Meet the Creative // Megan Bertsch
Megan Bertsch discovered her love of beauty and makeup from a young age.
“I asked for play makeup and art supply sets for every birthday while growing up,”...
Summer Essentials // Scheels
In more than 30 stores across the country, Scheels is committed to helping customers discover their passion for sports, hunting, fishing, camping, and more.
As the warm breeze...
605 Profile // Peter Oien
“Spoke-N-Sport is a complete service bike and ski shop,” said owner Peter Oien. “We offer custom bike fitting, complete bike service, and more during the summer.”
The shop...
Hang Out With // Olivia Wulff
“The Bramble Park Zoo has been a major attraction in Watertown since 1912, and moved into our current location in 1940,” said Olivia Wulff, zookeeper and registrar.
Resting...
605 Tries // Cookin’ on Kampeska
During the annual Cookin’ on Kampeska event, hundreds of locals and visitors gather together for a sizzling good time.
Hosted against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Kampeska, the...
A Lakeside Escape // The Sandbar
If you’ve been to Watertown, you may have seen the sign with a pelican in a red Adirondack chair peeking out on Highway 20.
And if you’ve ever...
On The Menu // Backroads Coffeehouse & Lunchboxx
During her time as a teacher, Melissa Hericks and her colleagues carried out a running joke about starting a coffee truck.
The group had witnessed the challenges within...
Meet the Creative // Dustin Sinner
Dustin Sinner’s first experience with sharing his art was in high school. Approached to create a pencil portrait for a local Make-A-Wish fundraiser, he soon saw the...
605 Stops By // Oh Baby O’s
For years, Oh Baby O’s has made a name for itself selling specialty pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, and sweet treats.
Founded by Deb Borkius, Oh Baby O’s opened...
605 Spotlight // The Prop
Nestled on the shores of Lake Kampeska sits The Prop—a quirky and inviting restaurant that has become a favorite among locals.
The laid-back pub offers more than just...
605 Road Trip // Watertown
For this year’s road trip, the 605 team hopped into our Sprinter Van, Vincent Van-Go, and traveled to Watertown for the 11th Annual Cookin’ on Kampeska. Over...
605 Profile // Jamie Mack
“The Goss Opera House has been in the heart of downtown Watertown since 1889,” said executive director Jamie Mack.
Since its inception, the facility has been operated by...
