605 Magazine

There are a couple of things people don’t tell you about parenthood, my favorites being: morning sickness doesn’t only happen in the morning, and the “terrible twos” don’t always wait until 2. Reid and I were never naive about this phase of Sloan’s development, but...

Back in 1999, Corey Ross applied for a job at Last Stop CD Shop. Twenty-one years and a plethora of trends later, Ross still finds himself working at the same place, now a manager for a company he says he’s proud to work for. WORKING HARD...

Joshua Novak co-founded and recently launched apparel company Flyover Country with partner Vaney Hariri. The pair were inspired by the idea that South Dakota and the Midwest is considered “flyover country,” and they say they want to use that notion to celebrate places that...

Nestled four miles into Spearfish Canyon right at the base of a steep cliff wall, a couple sits on the porch swing of a log cabin, listening to the trickling of a creek. Owners Pat and David Simpson have lived in many states, but today...

"Expanding your tastebuds and refining your palate” is the primary goal of Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer, a new restaurant and grocery store bringing a fresh take to Deadwood’s food and drink scene. Jacobs Brewhouse is a destination for anyone looking for classic food and drink...

I met owner Lawrence West of the food truck Watecha Bowl during a Downtown Sioux Falls First Friday live stream when I was a guest co-host for 605 Day on June 5 (if you have four hours to watch magic unfold, it’s on the...

AUGUST FEATURED BREWERBEN'S BREWING CO. Thirsty? With Ben's Brewing Co. in Yankton, draft and craft beer lovers alike always have some place to go. The brewery, taproom, and full bar are open every day. As Heckel says, they stray from the norm of following different...

After spending her childhood visiting countless parks, Taniya Bethke now works with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks as a division staff specialist-education and R3 coordinator. From kayaking and hiking to her favorite places to stop for a bite, Bethke shared a peek into...

From Dancin' Moon Studio in his Spearfish Canyon home, Scott Simpson has released 27 albums spanning more than 10 different genres. But before shifting focus to songwriting, Simpson was an educator, having taught both high school and college-level English, and was also a published...

Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check events’ websites/postings before attending. 1.) SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR Sioux Falls | August 1-8 Stop by the fairgrounds to attend the 81st Annual Sioux Empire Fair. Pick up tickets for rides, play classic carnival games, peruse the livestock and art...