605 Guide // Brookings Road Trip Itinerary
For eight years, 605 has hit the highway (and interstate) to explore South Dakota in all its glory for the team’s annual road trip.
In July of 2025,...
Meet the Creative // Chuck Bennis
For Chuck Bennis, a hobby turned into a legitimate business.
“Whether it's illustrations or large scale work, it’s about making that connection,” said Bennis, who resides in Brookings.
The...
605 Profile // Lori Frederick
“This first year is about listening, learning, and setting a solid foundation, while also identifying early opportunities where we can demonstrate impact and build confidence in this...
605 Stops By // First Bank & Trust Arena and Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
At South Dakota State University (SDSU), there is a culture of giving, says senior associate athletic director for development Ryan Christy.
One alumnus who started this movement was...
605 Tries // Sanderson Gardens
It’s not every day you meet the “Rhubarb King.”
Sanderson Gardens’ owner Jan Sanderson (in his infamous overalls) invited 605 onto his 40 acres of farmland in Aurora...
On The Menu // Dining in Brookings
From a James Beard Foundation Award Winner to “cow to cone” ice cream, Brookings has something to satiate any appetite. 605 ate and drank our way through...
The Language of Art // USD Master of Arts Graduate Exhibits
Through artistry, preparation, years of study, and tireless work, three University of South Dakota (USD) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students debut their graduate thesis exhibition shows...
605 Profile // Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson says her story is not much different from other members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP). Four years ago she joined as...
Hospitality Meets Healthcare // Highpoint Hotel
Perched at one of Sioux Falls’ highest elevations is a new boutique hotel “where elevated hospitality meets compassionate care.”
Highpoint Hotel opened this past January integrated into the...
Home Concierge // Nielson Construction
“At the end of the day, we’re not just building houses—we’re building the places where people’s lives unfold,” said Nielson Construction director of residential construction Josh Nielson.
For...
A 605 Sitdown // Chelsea & Cole Deboer
It was a moment in the car with her daughter that changed the trajectory of Chelsea DeBoer’s career.
“Once Aubree got to a certain age, I could almost...
605 Stops By // The Old Courthouse Musum
“You might not remember much about specific days when you went to school, but you will probably remember everything about taking a field trip to a museum,”...
