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...
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...
