2025 News
Summer Candles!
Happening now
When creating our summer collection, we felt it was critical not to ignore the current events which unfolded in Minnesota this year. As a community, Minnesotans have been through so much but have also shown more strength, resilience, and love than perhaps we knew we had! It's with this in mind that we came up with our summer collection theme, "The Sky's the Limit!". This collection is all about optimism over fear, finding joy in the wake of grief, knowing that peace will prevail because as neighbors we can lift each other up; the sky's the limit!
Three fun new candle fragrances center around this sky theme. Neighbors, we deserve to feel happy & carefree again!
Where are you?
happening now
Throughout the last several months we'd sometimes get an email or DM asking "Which Kowalski's can I find your candles in??" We won't get into the economic uncertainty of 2025, or exactly how store buyers make decisions that help keep their stores afloat in crazy times, but we WILL say,WE GET IT!
It's so nice to grab your candles while you grab your groceries! We're so very happy with the supportive retail partnership with have with Kowalski's Markets, and thrilled that our candles are now back in FIVE of their stores!
Woot!
New Stockist!
Happening Now
We've made some new friends!
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We're excited to finally have a downtown Minneapolis stockist; the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center! Located along the beautiful Nicollet Mall and the corner of 5th st., this lovely shop not only features dozens of local artists, but can also hook you up with free maps and info on all the fun local hotspots!
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New in Hugo, MN just off of 35E, we are excited to have our candles in The Argyle Moose. This shop really focuses on sourcing responsibly made goods from small businesses that truly have their priorities strait, and we are honored to be on their shelves.
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We could not be more thrilled to have our candles now being sold at Kowalski's Markets throughout the twin cities metro! Find a selection of our candles in their gift aisles!
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In our stockist Oldies & Goodies, has moved! They're still in downtown White Bear Lake, but now a couple blocks away in the WBL Mall. Check out this super fun vintage and artisan boutique that also hosts art classes!​
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Don't forget to
trim your wick!
every time
Our #1 candle tip is this: TRIM YOUR WICK
After each burn, once the wax has cooled, it's important to remove the black crumbling ash before relighting. You can use a wick trimmer, a scissors, or even just pinch off as much as you can with your fingers. Removing the excess ash makes relighting easier, keeps the flame at a safe height, and prevents smoking of the jar. The wax also burns more efficiently so your candle will last longer too! Now that's advice we can all get behind!
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Want a fancy wick trimmer like the one in the photo? We've got you covered here.
shop
stockists
General Store of Minnetonka - Minnetonka
Split Rock Light House State Park
Sota Clothing Co. - St. Louis Park & Stillwater
Itasca State Park Gift Shop - Park Rapids
Blue Earth County Historical Society Gift Shop - Mankato
Minnesota State of Nice - MSP Airport, Terminal 1
Inspired Life + Art - MSP Airport, Terminal 1, Concourse C
Gooseberry Falls State Park, lodge gift shop - Two Harbors
Oldies & Goodies - White Bear Lake
LIT Decor & Gifts - Detroit Lakes
Kowaski's Markets - Edina, Grand Ave, Oak Park, Shoreview, & White Bear Lake
Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center - Downtown Nicollet Mall, MPLS
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About Us
What's in a name?
'Sota Cracklers! It's a terrible, terrible pun... so of course we went with it! Actually the name of our made-in-Minnesota candles is partly derived from the crackling wooden wicks we use! We're also BIG fans of Minnesota & proud to call the state our home! That's why our scents are named after places & things that are uniquely Minnesotan, like our piney Northwoods scent, or our fresh and watery Lake Superior Splash scent.
We value quality, craftsmanship, & beautiful design. We strive to bring you a bit of nature with our crackling wood wicks, set into naturally smoke-less soy wax candles, which fit brilliantly into any modern or traditional home decor. Our wood wicks are responsibly sourced from US forests & our wax is also made from American grown soy beans. All our candles are carefully poured by hand, in small batches, in our White Bear Lake home studio for your enjoyment.
Contact Us
Have a question about something? Reach out, we’d be happy to hear from you. If you are inquiring about becoming a stockist & would like wholesale information, please include your store name & location in your message.