605 Magazine

“Pierre is a very wholesome, giving community,” said Miranda Panzer, tourism director for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. As folks begin shopping for holiday gifts, Panzer encourages trying out some of the shops downtown for a personal and rewarding experience. “Visitors are always looking for...

“I believe one intentional and informed purchase outweighs ten spontaneous purchases that you end up donating the following year,” said Maclaine Noah, founder and owner of Color the Hills.  The personal color analyst started her business in Spearfish in January 2024 with a heart for...

This year, the Washington Pavilion—home of the arts, entertainment, and science in Sioux Falls—has recently expanded its offerings with the opening of Alcove, an off-site retail space. Alcove showcases a large range of local and regional artisan work, as well as traditional museum products, distinctive...

The Cherapa Place community continues to expand in downtown Sioux Falls, this time with a high profile store with origins in Minneapolis.  Combine launched in 2018 in Uptown by visionary and owner Mike Pickart, who has 30 years of experience in the fashion business. Pickart’s...

In the crush of holiday shopping season, gifts come a dime a dozen. For the more intentional and culturally-minded shopper, finding new and local places to browse can be a difficult task.  This year, explore some of the more niche businesses in Rapid City that...

“South Dakota is like a really big small town,” said Janelle Schock, owner and designer at SoDak Clothing. “There are so many great people working really hard to make a difference, and we want to come alongside them and help them with that.”  Janelle and...

Throughout October, Rapid City’s Old MacDonald’s Farm transforms into an autumn wonderland during Fall Festival Days.  This annual event—which takes place every Saturday throughout the month—offers a blend of farm-themed opportunities, food, and entertainment.  Fall Festival Days is a feast for the senses, as visitors can...

“If you were looking to live in a rural community, but still have access to larger communities, Murdo is ideal,” shared Murdo Area Economic Development director Ashley Geigle. Located along Interstate 90, Murdo is less than two hours from Rapid City, two and a half...

In downtown Sioux Falls, two businesses have given new life to a century-old building at 1010 East 8th Street. In 2024, Daylily Coffee and In Flower opened their respective storefronts in suites 100 and 102. Husband and wife duo Andrew Fritz and Ariana Vandersnick founded Daylily...

Located within the historic First National Bank and Trust building in the heart of downtown Vermillion, Cee Cee’s 605 Scratch Kitchen & Bar is the place to be whatever you want to be. Originally opening as Cee Cee’s Cocktail Lounge, owners Josh Scherrer and Amberly...