Minnesota Midday: Jordan Candy Store Case, Kirk Cousins Returns and St. Paul Bus Hero

A Jordan candy store owner is charged over liquor-filled candy, the Vikings are reacquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins, and St. Paul honors the man who stopped a runaway school bus.

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STORY 1

Jordan candy store owner charged over liquor-filled candyconfirmed

The owner of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan, Scott County, is charged with a gross misdemeanor for selling alcoholic beverages without a license or permit. According to a criminal complaint, state agents bought brandy-filled and whiskey-flavored chocolates in an undercover visit on July 22. The owner says he believes state law allows the sales. His first court appearance is set for December 18. A charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt.

Charges sayThe complaint says the store has no alcohol license and sold candies containing alcohol, after an anonymous tip to the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.

The owner saysHe believes state law allows him to sell the candies, says he has documentation, and says officials should have talked to him before filing charges.

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STORY 2

Vikings reacquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raidersconfirmed

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a trade Tuesday, before the NFL trade deadline, to bring back quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders. Minnesota sends Las Vegas a 2027 third-round pick. The Vikings said the trade is pending Cousins passing a physical. Minnesota plays at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

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STORY 3

St. Paul honors man who stopped runaway school busconfirmed

St. Paul city leaders honored Ebro Ahmed, 27, on Monday for stopping a runaway school bus on October 19 after the driver had a medical emergency. The bus, on a Battle Creek Middle School route, carried 19 students and none were hurt. The city proclaimed Monday, November 9, as Ebro Ahmed Day.

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3 questions · 30 seconds

Quick quiz: did you catch it?

1. Minnesota's Largest Candy Store, charged over liquor candy, is in which city?

2. What did the Vikings send the Raiders in the Kirk Cousins trade?

3. How many students were on the runaway bus in St. Paul?