Kwik Trip is expected to open 11 new stores in Minnesota this year, including locations in central Minnesota.
The Wisconsin-based gas station chain already has 225 locations in the North Star State, including the company’s largest location in Byron, which is near Rochester. That location is 16,842 square feet and has conference rooms.
Kwik Trip has gained a fan base with Facebook groups like “Kwik Trip Missed Connections,” where people discuss chance encounters at the chain’s stores. The Facebook group “Kwik Trip Enthusiasts Club” has over 38,000 members.
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What you need to know about the new posts
Many of the new Minnesota Kwik Trip stores will open this summer and fall. However, some shops open in December. Almost all stores are located in Greater Minnesota.
Kwik Trip spokesman Ben Leibl told St. Cloud Times where the new stores will be built and estimated opening month for each location. He said the grand openings could change depending on construction schedules. Exact opening dates are not released.
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Ramsey, expected to open in July
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Alexandria, expected to open in August
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Hugo, expected to open in September
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Lonsdale, expected to open in September
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Elk River, expected to open in October
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Little Falls, expected to open in October
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Eagan, expected to open in November
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Ham Lake, expected to open in November
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Sauk Centre, expected to open in December
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Cottage Grove, expected to open in December
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Victoria, expected to open in December
The Kwik Trip in Clearwater, Minnesota, on October 24, 2025.
What to know about the Sauk Center, Elk River locations
The Wisconsin-based company on May 1 purchased land at 541 12th St. S. in Sauk Center for $1.5 million, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. On April 9, its proposed Elk River location, 13655 185th Ave. NW, was acquired for $1.17 million.
Kwik Trip previously told St. Cloud Times picked Sauk Center for its proximity to Interstate 94. The company has expanded along the major highway in recent years. Meanwhile, Kwik Trip said it has had success in other cities similar to Elk River.
Both locations are expected to employ between 30 and 40 employees, according to Leibl. The Sauk Center location will be similar to the Kwik Trip in Melrose.
Corey Schmidt covers politics and public safety for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@gannett.com.
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