Stories from September 6, 2020

Fascism scholar says U.S. is 'losing its democratic status'
Yale professor Jason Stanley wrote the book “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.” He talked with NPR about defining fascism and how conspiracy theories play a part.
It was a summery Sunday, now get ready for some fall-like weather. We have details on that, plus a look at which areas have the best chance of rain on Labor Day. By the way, there is a winter storm watch for the Denver area late Monday night and Tuesday!
'But do I love you?': Tips for homebound declutterers
“Inheriting Clutter” author Julie Hall says more people are looking to declutter the home they're stuck in due to the pandemic. She says generational attachments to stuff can complicate the cleanup.
Judge orders Census Bureau to temporarily halt winding down operations
The U.S. Census Bureau for now must stop following a plan that would have it winding down operations in order to finish the 2020 census at the end of September, according to a federal judge's order.
Sept. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 80,000
Minnesota’s confirmed COVID-19 case count climbed past 80,000 on Sunday, amid warnings from state health officials to stay vigilant about safety guidelines during Labor Day weekend gatherings.
Summery but windy today; much cooler on Labor Day
It feels like summer today, but Labor Day will be much cooler. Winds will really pick up this afternoon and some areas have wind advisories. We have details on all that plus a look at the week ahead.
Source: Adrian Peterson agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit Lions
Former Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press.
Widened by erosion, iconic Mississippi headwaters to undergo restoration work
More than half a million people visit the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park every year, most stepping along the path of stones to cross the river at its humble beginnings. Over decades, those many feet have eroded the shoreline.
Portland protests not abating after 100 days
Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, Ore., as nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing.
Thunderstorms rumbled through overnight, now we’re ready for quieter weather. Our Sunday will feel very summery, but you’ll notice the winds pick up.
California avoids major power outages as wildfires rage
Rescuers in military helicopters airlifted 207 people to safety after an explosive wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California’s Sierra National Forest, one of dozens of fires burning Sunday amid record-breaking temperatures that strained the state’s electrical grid and for a time threatened power outages for millions. 
Getting lost in a good book — literally — in 'Kind of a Big Deal'
In Shannon Hale's new novel, a former child actor — who's finding her teen years challenging after a failed audition — discovers that she can physically enter books and become part of their stories.