605 Magazine

To say Pam Taylor Jansa loves Christmas would be like saying Eric Clapton dabbles with the guitar. She is a full-fledged fangirl, and her fandom is the holiday season. Pam, who is semi-retired from Taylor Oil Company, and husband Steve, a retired CPA, live...

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such excitement surrounding a new restaurant in Sioux Falls, but somehow this place has done it. MacKenzie River Pizza opened its doors on November 9, and when we stopped in the next day for lunch, the...

By Jordan Smith For Sioux Falls Santa, it’s all about keeping the Christmas spirit alive and spreading joy to others, no matter the time of year. He loves the quote, “When you stop believing in Santa, you get underwear.” How did you get into the...

By Bobby Benedict Submitted Image   Interview with Mason Jennings Not many people are so inspired by music so early that they drop school and move to where their music is, what came out of Minneapolis that drew you there? Mason Jennings: I really love The Replacements and The Jayhawks. I...

By Kara Sweet I don’t personally believe in saving the best of anything only for a special occasion. Life is too short to only live for what some consider extraordinary moments. These moments should be created every day. To do this, wear fun shoes to work. Eat...

By Hannah Koeller An adult twist on this cold weather favorite is perfect for a small gathering of friends or for family visits this holiday season. With a wide variety of options for alcohol and garnishes, countless custom combinations are possible. Start With Basic Hot Cocoa Mix: 3...

By Leah Vanden Bosch Images courtesy of On My Plate  Fran Hill is a food blogger who, ironically, lives in the middle of a food desert. With a population of less than 300 people, there is no grocery store in Colome. Hill's original idea of writing a...

Pomegranate Market’s Bistro has become a go-to for health conscious eaters in a time crunch. With most items made from scratch, often using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, the staff endeavours to make healthy food delicious and accessible. In the November issue, Bistro manager Matthew Regnier shares...

by Jordan Smith Phyllis Arends, NAMI Sioux Falls’ executive director, had an idea for a fundraiser for many years that is finally coming to life on November 7.  Arends and her husband took up ballroom dancing when their youngest son graduated high school, and she...

Many of us use the holidays as an excuse to go off the rails, diet-wise. While traditional foods should be enjoyed this time of year, it’s possible to indulge with less guilt. The trick is to make a plan. Many items on the Thanksgiving table...