605 Magazine

It's a hard job, but someone has to do it. The 605 team traveled 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 chilling in an...

Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check events’ websites/postings before attending. 1.) Last Minute Holiday Market December 9-10 | Swiftel Center | Brookings | Times Vary Shop over 75 vendors and crafters at the annual Last Minute Holiday Market at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. Shop...

Experience magic this holiday season with the 1880 Train’s Holiday Express. This Christmas-themed journey transports passengers from Hill City to the "North Pole." Guests board the 1956 Diesel Locomotive in festive attire (including pajamas) and are greeted by staff dressed as elves. The one-hour round trip...

Check out the Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls to go “above, below, and beyond.” For years, the conservatory has introduced guests to learn and experience aquarium and butterfly habitats. “Our mission is to inspire conservation of the vital building blocks of sea, sky,...

For nearly 80 years, Custer State Park has been home to a wide range of shows at The Black Hills Playhouse. The theater has really grown—and in more aspects than one. While many may habitually come to the theater house annually to celebrate anniversaries or...

Stacie Suedkamp, owner of Fig Tales in Flandreau, has always been the baker of her family. But after a failed experience with cake pops, she decided to turn her direction to baking sugar cookies. Her array of sugar cookies caught the attention of her coworkers,...

At WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort in Rapid City, you can celebrate summer all year long with over 30,000 square feet of swimming pools and waterslides. The facility is open 365 days a year and is always a balmy 84 degrees. “In essence, it's a large—for...

Ten years ago, Shaley Bolks successfully lost 160 pounds. Ever since then, she’s been on a mission to help others to eat and live well, physically and spiritually. In 2018, Bolks opened Daily Clean Food & Drink, a restaurant that focuses on organic, clean, and...

“Shop Dog Boutique is all about providing only the best in the best industry,” said owner Ellyn Montag. Built from the ground up, Montag says that her shop offers guidance on nutrition, play, and exercise to ensure each dog lives a happy and healthy life. As...

At the age of 23, Ben Hanten knew he wanted to own his own business. With an old building suddenly available in downtown Yankton, he began dreaming of what could be placed there. “I dreamt up a bar that was like nothing else in the...