Candy

Like Willy Wonka, Pearson’s Opens Factory To The Public

A St. Paul icon is opening its doors to the public for the first time in more than 50 years. The Pearson’s Candy Company’s factory along West 7th Street has been virtually unchanged since it started production there in 1959.

2013/04/04

St. Louis Park Man Sentenced For Pulling AK-47 On Kids

A St. Louis Park father has been sentenced for aiming an AK-47 at group of children he thought had stolen Halloween candy from one of his children.

2013/02/26

You Can Be Too Sweet On Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you can bet a lot of people will be gifted some sweet treats. But are sugary snacks really the best gifts to give?

2013/02/13

Man Pleads Guilty To Pulling AK-47 On Alleged Candy Thieves

A father has pleaded guilty to aiming an assault rifle at group of children he thought had stolen Halloween candy from one of his children.

2013/02/05

Minn. Man Receives Candy 60 Years After Complaint

It took 60 years, but a Minnesota man finally has his free candy bars.

2013/01/24

Safety Alert Issued On Laundry Detergent Pods

There is now a safety alert out for those laundry detergent packets we warned you about Monday night.

2012/11/20

Dad Pulls AK-47 On Alleged Candy Thieves

Halloween is supposed to be about trick-or-treaters dressed up in scary costumes. But according to police, 44-year-old Orrin Hager provided a pretty big scare of his own.

2012/11/12

Better Alternatives For Halloween Candy

Tonight, a lot of little kids will dress up and head out to trick-or-treat, and come home with a big bag of candy. We know all of that sugar isn’t great for anyone, but not all of those treats are created equal.

2012/10/31

Pick-A-Side: What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

2012/10/29

Best Healthy Treats (That Won’t Get You Egged)

This Halloween, take a healthier approach by offering something tasty with a nutritional benefit.

2012/10/17

Pick-a-Side: What Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy?

Halloween is all about candy. And we all have our favorites. Tell us yours!

2012/10/03

Mother’s Day Do’s And Don’ts

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and time is running out if you haven’t found something special for your mom. If you still haven’t found that perfect gift for her, Chris Stanford ran down some of the gift-giving Do’s and Don’ts.

2012/05/10

Pick-A-Side: What Would You Rather Give Up For Three Months?

2012/02/23

Scary-Lookin’ Sweets for the Ghouls and Goblins

Let’s face it. Halloween is all about the sweets! Here are some tips on keeping the candy mayhem to a minimum and a few recipes for spooky lookin’ treats.

2011/10/07

Conn. Firm Buys St. Paul-Based Candy Maker Pearson

St. Paul-based Pearson Candy Co. has new owners.

2011/08/22

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