The Sioux Falls Skyforce is the longest running minor league basketball team in the United States, and this upcoming season marks its 30th anniversary. There are a lot of teams at this level that have folded or moved, but...
Ringing in their 16th year, the South Dakota Festival of Books is a weekend that allows local writers, best-selling authors, and book lovers to come together to talk all thing literature. Complete with workshops and special screenings, 605 compiled a list...
With over 2,800 acres of some of the best fishing and boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming, Lake Madison has plenty to do just in the lake itself. 605 took an afternoon exploring some of the options outside of the...
When Bill Barber began construction on a historic school building just outside of downtown Rapid City, he knew the project was more than just a unique remodel.
It was an opportunity to breathe new life into a community.
Originally constructed in...
Celebrate this weekend at Yankton’s 35th Annual Riverboat Days August 17-19. A lot of the events take place at Riverside Park, right next to the heart and soul of the town– the Missouri River.
The three-day event draws in...
Whether you’re willing to accept it or not, summer is slowly coming to an end. With that, block parties, yard games, and fun in the sun are coming to an end, too. What better way to celebrate one last...
The Great Outdoor Store is a one-stop-shop to get everything you need for your next outdoor adventure.
Locally owned and operated in Sioux Falls, the specialty store has been growing in size and selection since 1983. The GOS prides...
Greeting guests for more than 125 years, the oldest city in the Black Hills is full of great eateries, local brews, gift shops, outdoor adventures, and more. Here are just a few suggestions for what to do in Custer.
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The Black Hills and Badlands region of South Dakota is rich in history, especially Native American culture. American Indian tribes have lived on this land for thousands of years.
By simply visiting this area, it is one of the best...
It’s been more than a year since the launch of the Urban Indianz Podcast through thesiouxempire.com, Robert Mehling’s podcast empire.
Mehling produces six podcasts, and decided to get previous Sioux Empire Podcast guest co-host Gabriel Night Shield set up...
