Nick Cooper

Even during years when the NFL isn't employing replacement referees, you'll hear an occasional shout questioning the vision of those officiating the game. Now one Wisconsin eye doctor is offering real help for the problem fans have diagnosed referees with for years.

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Normally the "M" logo painted on the football field at the University of Minnesota-Crookston appears centered at the 50-yard line. Normally is the key word.

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It looks as though TLC's hugely popular "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" TV series won't be going away anytime soon.

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Unless you just woke from a coma, you know about the uproar surrounding the loss the Green Bay Packers suffered in a Monday Night Football matchup in Seattle this week. In response, NBC26 in Green Bay decided to introduce their "replacement weather guy".

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A new body modification craze called "bagel head" is sweeping Japan, and is likely to catch on elsewhere before it goes away. What is bagel head? How is bagel head made?

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Christian Ponder continues to grow into his role as the quarterback of the future for the Minnesota Vikings, and his performance in the 24-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers included a few highlights such as his first NFL rushing touchdown. Here's a rundown of of game notes and highlights from the game:

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While the tailgating experience looks to improve with the construction of the new Vikings stadium in a few years, fans will have a new way to party and get ready for games at the Metrodome: Railgating.

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The Minnesota Vikings will enter their week 3 matchup as underdogs playing host to the San Francisco 49ers, who appear to be the hottest team in the NFL right now. Looking to upset the undefeated 49ers and stay above .500 on the season will be a tough challenge as San Francisco's ruthless defense and strong, balanced offense comes to town on Sunday at noon.

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In preparation for one of the biggest inline marathon events in the country, area officials are cautioning motorists of road closures that may hamper driving Friday evening and Saturday. Get the full rundown on road limitations and see the interactive map.

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Fans of the Discovery Channel show "Storm Chasers" had the chance to check out the TIV (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) in Canal Park yesterday (September 13) as a part of the release announcement for the IMAX film "Tornado Alley" coming to the Omnitheater at the Science Museum of Minnesota this fall.

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World-renowned actor Sir Ian McKellen is known by most Americans for his roles as Ganfalf in The Lord of the Rings franchise and Magneto in most of the X-Men movies. His accent and classical British style aren't generally things one would associate with Sir Mix-A-Lot's song "Baby Got Back", but one young man decided to mix the two in a hilarious blend.

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The City of Duluth announced plans to begin repair work to portions of Skyline Parkway impacted by June's flooding.

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