Fiddlin' Around

We’ve often been amused by made-up days that recognize or celebrate various causes.

This time it’s 605 Day, on you guessed it — June 5 (6-05-2020)

It took a while to figure out why. Well - 605 is indeed our Area Code. For whatever that’s worth!

In a press release from the state, the South Dakota Department of Tourism invites folks to celebrate the fifth annual 605 Day.

“2020 has been a difficult year. Now more than ever, we need to rally together and celebrate what makes South Dakota a great place to visit and live,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “’The 605’ is special to locals and visitors alike, and this is our day to show our South Dakota state pride.”

“The department initiated the 605 Day celebration in 2016 and has loved seeing South Dakota fans get more engaged with the day year after year as they share their pride in our state,” said Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism Jim Hagen. “South Dakota is known for many unique qualities, but having one area code to unite residents around is a unique and wonderful rallying point.”

My question is this — the North Dakota Area Code is 701 and 701 Day would be a great way to kick off their July 4 celebrations every year.

But then again, not likely this year that there will be too much celebrating due to the coronavirus pandemic.