QuikTrip

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when QuikTrip’s neon lights flickered on, a regular noticed something odd—a soft humming sound that seemed to come from inside one of the gas pumps. Curious, he mentioned it to friends, who began stopping by after dark just to listen. Soon enough, word spread around town, and people started gathering every evening for this mysterious tune. One day, a delivery driver brought along his guitar and played along with the humming, creating an impromptu sing-along. It turned out to be nothing more than the cooling fans in the pump—an urban legend born from curiosity and good ol’ fashioned fun.

2. Have you ever wondered why the QuikTrip cashier always seems to know exactly how much change you're due? One day, a regular asked aloud: 'Doesn't that machine scan our purchases twice?' A delivery driver once complained, ‘Why does it take longer for my coffee than your register line?’ The cashier smiled and replied, ‘Because I’m not brewing your java!’ The story ended with everyone laughing, including the poor guy who thought he was being shortchanged.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations are still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to QuikTrip and saw an unusual sight: the parking lot was filled with cars that had mysteriously parked themselves overnight. Curious, he approached one car and noticed its radio was playing softly. Inside, a cup of coffee sat untouched on the dashboard—clearly someone had left in a hurry. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking perhaps it was just another quirky local habit. As he drove off, he waved goodbye to the empty seats, wondering if anyone would ever explain these mysterious midnight visitors.

4. At dusk, when QuikTrip's pumps hummed softly, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, 'Mom, look—gas is talking!' The mother smiled and said gently, ‘No, honey, it’s just the gas pump clicking as it fills our car.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully then giggled, pointing again towards another pump. ‘But Mom,’ he exclaimed, ‘look—it’s singing!’ And they both laughed, realizing that sometimes even mundane things can seem magical in the twilight.