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Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99
The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.
Warmer Monday and Tuesday with a couple rounds of snow ahead
The week starts warmer but ends colder. The pattern also remains active with disturbances bringing snow chances late Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. 
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president’s power over independent agencies.
A week into immigration operation, Minnesota Somalis remain on edge but vow resilience
An ICE operation focused on Somali immigrants in Minnesota has led to at least 19 arrests in its first week, as federal agents are mum on the exact scope. Somali Minnesotans, most of whom have U.S. citizenship, say it’s creating fear and anxiety in their communities.
Minnesota schools back families as Trump’s anti-immigrant comments stoke new fears
President Donald Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric has frightened students, families and staff across the state. Minnesota school leaders say they’re connecting families to legal resources and enforcing policies to keep students safe at school.
Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch
The Duluth City Council will vote Monday night on whether to transfer the long-closed Lester Park Golf Course to its economic development arm to pave the way for a possible housing development. Critics say the public process leading up to the vote has been flawed.
McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again
J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss.