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Sam Ekstrom
Sam Ekstrom is an executive producer and host at Locked On Sports Minnesota. He's previously covered the Vikings for 105 The Ticket, Zone Coverage, Purple Insider, and the Associated Press. He grew up in Vermillion, S.D. rooting for the USD Coyotes (not SDSU) and graduated from Dordt (not "dork") University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Preseason Review With Sage
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 14, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels break down Minnesota’s 17-10 preseason win over Buffalo, how Dalvin Cook looked and why the Vikings are so good in the preseason. […]
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3 Studs, 3 Duds From Preseason Game #1
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 10, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings kicked their preseason off with a win Thursday night as C.J. Ham and Rodney Adams scored touchdowns in a 17-10 win over the Buffalo […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: 5 Players Up, 5 Players Down
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 10, 2017
Sam Ekstrom goes through players who improved their stock and hurt their stock during training camp. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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VIDEO: Sam, Luke and Arif Review Training Camp
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 9, 2017
Sam Ekstrom, Luke Inman and Arif Hasan put a bow on the final practice ever for Minnesota Vikings training camp in Mankato.
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Jarius Wright: The Forgotten Receiver?
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 9, 2017
After watching Jarius Wright get buried on the wide receiver depth chart a year ago, it might be surprising to some fans that as recently as 2015, […]
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Versatile Kevin Stefanski Tackling Third New Coaching Assignment in Three Years
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 7, 2017
When Brett Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2009, spurring one of the most exhilarating seasons in team history, his position coach was 58-year-old Kevin Rogers, the […]
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BREAKING: Linval Joseph Signs Four-Year Contract Extension
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 5, 2017
According to defensive tackle Linval Joseph’s agency, he has agreed to a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. New deal in Minnesota for Linval Joseph as he […]
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Rodney Adams and Stacy Coley Battling For Coveted Roster Spots
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 5, 2017
Between the flashy hair, the wide smile and the charismatic personality, Rodney Adams quickly became a fan favorite in Mankato as fans expected the rookie receiver to […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Rodney Adams, Taylor Heinicke Interviews
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 4, 2017
Sam Ekstrom has exclusives with Rodney Adams and Taylor Heinicke and reviews practice with Luke Inman and Arif Hasan. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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NOTEBOOK: Floyd’s Strong Impression, Treadwell’s Injury & Gedeon Name Drops
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 3, 2017
After going through a legal battle in June that seemed like it might endanger his future in Minnesota, Michael Floyd has shaken off the Kombucha kerfuffle and […]
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EKSTROM: With Peterson Gone, Vikings Joining Multi-Back Trend
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 2, 2017
When the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with Adrian Peterson in free agency, their offensive identity immediately changed. While it’s still unclear exactly what type of attack the […]
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Terence Newman Has a Unique Analogy for the Lombardi Trophy
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 1, 2017
Entering his 15th season, Terence Newman has filled his résumé with more personal accomplishments than most NFL players will ever achieve. But he has never won a Super […]