MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A new Kwik Trip Distribution Center is now open in DeForest.

The DeForest Pep and Marching Band, Bucky Badger and other leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

The 280,000 square foot facility is Kwik Trip’s second distribution center and will help serve more than 300 stores across the region.

Along with creating hundreds of new jobs, the location is working in partnership with the City of DeForest to help contribute to the city’s economic growth.

“This was a difficult decision for them to leave their home territory and find a place to serve the rest of their stores. We are so glad DeForest was their choice, said Village of DeForest President Jane Cahill Wolfgram.”

Organizers say this new facility will be the first distribution center in South

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