According to Chief Mike Tusken, the decision to purchase the gear will first go in front of the City Council where people will have a chance to weigh in. 

The Cook County board is set to make a big vote Tuesday, that could end with its residents seeing a nearly 20 percent tax hike. 

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is expected to announce his appointment to Al Franken's Senate seat at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. 

A Mellen resident captured video of four elk taking a highway stroll.