MINNEAPOLIS (AP) In a snow-covered Minneapolis front yard last week hung a purple Vikings flag at half-staff, a woeful memory of what could have been.

Yes, Super Bowl weekend has arrived, but the ratings might lag behind around here.

"It's the end of another inglorious Vikings season," said Keith Richotte of Grand Forks, N.D. "So put your head down, wear as many layers of clothing as you can and hope the snow melts in the next three months." (MORE)