Repairs to begin soon at Corn Palace

The director of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota is waiting for a work crew to repair the roof of the popular tourist destination, which was damaged in a May hailstorm. The Associated Press reports that work was supposed to begin in June but has been delayed. The Mitchell City Council authorized Schilling to spend $175,000 to repair the hail damage.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 1, 2012

The director of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota is waiting for a work crew to repair the roof of the popular tourist destination, which was damaged in a May hailstorm. The Associated Press reports that work was supposed to begin in June but has been delayed. The Mitchell City Council authorized Schilling to spend $175,000 to repair the hail damage.

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