.jpg) Minnesota's Largest Candy Store | |
| Formerly | Jim's Apple Farm |
|---|---|
| Company type | Privately held company |
| Founded | 1960s[1] |
| Founder | Herbert R. "Hippy" Wagner[2] |
| Headquarters | Jordan, MN, US |
Number of locations | 1 |
| Products | Candy, baked goods, soda |
| Owner | Robert Wagner |
Number of employees | 150[3] |
| Website | https://minnesotaslargestcandystore.business.site/ |
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is a family-owned candy store along U.S. Route 169 in Jordan, Minnesota.[4][5][6][7][8] The business is known for its distinctive yellow building, extensive candy selection, pop-culture-themed decor, and puzzle collection.[9][10][11] The store closes during the winter months and is cash-only.[12]
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- ^ Strickler, Jeff (May 28, 2015). "Day trip: Jordan is much more than you see from the highway". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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- ^ Blood, Rachel (June 24, 2021). "MN's Largest Candy Store more than just sweets — it's home to vast puzzle collection, too". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Sawyer, Liz. "Minnesota's Largest Candy Store sends up the bat signal for customers". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Strasburg, Michael (December 25, 2019). "What goes on at Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in the winter?". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.