605 Magazine

By Denise DePaolo Photos by Dan Thorson “If you’ve ever seen the picture of Earth at night and what’s lit up and what isn’t, we’re where the light doesn’t show up. We’re going where there isn’t a grid.” Brian Gramm holds up his hands to indicate remote...

Meet Tori! This friendly two-year-old kitty has been at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society since February and is more than ready to meet her forever family. Tori came to the shelter as a stray, so not much is known about her earlier life. She...

Prairie Berry Winery has distinguished itself as one of South Dakota’s premiere brands. Signature wines like Red Ass Rhubarb are found on store shelves statewide, while the picturesque flagship destination in Hill City is popular with tourists. Now, Prairie Berry is expanding its Black...

By Denise DePaolo, Managing Editor It’s the Sioux Falls music festival that transcends generations and musical tastes. JazzFest kicks off Thursday, July 17 at Yankton Trail Park. For the twenty-third summer, Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues is bringing big names to South Dakota’s largest city...

Coconut oil is everywhere these days – in our food and in our health and beauty products. Some like coconut oil for its high smoke point, some like its flavor, while others are touting it as a superfood cure-all. Although it’s been part of island...

Project Instructions: Custom Paper Plates and Napkin Rings

By Austin Kaus Casey Crawford and Alicia Bower are many things. They’re a creative couple. They share a house that’s covered in music posters. They’re polite Midwestern people that offer you homemade hummus when you go to their house.  They’re thinking about getting a dog. ...

This five-year old black and tan Coonhound spent years chained outside. Despite his beginning, he’s a very sweet, goofy, affectionate boy. Porter is all hound, and likes to sniff and explore his surroundings. He loves other dogs and kids. He is neutered and almost...

By Denise DePaolo, Managing Editor If you want to get healthier, go take a hike. For real. As far as physical health goes, uphill hiking burns a similar amount of calories to jogging. Other benefits of hiking and walking can include improved heart health, reduced chance...

By Alana Snyder | Images by Bonny Fleming of Asio Studio One late spring evening, 605 was checking out the Vertex Sky Bar at the top of the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City with newfound friend Ben Klinkel, owner of Tally’s Silver Spoon...