Home of Former Corn Palace Director Searched

MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — The former director of the Corn Palace tourist attraction in Mitchell allegedly misused more than $1,000 in gift cards.

The Daily Republic newspaper reports that a search warrant for Mark Schilling's home and its supporting affidavit allege that he and his son-in-law made personal purchases using numerous gift cards donated by Cabela's to the Corn Palace.

Authorities searched Schilling's home last week, and say they found at least one of the purchased items — a handgun. The search was part of an ongoing probe by the state Division of Criminal Investigation.

Schilling resigned in March at the request of the mayor. A state audit concluded that Schilling mishandled money.

Schilling has told The Associated Press that he doesn't think he did anything wrong.

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