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Update: Proctor Police Chief Vacancy

[gtxvideo vid='ECzv0Pxt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ECzv0Pxt.jpg' vtitle='Update: Proctor Police Chief Vacancy'] PROCTOR, Minn. - The city of Proctor's vacant seat for police chief may not be filled anytime soon, according to Mark Casey, the city’s administrator. Casey told FOX 21 the Proctor Civil…

Cloquet Police Chief Under Investigation Releases Statement

[gtxvideo vid='aoObZwEx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aoObZwEx.jpg' vtitle='Cloquet Police Chief Releases Statement'] CLOQUET, Minn. - FOX 21 learned new details Wednesday about the investigation of Cloquet's Police Chief, Steve Stracek. Stracek's complaint against him will be investigated by an outside firm -- not the…

Two Men Charged in Fatal Accident on Hwy 169

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - Criminal complaints were filed for two men, today, in Itasca County District Court. One charges Tomas Charles Cuellar, 39, of Grand Rapids, with Criminal Vehicular Homicide and another charging Bradley Gene Doree, 48, of Hill City…

Grandma's Marathon Announces Musical Acts

DULUTH, Minn.-Grandma's Marathon announced today that three huge 90s bands will play "Rock the Big Top" party June 16th in Canal Park. Everclear, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball will be playing some of…

Drug Bust in Eveleth, 3 Arrested

EVELETH, Minn. - Members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed three search warrants on March 21, 2017, which resulted in three arrests. These individuals were arrested for various drug and weapons charges. As a result…

Duluth to Participate in Earth Hour on March 25

DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth will be participating along with millions around the world on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to commemorate Earth Hour. For one hour, the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge and…

House GOP Lines Up Tuition Tax Credit, Social Security Help

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - House Republicans are aiming to exempt more Social Security income from taxes as part of a $1.35 billion tax relief bill. That provision was the highlight of Republicans' tax bill released Wednesday. The bill would…

Target Celebrates Stretch Marks in New Swimwear Campaign

NEW YORK (AP) - Target is celebrating the stretch mark as a thing of beauty. The chain has launched a swimwear campaign on social media that features four models in unretouched images as it promotes a focus on inclusivity. Social…

Police: 2 Injured in Wisconsin Shooting, Schools on Lockdown

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting has critically injured two people in northern Wisconsin, and area schools and a hospital are on lockdown. Dozens of police cars and emergency vehicles were responding after a shooting was reported Wednesday…

Budget Fights Brew as Legislature Starts Assembling Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers' budget-setting spree is in full swing. Cuts to state agencies and big tax breaks began to materialize this week as House and Senate Republicans started releasing detailed budget plans with a $1.65 billion…

Empty Bowl Auction Opens

DULUTH, Minn.-Second Harvest’s Empty Bowl Auction officially opened today. The auction features bowls crafted by area artists. Proceeds help benefit the Northern Lakes Food Bank. The actual empty bowl event will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Former Sen. Feingold Launches New Advocacy Campaign

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is starting a new nonprofit political advocacy group focused on voters' rights, campaign finance reform, protecting the independence of the U.S. Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College. Feingold announced the…

2017 Commercial Shipping Season Kicks Off Today

DULUTH, Minn. - The 2017 commercial shipping season started this morning, just after sunrise. The  Roger Blough was the first ship to pass beneath the lift bridge and begin her journey the…

Animal Allies Educating Northland Youth

DULUTH, Minn. - Some say seeing is believing. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth is looking to educate Northland youth by making way into classrooms, to teach hands-on. Twenty-five years later,…

Aquatic Invasive Species Course

Duluth, Minn Invasive species have caught the attention of the St. Louis River Alliance and there doing what they can to take on the issue before it gets worse. Ordinary citizens…

Superior To Invest In Local Attractions

Superior, Wis Tonight the City of Superior is looking to make a splash in the tourism industry by revamping two of its most treasured pieces of land. Wisconsin Point will finally…

Gordy's Hosts Charity Fundraiser Before Opening

CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet opens for the season tomorrrow. The restaurant hosted a fundraiser tonight, allowing the highest bidders to enjoy a private party at the famous diner, all while…

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