Mexican Restaurant Chain in Twin Cities Was Front for Drug Operation: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

Feds: Mexican Restaurant Chain in Twin Cities Hid Large Drug Operation

• Court documents allege restaurants in Eagan, Long Lake, and Lakeville acted as fronts for marijuana, cocaine, and meth trafficking.

Minnesota State Fair 2016: What You Need to Know

• Find ticket prices, parking information, bus service routes, and the grandstand lineup for the Minnesota State Fair.

Minnesota ACT Scores Fall as State Opens Access to More Students

• Minnesota students still scored above the ACT national average.

Minneapolis Hosting Gun Buyback, Weapons to Be Used for Art

• Decommissioned guns will be used for a new campaign called "Art is My Weapon: a Minnesota Installation of Guns in the Hands of Artists."

Ex-Gopher Charged with Felony After Sale of Apple Valley Home

• Sam Jacobson and his wife are facing felony charges of false representation and theft by swindle for the sale of their Apple Valley home.

Richfield Police Warn Residents After String of Burglaries

• Police say residents leaving their home should make it appear occupied by leaving a light on and a television or radio playing.

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