905 SD-44, Parkston SD 57366
“What a beautiful sunset this morning near Parkston, SD. On our way back from Yankton. The photo doesn't do much justice. The gas station had a nice selection of items for sale especially their baked goods. OMG! These were some of the best baked goods I've ever had. I had a caramel roll that was so soft, warm, and buttery tasting. It melted in my mouth. I never asked but I'm assuming they must bake them there. They also had a selection of kuchen. Don't see that around very often.”
102 SD-37, Parkston SD 57366
“I was in This store about two weeks ago and I heard some guy telling the manager that she was doing a terrible job or something like that and while it’s really none of my business that guy is wrong. I have been shopping at this Casey’s for the last 16 years and never have I enjoyed going there now I enjoy going there. The service is fantastic, the food is always good, bathrooms, clean, and the air works, which is amazing because it most cases it doesn’t. Maybe that guy came on a bad day or something but when I walked into that Casey’s, I always smile, I’m always greeted, any questions I have answered, and I know I’m always getting a good deal because I get the Casey’s rewards. So I just wanted to say thank you to each and everyone of the staff at this location for being customer service based knowing people by their first names, smiling at them, a lot of the other locations should take note. Thank you guys for all that you do for the community and for each, and every customer that comes in there.”
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