Pearson's Salted Nut Roll Fans in Minnesota - Factory Closure Memories

Strib Callout: What's so special about Pearson's Salted Nut Roll? What made Pearson's Salted Nut Roll so iconic? Will you still eat it if it's made outside of Minnesota? Do you have any personal connection to Pearson's Candy? I'm Victor Stefanescu, the business of food reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune. I'm working on a story about the closure of the Pearson's Candy factory that I'm hoping to publish late this week. I'd love to hear from you all about what made the made-in-St. Paul candy company so special for your households. If you're willing to interview, please reach out to me at [email redacted] // Otherwise, feel free to reminisce in the comments. As a Minnesota transplant, I'll say the peanut-forward treat impressed me when I first took a bite. I thought the fondant center stood out, and the nuts give the roll a great crunch. Thanks for considering!