605 Magazine

By Denise DePaolo Photos by Michael Liedtke  Rare is the person who hasn’t been spooked by a shadow, felt an unexplained sense of dread, or avoided the dark side of the street. Yet each October 31, we light jack o’lanterns and hand out treats to ghoulish...

By Denise DePaolo Photos by Kerry McDonald Located on a shady, tidy street in central Sioux Falls’ VA neighborhood is the ranch-style home owned by Alana Amdahl. Although she’s lived there only ten months, her eye was on the house long before. “I...

By Denise DePaolo Carving jack o'lanterns can be a labor intensive process, and by the time we're done, the prospect of separating the seeds from the guts may seem like just too much (click here for easy pumpkin carving tips). But it's worth it! Pumpkin seeds make...

By Aaron Vidal Photo of Les by Kerry McDonald; Inspiration Hills Photos by Les McLarty A long-time recreational disc golf player, Les McLarty – a local father and a line-service technician by day – has slowly grown frustrated with the lack of courses available in Sioux...

By Denise DePaolo Like wine and beer before them, craft spirits are emerging as the next big thing in American drinking. Distillers are focusing their efforts on quality over quantity and consumers are taking notice, demanding excellence for their money. Jefferson’s is a small-batch bourbon producer,...

by Austin Kaus He was born John Myers, but anyone familiar with the his work in The Stallones, Il Lust, Derek Post, Roman Ships, Pasque, Burlap Wolf King and The Amidon Affair probably know him better as “Slap.” In anticipation of The Amidon Affair’s newest...

Meet Becca! This 12-week-old husky is a love bug! She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and housetrained. Becca likes other dogs, loves children and walks nicely on a leash. If you think she’d be a good addition to your home, get in touch with the Oglala...

By Alana Snyder “There’s always new music to discover," said Ryan Kickland, owner of Black Hills Vinyl in downtown Rapid City. You may recognize his name as he is a staple in the local music scene as a songwriter and performer that delves into folk, psychedelic,...

As a second-generation magician, Zac Tenneboe has lived his whole life in a “world of astonishment.” After leaving behind his day job as a video editor, Tenneboe – who sometimes goes by the stage name z*stonish – has been showcasing his unique blend of...

By Denise DePaolo ”I just love being downtown,” says Zach DeBoer of his Main Avenue loft. “As a business owner and working downtown, it makes sense to live here. I walk everywhere or ride my bike. You’re never far away from anything.” DeBoer and girlfriend Molly...