What's the most popular Halloween candy in Minnesota?

MINNEAPOLIS - You can't celebrate Halloween without candy.

And the U.S. buys a lot of it.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are on pace to spend about $4.1 billion on candy this year.

So, what's the most popular sweet treat in Minnesota?

Local perspective:

According to data compiled by candystore.com, the most popular Halloween candy in Minnesota is Hot Tamales.

Tootsie Pops came in second, while Skittles came in third.

Big picture view:

The most popular Halloween candy in America this year is M&M's, per candystore.com.

Sour Patch Kids are the second most popular, and are the top seller in 10 states including Illinois and Nebraska. 

Across the Midwest, Hot Tamales, M&M's and Sour Patch Kids hold the top spots.

The Source: This story was written using data from candystore.com. It was reported from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.