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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Day 34

Doland, South Dakota Corner Store Assessment

Background: Doland is an approximately 300 person town in rural South Dakota. There is only one convenience store in town and one bar/restaurant. Older locals drive to closer cities including Clark and Redfield (smaller selections) to make grocery purchases whereas younger locals drive to larger, further cities including Aberdeen and Watertown to buy groceries. There aren’t any organized farmer’s markets, however, people from Doland do drive to surrounding area farms to purchase fresh produce on occasion.

Cenex Gas Station (convenience store with grill/deli attached)103 East Dakota Street

1. Healthy Cereals: Cheerios
2. No skim milk in stock
3. Single size baked Lays were available; no larger sizes
4. 1 package of wheat bread
5. 100% Juice: orange and apple
6. No fresh produce
7. Canned Vegetables: corn and green beans, no canned fruits

102 miles tomorrow so it is about time to hit the sack.

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