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An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Human Services says a former staffer with WACOSA in Waite Park allegedly sexually abused a vulnerable adult. WACOSA provides training and employment support for those with disabilities.

WACOSA is opening a thrift store to help serve more people with disabilities learn job skills.

A government shutdown continues to loom large, forcing local organizations like WACOSA to make contingency plans. They're a nonprofit organization that relies on state funding from medical assistance and medicaid to support their programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Waite Park police are investigating a bogus bomb threat. Chief Dave Bentrud says an unknown caller stated there was a device inside the WACOSA building, and that it would "go off" at anytime.