Aug. 23, 2019

It’s the last full weekend of August. How did that happen exactly? This weekend is a split weather decision. Saturday will be the sunnier, nicer day this weekend; clouds increase Sunday. And lows in the 30s and frost visit northern Minnesota early next week. Enjoy your last summer moment this year! ~ MPR News staff | Updraft blog | Forecast

Detainees wanted: Minnesota's closed private prison eyes a deal with ICE

In western Minnesota, one company is hoping to house hundreds of immigrant detainees. But it’s dividing the community.

In 2016: Plan to reopen Minnesota private prison divides Capitol
Unequal outcomes: Most ICE detainees held in rural areas where deportation risks soar
Latest: Minnesota lawmakers announce plan to ban for-profit immigration detention

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Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates

Escalating his trade war with China, President Trump bumped up his tariffs on Chinese imports Friday, lashing back after Beijing raised taxes on U.S. products.

More rate cuts? Powell says Fed is ready to help economy grow amid trade tensions

Court: Suit by St. Cloud couple opposed to filming same-sex weddings can continue

A federal appeals court on Friday resurrected a lawsuit by two Minnesota filmmakers, who argue that their objection to filming same-sex weddings should be protected under First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of religion.

15 confirmed or suspected cases of vaping lung damage in Minn.

Minnesota health officials say they’re aware of 15 confirmed or potential cases of lung damage related to vaping.

Earlier: What's behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?

Minneapolis council approves $200K award to Jamar Clark's family

The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday to approve a $200,000 settlement payout to the family of Jamar Clark who was killed by a police officer in 2015.

Record crowds flock to Minnesota State Fair on opening day

Fair officials said 133,326 people passed through the gates on Thursday. That broke the previous opening-day record of 122,695, set just last year.

Appetites: Food critics dish on their must-try food at the fair — and must-avoid
Data: Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair
More: What you need to know about this year’s State Fair

The Amazon rainforest, ablaze in Brazil

There have been 74,155 fires in Brazil so far this year, mostly in the Amazon, and about half of which have ignited in just the past month. Some world leaders are raising the alarm.

G7: Macron urges members to put Amazon fires at top of agenda

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated again for cancer

The 86-year-old justice just wrapped up weeks of treatment after a new cancerous tumor was found on her pancreas. Doctors say there's no evidence of cancer elsewhere.

On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

Last year, a record number of people drowned in the Great Lakes. This year, drownings are on pace to set a new record. Some in Duluth say more and better-trained lifeguards are needed to make beaches on Lake Superior safer.

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