605 Magazine

Sloane Mack knew when she started attending South Dakota State University for apparel merchandising and vocal performance that her goal was to open a boutique. “I worked for a couple boutiques in college and loved the feel of a small business,” said Mack. After becoming a...

Black Hills Candle Company began with Pamela Price and her husband Patrick wanting beautiful, safe candles that capture the feeling of the Black Hills. The couple couldn't find what they were looking for, so they started doing it themselves. “We began hand-pouring candles in our...

Readers from all over the world have fond recollections from the Little House on the Prairie book series, which vividly portrays the challenges and adventures of the frontier. Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the semi-autobiographical collection of nine books chronicles her early years to her...

“These ladies currently fighting or conquering breast cancer are the strongest people I’ve ever met,” said co-program coordinator of Casting for Recovery (CfR)-South Dakota Paige Schultz. For 30 years, CfR has been empowering women in treatment or recovery from breast cancer through oncology-informed retreats. In...

Spring has arrived, and Tinners Public House in Sioux Falls is ready to celebrate.  The location on 69th Street has the patio ready, and patrons can watch sports on TVs both inside and out. One of the biggest signs of warm weather is the Tinners...

“Theater is a collaborative art form where you're always working with other people,” said artistic director of Prairie Repertory Theatre Billy Wilburn. “You're never working alone; you're always part of a team.” Started in 1970, the South Dakota State University theater group has a two-part...

The Brookings Summer Arts Festival (BSAF) is a testimony to what a good idea and a lot of hard work can do, says Shari Avery. As a board member and the committee publicity chair of the event, Avery is one of many volunteers who come...

For eight years, 605 has hit the highway (and interstate) to explore South Dakota in all its glory for the team’s annual road trip. In July of 2025, the 605 Sprinter Van (Vincent Van-Go) pulled into Brookings—the state’s fourth largest city with a population of...

For Chuck Bennis, a hobby turned into a legitimate business. “Whether it's illustrations or large scale work, it’s about making that connection,” said Bennis, who resides in Brookings. The popular South Dakota artist specializes in digital illustrations and caricatures, but is widely known for his mural...

“This first year is about listening, learning, and setting a solid foundation, while also identifying early opportunities where we can demonstrate impact and build confidence in this new, collaborative model.” On April 2, the community welcomed CEO of the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance Lori Frederick...