605 Magazine

Raeco Builders is the first company in South Dakota—and one of 26 nationwide—to earn the AC478 accreditation certification, a credential demonstrating commitment to safety, excellence in quality control, and metal building assembly. “This accreditation reflects our commitment to doing things right and doing them well,”...

There’s a hub of collaborative, holistic wellness in Sioux Falls, creating space for women to heal, says Selah Space founder and owner Jada Dobesh. Whether a woman is dealing with postpartum recovery, life transitions, health crises, or emotional or physical stress, specific treatments are available...

Liv Med Spa was created by family nurse practitioner (NP) Kasandra Wheeler as a means to not only help people look their best, but feel their best. What was a part time venture while she worked as an NP has exponentially grown into the full...

In almost every kitchen Chef Omar Thornton has been in, there’s been drug use, heavy alcohol use, and addiction. But there’s also been joy. Chef Thornton has been sober for over nine years. Before sobriety, Thornton’s state of mind was riddled with trouble and...

“The Buffalo Chip was, and still is, the oasis for bikers, and that's also where our mantra, ‘welcome home, bikers,’ comes from,” said Sturgis Buffalo Chip president Daymon Woodruff. “There's an emotional connection to you belonging here, and we celebrate you here.” The “Chip”...

The power of music is something to behold at Aberdeen’s Pauer of Music Festival. Three days of music, food, activities, community, and engagement will take place from July 25-27. The festival is put on by Pauer Sound, a provider of professional sound, visual, and lighting...

Family-owned, Broken Bone Treats started from a place of love for dogs, owner Nick Bell says. With a mission to make wholesome, all-natural, human-grade treats owners feel good about giving to their pups, Bell says Broken Bone prioritizes quality ingredients free of preservatives. “We don't put...

Downtown Sioux Falls is ever-expanding, and as Jacobson Plaza comes to life, more year-round recreation is home to the area, says City of Sioux Falls recreation coordinator Eric Saathoff. The plaza encompasses the largest universal playground in South Dakota, structured to welcome kids of all...

“Fitpacking adds a sense of security and comfort for people,”said owner Beau Devlin. “A lot of people go on trails not knowing what they're doing, and having that extra support, the knowledge that guides bring to the trail really helps.” Fitpacking Backpacking Adventure Vacations specializes...

“I didn't like sunflowers,” said Sunflower Festival founder and Hydeout Bed and Breakfast owner Beth Simonson. “Then I moved to central South Dakota and fell in love with them.” Simonson’s husband grows sunflowers, and after falling for them, she wanted to share the beauty not...