H1: Kwik Trip Phases Out Pennies as U.S. Treasury Ends Production
H2: A Change You’ll Notice at the Counter
Kwik Trip, the La Crosse-based convenience store chain beloved across the Midwest, has announced it will phase out pennies at all of its locations — including in Minnesota. The company says cash transactions will now round down to the nearest five cents, while card and digital payments remain unchanged.
H2: Why the Penny Is Disappearing
This move comes on the heels of a major federal decision: the U.S. Treasury will stop producing pennies after its final batch of coin blanks runs out, expected in early 2026. The penny, first introduced in 1909, has long cost more to produce than it’s worth — leading many to question its future.
H2: Kwik Trip’s Practical Approach
Kwik Trip’s leadership said the new policy will remain “until a permanent legislative solution is enacted.” For now, the company is choosing to round in favor of the customer, meaning totals will always round down for cash purchases.
H2: What It Means for Minnesota Shoppers
Minnesotans stopping for their morning Karuba coffee or a Glazer donut will soon see totals rounded down — a small but symbolic change that marks the end of an era. With hundreds of locations across the Midwest, Kwik Trip may be setting the tone for what’s next in retail transactions.
So, what do you think? Should other Minnesota retailers follow suit — or will you miss the good old penny?
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