 A 13-week process, COA will be trained for narcotics detection, searches, tracking, and apprehension. COA replaces K-9 Mojo, who retired this spring after nine years, with the Sheriff's Office. Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 2.9% from May to June. The state lost 3,200 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis from May to June, with the private sector down 3,300 jobs. Deed Commissioner Matt Varelek.