| Good morning! Cloudy with rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s throughout the state today. Over the weekend, Amaiya Zafar got into the ring for her first USA Boxing sanctioned bout at the Spring Fling United States Amateur Boxing event in Minneapolis. Until this weekend, the 16-year-old hadn't been able to convince USA boxing authorities to allow her to wear a hijab and coverings over her arms and legs. Zafar said she sees herself as a role model for girls and Muslims interested in boxing. "It's definitely not just about me anymore. I feel like it's a victory for the sport of boxing in general," she said. | Forecast | Updraft weather blog |
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| While losing on the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump won a $15 billion down payment on his request to strengthen the military. |
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| Authorities are launching an investigation over claims that the election campaign of a St. Paul City Council member may have solicited an improper campaign contribution from a lobbyist. |
| At least 32 Minnesota children have contracted measles since an outbreak began last month. The vaccination rate among 2-year-olds in Minnesota's Somali-American community is 42 percent, compared with 88 percent of non-Somali kids. | Vaccine fears driving measles outbreak among Somalis |
| Betsy Hodges spoke to MPR News to defend her decision to rescind Lt. John Delmonico's promotion to the top job in the 4th Precinct. In a statement, Janee Harteau said she won't comment further because she doesn't want the situation played out in public anymore. | New rift opens between Minneapolis mayor, police chief |
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| The Ham Lake Fire started 10 years ago Friday. It burned more than 75,000 acres and destroyed over 100 structures, including many longtime family cabins. But the forest, and the people, are recovering. |
| The Minnesota Secretary of State's office is among many targets for budget cuts by the GOP-controlled Legislature. And a former occupant of the office is one of those calling for it to do with less. | Capitol View blog |
| Monday's protests for worker rights around the country are expected to draw larger than usual crowds this year due to President Trump's efforts to crack down on immigration. |
