Minnesota candy store owner charged over liquor-filled candy

Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store owner was charged after the business sold liquor-filled candies without a license, according to court records.

Robert Wagner, 66, was charged with a gross misdemeanor for selling alcoholic beverages without a license or permit, according to a criminal complaint filed on Oct. 27.

Court documents show the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division agents got an anonymous tip on July 1 that the store sold liquor-filled candies and sold some to a minor without checking ID. 

Agents checked records and found that the store located in Jordan does not have a license to sell alcohol.

What did agents find?

The complaint said agents went to the store on July 22 for an undercover check. Inside, they found a section for alcoholic beverage candies and confections.

Agents said many boxes included the wa...