Corn Palace sees revenue drop from absence of Mitchell Kernel games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
BasketballThe Corn Palace reported a 25% decrease in concession revenue in the first four months of 2026 compared to 2025, due to the absence of Mitchell Kernel basketball games. Revenue from MHS boys and girls basketball also fell by about 10%. Corn Palace Director Dave Sietsema expressed hope for more Kernel games to take place at the venue, which traditionally hosted many events. Despite reduced revenue from games, expenses related to running concessions decreased, mitigating some financial impact. MHS Activities Director Cory Aadland noted the benefits of having all teams practice in their new facility. Future plans may develop based on the early season's financial outcomes.
- •Corn Palace concession revenue fell to $121,322.99 in early 2026.
- •MHS basketball revenues declined to $18,949 this season.
- •Aadland noted benefits of the new high school facility.
- •Sietsema hopes for more Kernel games at the Corn Palace.
- •MHS activities reportedly adjusted practices to the new facility.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Corn Palace, Kernel basketball felt ups and downs of a hoops season apart
"Jul. 3—MITCHELL — The Corn Palace and Mitchell Kernel basketball felt the impact of their break-up in 2025-26. Concession revenue at the Corn Palace — one of the clearest indicators of money brought in from events — was down 25% in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time frame in 2025. At the same time, revenues from MHS boys and girls basketball games continued to fall in ...
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