605 Magazine

The Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is expanding once again, adding space to serve today’s travelers and tomorrow’s, says communications and air service development manager of RAP Megan Johnson. “The Black Hills are busier than ever, and we’re making sure the airport keeps pace,” she...

Plaza fiesta translates to “party plaza,” which is why owner of La Plaza Fiesta Antonio Hernandez added it to his business name “because every meal here is meant to feel like a celebration." The Sioux Falls Mexican eatery is located on 85th Street, and...

Mark Fuoss has been involved with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council (South Dakota Pork) for 15 years and now serves as the vice president. With a lifetime of experience in farming and a degree in agronomy, Fuoss cares for pigs and piglets at every...

At the heart of Okobojo Creek Designs is a love of the outdoors, creating one-of-a-kind jewelry inspired by the prairie, water, and the rugged beauty of South Dakota, says owner and creator Emily Kiel. “Each piece carries the spirit of outdoor tradition, hard work,...

Things are looking a bit more spooky at Old MacDonald’s Farm in Rapid City. The 12th Annual Fall Festival will take place every Saturday this month with activities like wagon, train, and pony rides, a corn bin, playground, bouncy houses, Pick a Pumpkin, and more. “The...

Raghav Sriram Yogeeswari moved to Sioux Falls all the way from India to attend Augustana University, where he studied environmental studies with a focus on marine ecology. “Naturally, one would ask, ‘How do you study marine ecology in South Dakota?’” said Sriram Yogeeswari. As part of...

Universities all across South Dakota have a multitude of programs and pieces of knowledge to offer students, traditional and nontraditional. Programs like the University of Sioux Falls’ nursing program, Southeast Technical College’s surgical technology program, Augustana University’s Center for Western Studies, and Northern State...

Over 49,000 people die by suicide every year in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The 437 Project is a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention in the state of South Dakota. Established in 2022 by Sioux Falls Mayor Paul...

Fashion, potted plants, soaps, and home décor are only some of the items showcased and sold at Craig Ryans Interiors in Mitchell. Owner and founder Craig Ryans started his business with $100, and by selling plants at local farmers’ markets. “That's how I started building my...

Props was founded on the idea that property management should feel transparent, local, and personal. The Sioux Falls–based company manages multi-family communities across the region, with a portfolio made up of modern townhomes. Props also offers select apartment and flat options, all ranging from one-bedroom...