It's been a long day already, and it's only just begun. Here are a few of our favorite snap shots from along the way:
1) We started out at the IDS building in Minneapolis, where former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and his attorney, Clayton Hanunen, announced they planned to sue the Vikings if the team does not release results of an investigation into Kluwe's claims. You'll note that Kluwe is wearing a "Punters are people, too" t-shirt.
2) Next we hit up the Red Carpet parade, featured All-Stars and also mascots rolling down Nicollet Mall before making their way to Target Field. Before it started, though, we saw three police officers, including Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau, posing for a selfie.
3) And finally, we headed over toward Target Field, an route we encountered the largest game of beanbag toss we have ever seen.
(OK, if you must know, we also stopped for a burrito bowl in between. Sadly, no picture exists of that).
Don't forget: select bars are open until 4 a.m. tonight, and it's been a long three days. … If you see anyone from the Star Tribune out late, and they're tipping back a drink or two, don't criticize them. In the words of Clinton Portis, just say it was a young guy livin'.
