Quick Hits

• Fatal shooting in NE Minneapolis: A man died after being found with at least one life-threatening gunshot wound inside a northeast Minneapolis apartment building Sunday morning. No arrests have been made.
• 3-alarm fire injures 2 firefighters: Crews battled a commercial building fire on the 1400 block of East Franklin Avenue Sunday afternoon; two firefighters were hospitalized with minor burns.
• New police chief nominee: Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Bill Peterson to permanently lead the Minneapolis Police Department as reform efforts continue.
• Three weeks to Election Day: Secretary of State Steve Simon says Minnesota will be ready with a "war room mentality" on Nov. 3, and a new Minnesota Poll shows DFL Lt. Gov. Flanagan with a four-point lead over GOP newcomer Tafoya in the U.S. Senate race — 9% of voters remain undecided.
• Kaprizov hat trick: Kirill Kaprizov scored three goals and added an assist as the Wild spoiled Florida's home opener, 4-1.

Minneapolis

• Homicide investigation: MPD spokesman Sgt. Garrett Parten confirmed the fatal Sunday-morning shooting inside the apartment building; KARE11 reports the victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died. KSTP reports no arrests as the investigation continues.
• Franklin Avenue fire: KSTP reports the three-alarm blaze drew aerial water towers and hoses directed through the building's doors, with an assistant fire chief on scene Sunday afternoon. KARE11 says the two injured firefighters suffered minor burns.
• Chief nomination: Frey's pick of Bill Peterson to lead the department permanently comes as the city's police reforms remain ongoing, per KARE11.
• Car break-ins near Lake Nokomis: KSTP reports juvenile window-smashing suspects were caught on camera in south Minneapolis; one resident says repeated break-ins near Lake Nokomis have left him feeling unsafe and frustrated with the city's response.
• Carshare shutdown looms: HOURCAR and Evie Carshare are set to shut down this Thursday, Oct. 15, per a community post, and a rally to support Evie Community Carshare is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.

St. Paul

• JS Bean Factory closes temporarily: The coffee shop closed after a fire in its roasting room, saying on KARE11 that it hopes to reopen by the end of next week but can't confirm a date.
• Ex-Macalester professor charged: A former Macalester College professor, identified in court records as 55 years old, was charged Wednesday after authorities said he damaged a student's backpack and belongings by spilling urine on them, KSTP reports.

Local Sports

• Wild: Kaprizov's four-point night — three goals and an assist — plus Matt Boldy's first goal of the season just seconds in lifted Minnesota past Florida 4-1 in the Panthers' home opener.
• Vikings: Wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison were listed as questionable and starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw ruled out for Sunday's game at New Orleans, per KSTP's pre-game injury report.
• Gophers: Minnesota fell 41-13 at Purdue on Saturday night, with former Gopher Fame Ijeboi running for a career-high 195 yards and three touchdowns against his old team.
• Loons: Duncan McGuire's stoppage-time goal forced a 2-2 draw for Houston, but the point snapped Minnesota United's (7-12-9) five-game losing streak — though the Loons remain winless in seven.
• MIAC football: No. 3 St. John's rolled past Macalester 62-6 in St. Paul behind Trey Feeney's 483 yards and seven touchdown passes, improving to 5-0.

Weather

• After record-breaking heat Saturday, KSTP meteorologist Molly says to enjoy one last dry, summerlike day: Sunday tops out near 87 under plenty of sunshine with lighter winds — so get the yard work or a bike ride in while the stretch lasts.

Minnesota Statewide

• Election prep: Speaking live Saturday at the MinnPost Festival, Secretary of State Steve Simon said state and local election officials are stepping up preparations with a "war room mentality" ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
• Senate race: The Minnesota Poll (KARE11) shows DFL Lt. Gov. Flanagan with a narrow four-point lead over Republican political newcomer Tafoya, with 9% of voters still undecided.
• At Issue (KSTP): This week's episode examines the Engen arrest video and the "officer discretion" questions it raises, plus the state auditor debate.
• Get out the vote: Legendary Twin Cities group Sounds of Blackness has released a new song encouraging Minnesotans to head to the polls.
• Firefly Sisterhood: The Minnesota nonprofit connects breast cancer patients with mentors nationwide, offering tailored peer matches for those facing similar diagnoses, per KARE11's Sunday feature.
• Mussels on duty: A MinnPost feature spotlights an aquarium-meets-robotics setup where 15 freshwater mussels are monitored to help protect the drinking water of half a million Minnesotans.

Nothing hyperlocal to Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park cleared today's curation — we'll lead with west-metro news the moment it breaks.