Most People Didn't Know That Pizza Rolls Were Invented Right Here In Minnesota
By Trent Jonas|Published January 18, 2024
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Trent Jonas
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
The Land of 10,000 Lakes is pretty well known for its innovations, which range from Post It Notes, seat belts, and waterskis to the battery-powered pacemaker and indoor shopping mall. But you may not realize that one of the most popular frozen snacks in the country is also a Minnesota invention. That’s right – Pizza Rolls were born right here in the North Star State.
The story of Pizza Rolls starts with Minnesota business magnate Jeno Paulucci.
A serial entrepreneur from the Iron Range and proud Italian-American, Paulucci ran his empire from his eponymous building in the Canal Park district of Duluth.
From memes and sleeping bags to Christmas ornaments and television references, Pizza Rolls are just about everywhere these days!
So, there it is – we gave the world the Pizza Roll. If you’re interested in seeing some of the Pizza Rolls-inspired products that folks have come up with, just check out Etsy!
Are you a fan of Totino’s Pizza Rolls? Did you know they were a Minnesota invention? Let us know in the comments!
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