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The maker of the Salted Nut Roll and the Nut Goodie candy bars has been sold once again.
Pearson's, which operates a plant along West 7th Street in St. Paul has been sold to Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm based in Connecticut.
The new owner plans to keep the St. Paul plant operating in the spot it's occupied for 102 years, and has hired a Dairy Queen executive to run the company.
Pearson's current owner and CEO Larry Hassler started looking for a buyer last year. Hassler speaks with Minnesota Public Radio.
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