605 Magazine

By Denise DePaolo One of the benefits of modern grocery stores is the availability of practically any food almost any time of year we want it. However, eating produce when it's in season - especially regionally - helps ensure flavors are at their peak and...

By Austin Kaus If you sat and had a glass of whiskey with Doug Murano, you might not suspect that his love – after his family and dogs, of course – is horror. Raised in Huron and currently residing in the Black Hills, Murano speaks...

By Denise DePaolo Photos by Alana Snyder “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin Wooden Legs Brewing Company is found on a quiet offshoot of Brookings’ main drag. And although the craft brewery and restaurant has gathered a diverse,...

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...