605 Magazine

It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. The 605 team travels all around South Dakota finding hidden gems and statewide staples. The 605 Best Awards are given to people and businesses who 605 feels deserve some recognition, whether it’s experiencing the...

“Deadwood History, Inc. (DHI) is all about history, preservation, and education,” said Rose Speirs, communications director. The organization is comprised of six properties: the Adams Museum, the Days of ‘76 Museum, the Historic Adams House, The Brothel Deadwood, the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center,...

Sioux Falls’ Byron Banasiak is behind some of the most inspirational images and films of South Dakota. The travel photographer and documentary filmmaker uses his talents as part of the South Dakota Department of Tourism team showing the rest of the world the people...

To beat the summer heat, Teri Jo Olean and her son set out to an outdoor splash pad made just for kids. In the midst of watching her son run around, enjoying the cool water, Olean experienced a light bulb moment. “I thought, ‘How fun would...

Saloon No. 10 is a testament to the vibrant spirit of the Wild West and Deadwood's rich history. The establishment holds a rich history that is intertwined with many Wild West legends, including Wild Bill Hickok and his demise.For more than a century, the saloon...

For Carmen and Isaac Almanza, Deadwood has always been one of their favorite historic towns to visit in the area. The couple has always admired the city's beauty, historic charm, and immense entertainment options. “Growing up in the Black Hills, it’s always been a dream...

It was December of 2020 during the first Christmas of the pandemic. Kristina “Tina” Jackson was in a funk after one of her main forms of comfort and entertainment had gone off the air—Live from Here with Chris Thile on NPR. Formerly known as...

Among the homes on 26th street, and directly between Sioux Falls’ two rival colleges Augustana University and University of Sioux Falls, sits Sunny’s Pizzeria. Owner Jon Oppold opened the shop in December of 2019 after living in the neighborhood for 10 years with his wife...

What was conceived as a joke between two brothers and their best friend became a must-stop in the Black Hills. Brothers Michael and Jimmy Chidiac and friend, Ross Cargo, opened The Prairie Dog with one simple vision: To serve hot dogs in an unparalleled and...

For Riccardo Tarabelsi, the thought of a career in the restaurant industry had never crossed his mind until his wife, Marybeth, was pregnant with their first child. “At the time, my wife was a registered nurse and had to be put on bed rest, so...