Bears

Bear encounters have been on the increase this summer in Minnesota and the DNR has just issued a few tips on how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

The Vikings lost 16-6 Sunday afternoon in Chicago to the Bears to drop to 2-2 on the season. Chicago led 10-0 at halftime and 16-0 at the end of 3 quarters. The Vikings knocked out Bears' starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in the 1st quarter but backup Chase Daniel threw for 195 yards and a touchdown to lift Chicago to the win.

If this isn't a sure sign of spring, I don't know what is! Danger: Bears Crossing

The great white hunter. A man to be revered or reviled, depending on your environmental leanings. But it's undeniable that this version of getting close to nature on a hunting stand in the woods was NOT in this guy's plans.

The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season.  Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears.  He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half...

Oh, if only we could combine last year with this year. The good and the bad-but-interesting. I'm serious. I'm writhing in pain over the fact it's not possible.