Labrador/Retriever mix is ready to meet his new best friends. He’s great with kids and knows basic commands. Beamer is neutered, housetrained, and will do best in a family without cats. His adoption fee is $85.
The Humane Society of the Black Hills...
The Real Deal: Kara Dirkson
By Jordan Smith
The Washington Pavilion is beginning a new year with fresh leadership in its Visual Arts Center. Kara Dirkson took the helm of the VAC in late 2014, and now spends her days completing varied tasks, like meeting with donors, examining artwork onsite,...
In Season: Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
By Val Sampson
Once again the Super Bowl is upon us—and who can wait?! And, even though I lost out on both of my fantasy league playoffs this year (ugh!), I can still get onboard with game day eating. Whether you're hosting, attending a party,...
“My canvas is silence” – A chat with Sioux Falls musician Jesse Christen about soundscapes, punk rock memories, and the importance of piano lessons
By Austin Kaus
Jesse Christen knows how to play music. Whether it’s as a member of the 90's punk band The Sneakies or his current gig playing jazz-rock fusion with Brain Masek, Christen is unafraid to tackle a musical challenge. He recently released his second...
At Home with Buck and Caitlin Lindberg
By Denise DePaolo
Caitlin and Buck Lindberg took a leap of faith when they bought their Rapid City home. The 1955 structure had previously sheltered a virtual menagerie, thanks to the animal-loving previous owner, with the scars to prove it. What they saw was mid-century...
Beau Jo’s Pizza
By Denise DePaolo
“Pizza makes me think that anything is possible.” - Henry Rollins
I’ve heard of New York style pizza, Chicago style, even square-cut Detroit style, but it wasn’t until a recent trip to Rapid City that I discovered “Colorado style pizza.” The specialty at...
605’s Young Leaders of 2015
By Denise DePaolo
Images by Jeff Sampson Photography
There are a lot of good hearts in this state. When 605 put out the call in November, asking readers to nominate young leaders to recognize in this issue, we were inundated with e-mails detailing many lives lived...
Cheers to the New Year!
By Kelsey Bewick
Whether you prefer a party or something little more low-key, there are plenty of happenings around South Dakota in 2014’s final hours.
Fun-Filled End to the Year
Where: Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
When: Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
How much: $6
Is...
San Francisco Artist Brings Emotive Found Object Sculptures to Brookings
By Ellie Livingston
Photos submitted by SD Art Museum
Who would think that finding a piece of trash along the beach would launch a career in sculpture work? That is exactly what happened to Jerry Barrish. After studying film at the San Francisco Art Institute and...
“I like anything with a little mystery involved” – An In-Depth Talk About Holidays, Sobriety and the Unknown with Joe Jack Talcum from The Dead Milkmen
(Photo by Marshall Fischer)
By Austin Kaus
The Dead Milkmen are fond of pseudonyms, but their sound has never been anything but authentic (albeit often sarcastic). After forming in the early 80's as a reaction to the serious punks of the day, the Philadelphia foursome toured...
