(Minneapolis, MN)  --  As most Minnesota residents are now aware, NFL star Brett Favre is back in Minnesota.  The future Hall-of-Fame quarterback landed after a trip from his home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  The 40-year-old signal-caller made the flight north after a reported visit from a trio of friends from the Minnesota Vikings.  Favre is under contract with the Vikings for the upcoming season, but could also retire for a third time.