Lewiston bar adds groceries: Kwik Trip remodeling leaves town without gas station

LEWISTON, Minn. You can grab the morning newspaper, a cold one, or even walk out with a carton of eggs and a gallon of milk at The Recreation Bar and Cafe.

Just about the only thing the bar isnt selling these days is gas.

The establishment began selling food and other items this week after Lewistons Kwik Trip closed for a summer-long renovation. Clifford Pierce, the Recreations owner, said he didnt want his customers to go without the basics during that time.

A couple weeks ago, I heard they were going to shut down for awhile, Pierce said. I got thinking about how thered be no places to get bread, eggs, and milk.

Up the road on Main Street, Petes Meats is also selling milk, eggs, butter, and stocking more chips and bread.

The Recreation has plenty of gas-station staples, including orange juice, soda, butter, cheese, and lunch meat. Friday, Pierce even added a cappuccino maker to the dining room. Soon he hopes to begin selling ice.

Customers are still making the transition. In the first few days, he sold a handful of newspapers and other goods.

Weve sold some milk and eggs, nothing real serious yet, Pierce said.

Kwik Trip is scheduled to reopen Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. In the meantime, employees have the option to work at other area locations, according to Kwik Trip spokesman John McHugh.

McHugh said the company decided to rebuild the store because business was thriving.

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Lewiston bar adds groceries: Kwik Trip remodeling leaves town without gas station