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The biggest and most boring sports story around right now is the saga of Brett Favre, who apparently really wants to wear purple next year. It's making Vikings fans' souls "twisting around, ready to snap in two". The scary thing is, Favre hs pretty much got his way every step of the way so far. He's reinstated, he's back on the field, and frankly, I don't see a scenario in which Favre doesn't end up in Minnesota. If and when that happens, it's going to be an absolute circus come September here in the Twin Cities.
Speaking of circuses in the Twin Cities. September 1-4th, the Republican Convention will be in St. Paul. It's going to be surreal, of course, having the Republicans descend upon a state that hasn't voted Republican since 1972. Even more surreal will be the national media attention being focused on a state still getting over the unease of the 35W bridge collapse. We Minnesotan's don't like the eye on us. We're not ashamed of anything, or particualrly private. We're just sort of humble and shy.
I suspect though, after the sports media peers deep into Minnesota for Brett Favre in purple, and the national media is here for transition from George W. Bush hated current president to George W. Bush beloved former president, Minnesotans might not be able to function without the spotlight. Here are a few stories that could keep us in the headlnes for a few more months.

OCTOBER: Twins win World Series over the Mets in 7 games.
NOVEMBER: John McCain wins the presidency with Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty as his running mate. Al Franken wins the senate seat up for election.
DECEMBER: Santa Claus found to be real, living in Anoka.
JANUARY: Minneapolis and St. Paul merge, becoming the metropolis known as "Minneapaul".
FEBRUARY: Target and Hallmark mege. Target now owns Valentines Day.
MARCH: The Timberwolves win the NCAA Tournament.