605 Magazine

Andy Warhol once said, "uptown is for people who have already done something. Downtown is where they're doing something now. I live uptown, but I love downtown." Andy might have been on to something, because we love downtown too.  Downtown is the heartbeat of a community, ...

Wayne and Mary’s Nutrition Center stands as a beacon of health and wellness, dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to nutrition and well-being. The family-owned and operated business opened in 1970 by Wayne and Mary Puetz. Wayne, who suffered from multiple sclerosis, found several dietary and...

Eight years ago, what is now Sioux Metro Growth Alliance hosted its first Minnehaha County Bus Tour. At the time, the organization was two different groups: Minnehaha County Economic Development Association and Lincoln County Economic Development Association. “The tour was intended to get county commissioners, community...

Just one-and-a-half miles north of Brookings lies a 98-year-old barn that has been given a second life. Bill and Julie Ross, owners of Good Roots Farm & Gardens are on a mission to create a space for people to purposefully gather, celebrate, and make memories. As...

Firehouse Brewing Co. in Rapid City stands as the state’s oldest operating brewery. Since 1991, the company has become an iconic institution offering patrons a unique blend of craft beers. Over the last year, Firehouse Brewing Co. has introduced a new era to its business...

When Sydnie Hyde first dipped her toes into the world of working with dogs, she didn’t expect to build a career from it. Hyde got her start working for a local boarding facility, gaining experience in pet boarding services, doggy daycare, and the training department. “I...

This summer, Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. (DTSF) welcomed vice president Brandon Hanson to the team. Hanson is excited to bring his passion for community growth to his role.  “My position includes building systems and strategy around operations, marketing, sponsorship, and events,” shared Hanson.  He adds the small,...

Travel is one of those exhilarating experiences that create memories to last a lifetime. But for travelers with disabilities, navigating these encounters can come with challenges.  Accessible Black Hills, a burgeoning organization, is on a mission to change that.  Founded in 2021, Accessible Black Hills started...

Ashley Elliott was born into a family of chaos, stress, and unhealed wounds.  “I always felt alone, unworthy, and like I never fit in,” admitted Elliott.  For years, Elliott suffered through codependency, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and negative ruminating thoughts.  “I sought therapy for a long...

“My family went through a five-year journey where my husband, Kevin, went from being very healthy to seriously ill,” shared Lori Sheldon from Sioux Falls. Kevin was diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis—a rare inflammatory condition resulting in heart injury and an abnormal rhythm. While at a doctor's...