Quick Hits

• Two fatal light-rail incidents in under 24 hours. A person died after being struck by a Green Line train near University and Prior avenues in St. Paul just after 8:30 p.m. Friday; a Blue Line train then struck and killed a person at Minneapolis' 46th Street Station Saturday morning, Metro Transit police say.
• Rabies exposure alert: A rabid bat was found in Minneapolis, and state health officials are urging customers of Wildlife Services MN to come forward ASAP amid concerns over potential rabies exposure, as the state investigates the wildlife service.
• Fatal crash on the 694 ring: One person died just before 8 p.m. Saturday when a Chevy Silverado crashed in Brooklyn Center while traveling from westbound I-694 — the interstate corridor just north of Crystal, Robbinsdale and New Hope.
• Weekend scoreboard: The Vikings sloshed past the Bears 9-3 in Chicago; the Lynx beat Connecticut 101-89 to close in on the WNBA's top playoff seed; the Twins split in Anaheim (a 6-5 loss in 11 innings, then an 8-0 win); the Gophers rolled Akron 41-7.
• Downstate flooding: About 9 inches of rain over the weekend flooded an estimated 80% of homes in New Richland (population 1,200), where cleanup continues after rescues.

Golden Valley & West Metro

Nothing squarely in Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope or St. Louis Park in today's feed — but two nearby items are worth your attention:

• Brooklyn Center fatal crash: One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Just before 8 p.m., a Chevy Silverado was going from westbound I-694 toward a westbound connecting route when it crashed. Drivers who regularly use the 694 ring through the north-metro communities should expect the aftermath of a busy weekend for emergency responders.
• Rabies alert applies here, too: Any west-metro resident who has used Wildlife Services MN should heed health officials' call to come forward, per KARE11, given the potential rabies exposure tied to a rabid bat found in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis

• Blue Line fatality: Metro Transit police say a Blue Line train struck and killed a person at 46th Street Station Saturday morning — the second fatal collision involving a light-rail train in less than 24 hours.
• Uptown shooting investigation: Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help finding a car linked to the mass shooting outside the Reign Event Center two months ago, sharing a photo in a social media post.
• Hit-and-run injures 9-year-old: A boy was hit by a car in Northeast Minneapolis, and police are searching for the driver, who left the scene on foot.
• Upper Harbor opens: Upper Harbor Regional Park has opened in north Minneapolis, marking the first phase of a major riverfront redevelopment. The 20-acre park is the public's first look at the long-planned project.
• Walk to End Alzheimer's: Target Field is set to host thousands for the Twin Cities walk, which offers 1- and 2-mile routes, a Promise Garden ceremony and kids' activities.
• Market find: KARE11 spotlighted Rapha Farms at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, a vendor offering handmade goat-milk soaps, lotions and other natural body-care products.

St. Paul

• Green Line fatality: A person died after being struck by a Green Line train shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday near University and Prior avenues, Metro Transit reports.
• Burglary spree charges: A man has been charged in connection with a St. Paul burglary spree, accused of breaking into multiple homes and stealing a car.

Local Sports

• Vikings 9, Bears 3: On a rainy Sunday in Chicago, Isaiah Rodgers recovered a fumble and blocked a late field-goal attempt as Minnesota's defense shut down Caleb Williams and the Bears.
• Lynx 101, Sun 89: Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and Olivia Miles added 21 in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sunday as the surging Lynx moved closer to clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
• Twins split in Anaheim: Saturday's 6-5, 11-inning loss ended on Christian Moore's two-out, bases-loaded infield single that bounded off Twins reliever Taylor Rogers' leg to score Zach Neto. Sunday was much better: Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer allowed one hit over six stellar innings in an 8-0 win.
• Gophers 41, Zips 7: Drake Lindsey threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Minnesota handled Akron.
• Loons slide continues: Marco Reus had a goal and an assist as the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 3-2 Saturday night in St. Paul. The Loons sit at 7-11-8.

Minnesota Statewide

• New Richland cleanup: Residents described water "up to their armpits" as the town of about 1,200 cleans up after weekend flooding hit an estimated 80% of homes, forcing rescues. No injuries were reported, per the MinnPost news roundup.
• Diaper aid: Minnesota is putting $1.1 million toward diapers as more families turn to help — a reality new mom Megan Pellettiere, standing in the diaper aisle at Target with her 10-week-old daughter Oona, knows firsthand.
• Politics, per KSTP's "At Issue": A new batch of polling shows tightening statewide races, and former Gov. Dayton spoke on the state's fraud response.
• Fall at the zoo: The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to the Minnesota Zoo this fall, adding a trivia theme that challenges visitors to match pumpkin carvings to clues along the trail — a fun option when the autumn calendar fills up.