MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell City Council has set aside $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members are split on how much should be spent and what features to include. Options range from a simple greenspace to playgrounds, shaded structures, or even removing nearby parking lots. Some council members argued that cutting the budget to $250,000 would limit the project to little more than grass, while others pushed for features like a playground mound to make the plaza more family-friendly. The Mitchell Republic reports the final budget will be decided in November, with construction possible in 2026 or 2027.
Mitchell Council Debates Budget for Corn Palace Plaza Expansion
The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.
