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,”...
605 Spotlight // Reptile Gardens
Reptile Gardens opened back up on February 28 after a devastating fire rocked not only the popular long-time Rapid City attraction, but the entire state of South...
On the Menu // Chef Jeni & Company
Unsure of what to do after college, Jeni Bergan was at a standstill.
“I was working as an office manager and would rush home every evening to watch...
605 Guide // Coffee in Watertown
Needing a caffeine kick? Looking for a spot for a quick snack and to relax with the fam? Catching up with friends? Wanting a place to “escape?”
Visit...
On the Menu // The Local
Watertown’s newest restaurant has been over 20 years in the making.
Restaurateur Kyle Lalim says he opened The Local in December 2025 with the goal of introducing distinctive...
Creating Community // Cherapa Place
Since 2007, Pendar Properties has been dreaming up and developing Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls.
The initial property, The Apex, was one of the original developments along...
From the Stars to Street Food // The Duck and Cat
“We started talking about having a food truck many years ago,” said The Duck & Cat chef and owner Dana Christensen. “And then life intervened—in 2023 my...
605 Profile // Jordan Lindgren
Jordan Lindgren’s love for mixology came by pure accident.
“I fell in love with cocktails when I lived in Minneapolis over a decade ago,” he recalled.
Starting by managing...
Small Town Restaurant Guide // Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
There’s something unique about small town restaurants bringing charm, a piece of comfort, and is a representation of its location.
“From my own perspective having lived, worked, and...
Substantial Sammies // Egg on a Roll
With a menu that’s “stacked, packed, and absolutely cracked,” Egg on a Roll is there to mix up customers’ mornings with grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches.
The bodega-style eatery originated...
605 Brewery & Winery Roundup
BEN’S BREWING CO.
YANKTON
Ben’s Brewing Co. dates back to 2005 when owner and head brewer Ben Hanten started South Dakota’s first smoke-free bar and one of the first...



















