Minnesota candy store owner charged over unlicensed booze candy sales

The owner of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store has been charged with selling booze-filled candy without a liquor license, according to reports by the New York Post, People.com, and The Mighty 790 KFGO. Prosecutors filed a gross misdemeanor charge against 66-year-old Robert Wagner following an investigation into the business, which is located in Jordan, Minnesota. [1][4][5]

Undercover agents with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division inspected the shop in July after receiving an anonymous tip, the New York Post reported. The New York Post and The Mighty 790 KFGO both reported that the charges against Robert Wagner include selling liquor-filled candy to a minor. [1][5]

According to court documents filed on October 27 and obtained by MPR News, the store is situated in Jordan, approximately 42 miles from St. Paul, the New York Post reported. [1]

Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is a family-owned business located along U.S. Route 169. It is recognized for its yellow building, wide selection of sweets, pop-culture decor, and puzzle collection. The shop operates as a cash-only establishment and closes during the winter months. [6]

Following the charges, the store changed its name, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reported. A new sign placed outside the property also poked fun at the owner's legal troubles, according to Yahoo. [2][3]