605 Magazine

By Denise DePaolo They are the new generation of changemakers. When we asked readers to tell us about the young professionals making a difference in their communities and workplaces, like years before, we were impressed with the group they brought to our attention. These are...

by Leah Vanden Bosch Is this the year that you finally write that novel or memoir? Everyone has a story, and Stacey Buehner and Kendra Gottsleben have put theirs in print. Both local women have survived challenges, but their stories have changed their lives for...

By Bobby Benedict Much like my waistline around the holidays, the Sioux Falls music scene is expanding immensely. The past couple months have just been announcement after announcement of great things happening for the scene. 2016 will bring three very distinct record labels, a new recording and...

By Kara Sweet Mother Teresa once said, “It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Most of us are not giving at the Mother Teresa level at Christmastime; however, it is truly a pleasure to give to others. A definite delight is...

By Austin Kaus In the world of skate punk, Joey Cape might be considered royalty. His band Lagwagon has released eight full-length albums since their inception in 1990. He’s also part of the all-star punk rock cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Bad Astronaut, Scorpios, Liverbirds, and Joey Cape’s...

Chef Kristina Kuehn has made her mark on the Sioux Falls dining scene with her made-from-scratch gourmet bistro-style menus. At K Restaurant, she is bringing her style of contemporary Americana to the business lunch and weekend dinner crowds with weekly, seasonal specials. In the...

Holiday baking doesn't have to be time consuming! With this one cookie dough, you can make three types of cookies - classic sugar, jammy dodgers, and chocolate sugar. Ingredients for Basic Dough - 1 1/2 cups of softened butter - 2 cups of white sugar - 4 eggs -...

Addie Graham-Kramer is an expert at making hosting a low-stress experience. Through her work over the past two years as president of The Event Company, and her previous decade in corporate event planning, she's used to creating fabulous fetes that appear effortless. However, you...

Taking a drive to check out holiday decorations is one of the simplest activities that can build the fondest memories. Turn on the “Christmas music all the time” radio station (or create your own custom soundtrack), pack a container with cookies and other favorite...

By Denise DePaolo It’s 8 p.m. on a brisk December evening. Snowflakes are drifting slowly from a violet sky and inside, a holiday party is getting into full swing. Glasses are full, festive music is lilting from the speakers, tiny plates of shrimp and crostini...