Yankton Mall — Local services in Utica South Township

UPDATE: As of now, in 2021, the malls looks to be in the process of renovation. The doors are locked, and some research indicates the theater, and all other interior stores are permanently closed (unless they moved out completely or got an exterior entrance). No clue what this means for the mall as a whole, and with the doors locked and no stores open on the inside, likely no rush to finish the inside. Looking in, flooring is removed, probably to be replaced, but no workers in sight, no lights on, no people at all. I hope this isn't the end and that some stores open and someone takes over the cinema, but the pandemic may have been the last nail for this mall. Sad, because Yankton has so few options for shopping.

I grew up in Yankton, and still visit family there frequently, so I remember the mall before it became what it is. I even remember when that carpet -now awful- was installed in the late 90's (those of you saying 20 years about it are correct!). Also, the late 90's is when it started to go downhill.

The theatre isn't bad, there are a few good stores left, but it's nothing like it was. There was a snack bar, most stores were full (who remembers Pamida and Spurgeon's?! Spurgeon's closed in '93, though and was replaced by Ben Franklin, then Staples), and Halloween was a blast there, as were all holidays. No, really. This place had some life! There was even a candy store called Sweet Tooth, and a small Sears that came and went twice. Since about 1998 or so, it was less and less cared for. After the recession? Limping. Since JC Penney closed? Almost dead.

Dial Properties was supppsed to have some big renovations in store for it a couple years ago, but clearly haven't bothered. The stores that'd still be there under better management and maintenance are all a bit further north now. Maurices, a shoe store, a cell phone store. What happened to the remodel? Get the place decent and attract some stores to rent those spaces! You have a new hotel right behind it, betting some of those out-of-towners would shop if there was something besides Walmart.

If you live in Yankton, you shop in Sioux Falls or Sioux City. That's sad, because Yankton has residents with paychecks and tourists for Riverboat Days and the lake. For God's sake, give them a reason to give you money! You'd have more jobs, and one less empty building on Broadway. Yankton is WAY underserved as far as stores...

You know locals should be proud of this mall. A person just doesnt realize that this is not a Yankton Mall phenomenon. We are in retail apocalypse. Malls are run down, closed, abandoned and falling apart all across the country. The niche market for malls is now here. If you take into account what this mall is dealing with i.e. budget, need, consumer spending habits etc. you would think this place is doing alright. For what this place has and what it offers its ok. Malls were a big deal before everything went online. The people who knock this mall should first do some research on the rise and fall of the mall and look at its history as a whole for our country before they go and start complaining about this place. Also if you dont like that there is nothing in this mall then stop shopping online and convince everyone you know to do the same. And no I am not some friend of the people or entity who owns this. This mall failing isnt just a Yankton SD thing its going on everywhere. Also you should be glad you still have a mall alot of places do not anymore. Then some of you may be complaining that you dont have a mall period. Be happy with what you have. Alot of communities would love to...

This place is reeeeeal sad. It’s never had much, but There used to be some pretty good venues like Godfather’s pizza, JC penny’s, Payless shoe source, maurices, radio shack, and the recently closed movie theater. It used to be a really nice place to go with my family on the weekends, especially when godfathers was still there. The only primary venue left standing is Dunham’s which as been moved to an exterior entrance. Part of the exterior has been renovated, yet the interior is the same as I remember it (which isn’t a good thing in this case) The lights are dim and there’s not much flow of natural light from the outside. I don’t think there’s much saving for this mall. As important as it is personally, I think it would be better to see it go. I wouldn’t come here unless you want to see the definition on a dead mall on life support. It barely deserves one star, but Dunham’s is just enough...