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Reptile Gardens opened back up on February 28 after a devastating fire rocked not only the popular long-time Rapid City attraction, but the entire state of South Dakota. “The fire was absolutely heartbreaking for our staff,” said president and CEO Joe Maierhauser. “They had invested...

Unsure of what to do after college, Jeni Bergan was at a standstill. “I was working as an office manager and would rush home every evening to watch the then-very-new Food Network, which at the time was focused on teaching people how to cook,” recalled...

Needing a caffeine kick? Looking for a spot for a quick snack and to relax with the fam? Catching up with friends? Wanting a place to “escape?” Visit Watertown gives 605 readers a look at the latest and greatest coffee shops in the area. Drip Coffee...

Watertown’s newest restaurant has been over 20 years in the making. Restaurateur Kyle Lalim says he opened The Local in December 2025 with the goal of introducing distinctive flavors, crafted beverages, and a warm, inviting atmosphere to downtown. Lalim and executive chef Robert Johnson combined their...

Since 2007, Pendar Properties has been dreaming up and developing Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls. The initial property, The Apex, was one of the original developments along the Downtown River Greenway, quickly becoming part of the downtown culture with access to the bike trails...

“We started talking about having a food truck many years ago,” said The Duck & Cat chef and owner Dana Christensen. “And then life intervened—in 2023 my brother passed. Then, my dad’s Alzheimer's disease progressed, and I became his primary caretaker until he passed...

Jordan Lindgren’s love for mixology came by pure accident. “I fell in love with cocktails when I lived in Minneapolis over a decade ago,” he recalled. Starting by managing in retail, he transitioned into bar-backing at a sports bar and working the front lines of a...

There’s something unique about small town restaurants bringing charm, a piece of comfort, and is a representation of its location. “From my own perspective having lived, worked, and traveled to many small towns all across the state, small town bars and restaurants can almost serve...

With a menu that’s “stacked, packed, and absolutely cracked,” Egg on a Roll is there to mix up customers’ mornings with grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches. The bodega-style eatery originated in the Twin Cities, launching out of a Minneapolis convenience store in the North Loop in the...

BEN’S BREWING CO. YANKTON Ben’s Brewing Co. dates back to 2005 when owner and head brewer Ben Hanten started South Dakota’s first smoke-free bar and one of the first craft beer bars in the state. The Yankton staple grew into an official brewery in 2017, growing its...