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Formerly incarcerated Minnesotans meet employers at "second chance" job fair

The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.

TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit

TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.

Driver accused in Eagan hit-and-run has history of drunken driving

A 58-year-old man is accused in a hit-and-run in Eagan​, Minnesota, over the weekend that left a woman dead.

Walz announces plan to reshape Minnesota's human services system

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of Minnesota's Medicaid system in the wake of high-profile cases of fraud in state programs. But the plan is poised to face big hurdles at the state Capitol where lawmakers would have to approve it and some are skeptical of the idea.

Advocates push for Frey to sign ordinance extending eviction notice period

The ordinance would temporarily require landlords to wait 60 days — not the typical 30 — before filing an eviction notice.

Cory Thiesse returns home to Duluth' with historic Olympic medal

Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.

Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.

Driver accused of shooting teen in the head after dispute in south Minneapolis

A 20-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the head​ after the two got into an altercation on the south side of the city.

Hennepin County deputy accused of sexually assaulting woman while off duty

A Hennepin County deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Albertville, Minnesota, while off duty earlier this month, court records show.

Rain transitions into snow late Tuesday in Twin Cities

The first of three rounds of snow arrives in Minnesota Tuesday night, with just enough accumulation to slow the Wednesday morning commute.

Minneapolis restaurant pleads for customers to come back downtown

The co-owner and executive chef of Dario in Minneapolis' North Loop recently said in a message that the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge, combined with a challenging winter season, has caused a nosedive in reservations. They're asking for customers to come back downtown.

As gas prices rise, expect to pay more elsewhere

Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.

How federal changes are impacting prescription drug prices

Most people can't avoid paying for prescription drugs, and it's something President Trump is promising to make easier. WCCO looked into recent federal changes to prices.

Kids would be banned from using chatbots in set of bills in MN Legislature

Children under 18 would no longer be able to use chatbots if a bill at the Minnesota Legislature passes this session. It's one proposal among several targeting artificial intelligence with new regulations.