Mills Fleet Farm

They are great for some things but don’t go to Fleet Farm for auto repair. They «couldn’t do» the alignment we scheduled with them, but still charged us for the repair. This is the second time we’ve had an issue with them — the first was when they quoted us one price but then when we went to pick up the car the bill was for a lot more… and they wouldn’t discuss it or adjust it. We had no option but to pay the price.

Okay, here’s the deal. Having just opened up a new bed and breakfast and this being our first summer season, I had to do some «smooth talking» to my «eco-​green» partner about investing in air conditioners for the 2 bedroom suites — the weather forecast being in the upper 90’s with a heat index of 115 degrees. YIKES. I need something more concrete than «cooling lake pepin breezes» to keep my guests happy this weekend!
I love Fleet Farm. It’s like a more «butch» Menards with 1000% better service. The employees constantly ask you if you need anything or if they can help you! Try getting assistance at ANY Menards, you have to walk halfway through the store to track any employee down and even then, it’s halfhearted and begrudging at best.
So, off we went to Winona, a sleepy river town with a couple colleges and a conservative attitude, maybe a little «redneck» or «hillbilly», but you take what you can get around here in southeasern Minnesota. If nothing else, you’re in for some good people watching at Fleet Farm!
We tracked down the air conditioners and asked for help, which arrived promptly. «CJ», the expert on air conditioners was so very patient with our questions and concerns. We asked him to take a unit out of the box so we could see it — no problems here and better yet, no attitude. He spent the better part of 20 minutes helping us, even though he was getting more calls to help in other departments. After a thorough «grilling» on amps, decibels and assembly, we walked away with 2 units and I say, give that man a raise!
We also stock up on dog food here. It’s cheaper than anywhere else, and while walking to the pet department, the help will always ask you if you need assistance with ANYTHING!
I like to live by a friend of a friend’s adage:
IF FLEET FARM AIN’T GOT IT, YA DON’T NEED IT!

Mills Fleet Farm is awesome. One of my childhood favorite places to go when we’d go to town. When I was little I liked to fish, and they always had a big fishing section, and pretty cheap too, so I could afford to buy lures and even a pole now and then. They also have a good and reasonably priced electronics section, and good candy selection as well. They also have a great hunting and bike selection, as well as sports balls and gloves, in fact, both of my childhood baseball mits were purchased from Fleet Farm.
Of course my Dad would be in the store buying real things, but there was always something for me to look at and browse through while I waited for my Dad to finish shopping.
Of course, as an adult, they provide needed services at reasonable prices. Store layout is effective, and the selection of products is great.