Northern Minnesota Family Offers Nostalgic And Quirky Sweets At Candy Store

CBS Minnesota

February 12, 2026 / 12:42 AM CST

Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.

About 10 years ago, the Parrott family was living the sweet life. Cruising along the west coast while mom Ashley worked as a traveling nurse, dad John worked as a pilot and the kids kept up with their studies on the road. But what the family was really searching for was a golden ticket business idea.

"It wasn't until our daughter suggested, 'Why don't we do that candy store idea?" Said Ashley Parrott.

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