Creating Community Through Kindness // Rainbow Project Sioux Falls
Gabriela Morales founded Rainbow Project Sioux Falls as a Girl Scout, earning them the esteemed Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. It has since blossomed into the...
605 Guide // Patio Season at The Steel District
After being bundled up inside, South Dakota comes alive during patio season—from brunching with friends under twinkling bistro lights to pet-friendly scenarios, there are plenty of options...
Southeast South Dakota // The Official Guide to Local Flavor
When the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association was putting together their annual guides, they realized something was missing. They had tapped into the visitor industry as a...
605 Profile // Sloane Mack
Sloane Mack knew when she started attending South Dakota State University for apparel merchandising and vocal performance that her goal was to open a boutique.
“I worked for...
A Scent of Nostalgia // Black Hills Candle Company
Black Hills Candle Company began with Pamela Price and her husband Patrick wanting beautiful, safe candles that capture the feeling of the Black Hills. The couple couldn't...
Preserving History // Discover Laura
Readers from all over the world have fond recollections from the Little House on the Prairie book series, which vividly portrays the challenges and adventures of the...
605 Spotlight // Casting for Recovery
“These ladies currently fighting or conquering breast cancer are the strongest people I’ve ever met,” said co-program coordinator of Casting for Recovery (CfR)-South Dakota Paige Schultz.
For 30...
605 Online // Tinners Public House
Spring has arrived, and Tinners Public House in Sioux Falls is ready to celebrate.
The location on 69th Street has the patio ready, and patrons can watch sports...
605 Events // Brookings Summer Arts Festival
The Brookings Summer Arts Festival (BSAF) is a testimony to what a good idea and a lot of hard work can do, says Shari Avery.
As a board...
605 Spotlight // Prairie Repertory Theatre
“Theater is a collaborative art form where you're always working with other people,” said artistic director of Prairie Repertory Theatre Billy Wilburn. “You're never working alone; you're...
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...
