Ah, Costco. The holy grail of bulk purchases often comes with a surprise at checkout. It's not unusual to ring up $500 or more when you simply went in for a pork loin and underwear. Maybe I didn't really need the 3-pack of pianos? Depending on how you shop, the Kirkland Kingdom can save money over the long run.

But is there something there that you need to get every visit?

According to folks who crunch product numbers and keep track of purchases, such as Cheapism, there are certain products that are "a must" for folks in the Midwest. Who knows? Maybe these are items that you really never thought of before now. Let's see how it breaks down between South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

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South Dakota: Kirkland Italian Style Beef Meatballs. This is spot on with our family. Every visit, these seem to end up in the cart. Meatballs are a very versatile food staple that can be heated in the microwave or skillet for quick family dinners.

Minnesota: I'm really surprised that Minnesota shopper's favorite product is the Sutton Place Cooling Throw blanket. A blanket that actually cools you down when you live in one of the chilliest states in the country? Go figure. Keep on being you, Minnesota!

Iowa: Sanders Small Batch Wonders Sea Salt Caramels are Iowans' go-to product from Costco. I have to agree. These are a fantastic snack and are priced right.

By the way, a nod to North Dakotans whose favorite grab at Costco is the Food Court Hot Dog / Soda Combo. Still only $1.50 since the mid-1980s!

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