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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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Mike Renner Talks About His Bachelorette Experience
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 26, 2018
Sam Ekstrom is joined by contestant Mike Renner, who discusses his experience on The Bachelorette, including his conversations with Becca, his relationships with the guys in the […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: 53-Man Roster
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 26, 2018
Over the past few weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group and taken a stab at which players will make […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Specialists
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 25, 2018
Over the past few weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group and taken a stab at which players will make […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Safeties
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 22, 2018
Over the past few weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group and taken a stab at which players will make […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Cornerbacks
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 21, 2018
Over the past few weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group and taken a stab at which players will make […]
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Everson Griffen Garners #19 Ranking in NFL Top 100
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 19, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings have made quite a splash so far on the NFL Network’s Top 100, which ranks the league’s top players as voted on by their […]
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Everything Fans Need to Know About Vikings Training Camp
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 19, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings presented their plans for 2018 training camp Tuesday morning, kicking off a new era after the team spent 52 years trekking to Mankato for […]
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Quarterback Turned Fullback: Johnny Stanton IV Continues His Rollercoaster Career in Minnesota
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 18, 2018
No part of Johnny Stanton IV’s path to the NFL has been easy. Having a successful high school career derailed by a knee injury? Not easy. Bouncing […]
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Can He Ascend Any Higher? Adam Thielen Looks to Continue Progression
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 15, 2018
It’s hard to find a more linear career trajectory than that of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen. You’ve heard the story by now: undrafted Division-II wideout […]
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Suspended Vikings Out to Prove Themselves After Offseason “Mistake”
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 13, 2018
For players on the fringe of making the 53-man roster, the slightest misstep can carry a hefty price. A pair of Minnesota Vikings are hoping an offseason […]
REPORT: C Matz Stockman Transfers From Gophers
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 13, 2018
The Minnesota Golden Gophers roster continues to get revamped as senior Matz Stockman chose to graduate and transfer from the program despite never playing in a game, […]
Broken Faces, Broken Wrists, Broken Hearts
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 12, 2018
Kyle Ratke and Sam Ekstrom break down the injury-filled third episode of The Bachelorette and hold their mock draft of football players from the group football date.