605 Magazine

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...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGCIlqro17c The 605 Show streamed episode 33 live from the picnic tables at Wild Water West in Sioux Falls (and remotely from home for producer Brian Bieber). Hosts V the Noble One and Alana Snyder interviewed Brian Rehnke from WWW, and he got extra points...

In recent months, 605 has added some new faces to the team, including a new lead multimedia designer. The summer intern crew asked them a few questions about the office, their favorite places in Sioux Falls, and how they spend their time outside of...

Whether patrons are seeking out a piece of American history, or they’re interested in getting up close and personal with Rainbow Trout, the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives in Spearfish has a wide variety of attractions for all. Located between Spearfish City...

"WE WERE OPEN FOR ABOUT FIVE WEEKS BEFORE WE HAD TO SHUT DOWN," RECALLED WILLIAM "BILL" NOONEY. THE CHEF AND CO-OWNER OF BUR OAK DINER IN DOWNTOWN YANKTON HAD JUST OPENED THE NEW RESTAURANT'S DOORS ON FEBRUARY 5 WITH CO-OWNER AND WIFE, HANNAH. I...

Summer is upon us — or “construction season” to many South Dakotans. Miles and miles of one-lane traffic going 30 under the speed limit, inconveniently delaying the summer fun that awaits. While we’ve come to expect these detours, and dare I say, plan for them,...

When Dick Termes needed a place to create world-famous spheres, it was a no brainer to construct something as aesthetically pleasing as his art. Fast forward 20+ years and it is now one of the top-rated Airbnbs in Spearfish. Nestled discreetly at the base of...