From concept rendering to grand reveal—see how Tri-County Co-op transformed the Wheaton location into a modern fuel station and convenience store built to serve Traverse County for decades to come.
If you've driven through Wheaton lately, you've probably noticed something different on 5th Street South. The Tri-County Co-op Wheaton station has undergone a complete renovation—and we couldn't be more excited to share the results with our members and community.
This project has been months in the making. What started as a vision on a rendering screen is now a reality you can pull into, fuel up at, and feel good about. The new Wheaton station represents our commitment to investing in the communities we serve—not just maintaining what we have, but building something better.
Every great project begins with a plan. Before a single piece of equipment was moved, our team worked with designers to create a detailed rendering of what the new Wheaton location could become. The goal was clear: a clean, modern, and welcoming station that reflects the quality of Cenex® products and the pride of Tri-County Co-op.
Here's the original concept rendering that guided the entire project:
Watching this rendering come to life over the following months was one of the most rewarding parts of the process—for our team and for the Wheaton community who watched the progress unfold.
Nothing tells the story of a renovation quite like seeing the before and after side by side. Here's a look at how the Wheaton station has changed:
The renovation wasn't just cosmetic. The upgraded Wheaton station brings real improvements for every customer who stops in:
201 5th St S, Wheaton, MN 56296 — Open daily 5:00am to 10:00pm. Stop in, fill up, and see the new look for yourself.
In small towns, a fuel station is more than a place to fill your tank. It's a morning coffee stop. It's where you run into your neighbor. It's the first thing visitors see when they drive into town. When Tri-County Co-op invests in a location like Wheaton, we're investing in the community itself.
As a member-owned cooperative, every improvement we make is driven by a simple question: does this serve our members better? The answer at Wheaton is a resounding yes.
We're proud of what this renovation represents—not just a better building, but a statement that rural Minnesota communities deserve modern, well-maintained infrastructure. And we're not done.
To our Wheaton customers and members: thank you for your patience during the renovation process, and thank you for continuing to choose Tri-County Co-op. This station was built for you, and we can't wait to serve you in it.
If you haven't stopped by the new location yet, make it your next fill-up. We think you'll like what you see.
Wheaton: (320) 563-8207
Main Office: (320) 324-7151
Email: office@tricountyco-op.com
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