CORN PALACE

South Dakota

'Cheers to corn!' Tiktok's Corn Kid named 'corn-bassador' at Mitchell's Corn Palace on Saturday

Tariq was presented with a corn-bassadorship by Gov. Kristi Noem's office, while the City of Mitchell proclaimed Saturday as Tariq 'Corn Kid' Day.

South Dakota

‘It's corn!' TikTok’s viral Corn Kid to visit South Dakota's Corn Palace

Tariq took the internet by storm this month after a popular TikTok account, Recess Therapy, interviewed Tariq about an ear of corn he was eating. “For me, I really like corn,” Tariq said in a video. “Ever since I was told that corn was real, it tasted really good, but when I tried it with butter, everything changed.”

September 01, 2022 03:16 PM

Business

'Great interest' as firms submit plans to expand South Dakota's Corn Palace

The main goal with the expansion is to add more seating capacity, along with renovating portions of the interior, which would open up more opportunities for the Corn Palace to host larger events like state tournaments.

May 22, 2021 01:00 PM

Business

Mike Lindell draws supporters to Corn Palace for social media platform rally

"MyPillow" guy rolls out new app, dubbed "Frank," to combat "cancel culture."

May 10, 2021 07:09 PM

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Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, stands outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington

News

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell will launch new social media site Frank with May 10 event in Mitchell, SD

Lindell made the Frank launch party announcement on the podcast "Bannon's War Room" hosted by Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to President Donald Trump, Wednesday, April 28.

April 28, 2021 05:40 PM

By Jeremy Fugleberg

Business

Despite drop in visitors, Corn Palace still has national tourist appeal during COVID-19

MITCHELL, S.D. — Although the Gilmer family had to travel over 600 miles to experience a sense of normalcy, the Corn Palace provided that feeling for the Arkansas residents Tuesday morning, June 9.

June 09, 2020 08:27 PM

By Sam Fosness

Business

Despite drop in visitor numbers, Corn Palace continues to appeal tourists

MITCHELL, S.D. — Drawing more visitors to the Corn Palace is a shared mission among city officials, but Mitchell’s biggest tourist attraction has experienced a drop in foot traffic this year.

August 09, 2019 05:00 AM

By Sam Fosness / Forum News Service

Business

Corn Palace director resigns after three years

MITCHELL, S.D. — The director of the Corn Palace has resigned from his position with the city of Mitchell, Mayor Bob Everson announced Monday, July 29.

July 29, 2019 03:51 PM

By Forum News Service

Business

Mitchell farmer learns the ropes as new Corn Palace supplier

MITCHELL, S.D. — In his second year as the farmer responsible for providing the corn that decorates Mitchell’s biggest tourist attraction, Brett Lowrie is getting the hang of it all.

July 24, 2019 06:00 AM

By Sam Fosness / Forum News Service

Lifestyle

Where the domes go to die: Five years ago, Corn Palace pulled old domes down

MITCHELL, S.D. — Five years ago, it was time for a new look.

July 12, 2019 03:10 PM

By Sam Fosness / Forum News Service

Arts and Entertainment

South Dakota scenes will adorn Corn Palace murals in 2020

MITCHELL, S.D. - Some Mitchell and South Dakota staples will adorn the murals of the Corn Palace in 2020.

May 22, 2019 05:19 PM

By Forum News Service

News

South Dakota's Corn Palace to add metal detectors

MITCHELL, S.D. - Spurred by violence at other venues around the country, Corn Palace officials said this week that the South Dakota landmark will be adding metal detectors at its entrances later this year.

March 08, 2019 06:18 PM

By Forum News Service

An illustration of the Mitchell Corn Palace. Matt Gade / Forum News Service

Business

Mitchell, SD invests $14M in the Corn Palace over 5 years, but officials see a bright future for 2018 and beyond

MITCHELL, S.D.-After millions of dollars' worth of investment, the stars have aligned for an excellent tourism season at the World's Only Corn Palace.A visit to the Corn Palace is always a unique experience - it is the only attraction of its kind...

February 02, 2018 10:29 AM

By Evan Hendershot