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117-Year-Old St. Paul Candy Maker Pearson's To Close, Cut 80 Jobs
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Patch
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The company, which has been in operation for 117 years, will be shutting down. As a result of the closure, 80 jobs will be cut.
A longstanding candy maker in St. Paul is set to close. The company, which has been in operation for 117 years, will be shutting down. As a result of the closure, 80 jobs will be cut.
Further details about the closure can be found through Patch, a local news source. The news was reported by Patch, which provides information on the closure and its impact.
Information on the closure is available from Patch, for those seeking more details on the situation and its effects on the community.
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Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Patch ·
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