605 Magazine

As the leaves turn vibrant hues and the air begins to crisp, the state’s autumnal charm comes alive. South Dakota coffee shops have crafted an array of autumn-inspired beverages to complement this fan-favorite season. From warm and comforting concoctions to refreshing sips with a seasonal...

The 1913 historic Handley building in downtown Sioux Falls has hosted everything from a hardware store to a barber shop. Most recently, it was under the ownership of Terry Gloe as Gloe Chiropractic. 605’s Alana Snyder came to a halt when driving by on 6th...

“I’ve known since high school that I always wanted to come back to the family farm and farm full time,” said Jason Foster, ownerof Foster Hog Farms and vice president of South Dakota Pork Producers Council. After his mom encouraged him to attend Lake Area...

Since 1983, Rehfeld’s Art & Framing has been a downtown staple in Sioux Falls. The focus of Rehfeld’s has always been on providing excellent custom framing services with attention to detail, along with a gallery that showcases local and regional artists. With time, the gallery has...

“My favorite part is creating,” said MaKayla Johnsen, co-owner of Kava Rose Brewhouse. “That’s why we did this.” MaKayla and her husband Carson both grew up in Beresford, going their separate ways after high school. While Carson was serving, bartending, and pursuing acting in Los...

Mickey Staeckeler was raised in a family of cooks, working in the family deli in New York. “I grew up getting baths in the kitchen sink,” Mickey said with a chuckle. “As soon as I was old enough I was mopping floors, filling soda boxes,...

Pendar Properties is redefining urban living in Sioux Falls with its two new flagship properties, The Clark and The Dakota. Hosted in Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls, the mass timber complexes blend modern luxury, convenience, and community—introducing downtown living in a new light. The Clark—a...

“We’re looking to provide a hospitality experience specifically catered to couples, since the Black Hills is very family-oriented,” said Rachel Headley. Rachel and her husband, Jared Capp—better known as Cappie—sought to bring a sophisticated outdoor site to the northern hills. “Spearfish offers a different kind of...

Along historic Deadwood’s Main Street, a husband and wife duo opened Madame Peacock’s Beer & Bling—a brick-and-mortar shop designed with a twist. Madame Peacock’s stemmed from Julie and Tom Koth’s wish for a permanent home in the Black Hills. Together, the couple shares 15 years...

Two local businesses have teamed up in a collaboration that has resulted in a line of bath and beauty products made with locally raised buffalo tallow. Black Hills Candle & Tallow, located in Custer, sources their buffalo tallow exclusively from Wild Idea Buffalo Company. It started...