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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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MINI-CAMP NOTEBOOK: Zimmer on Treadwell, QB Transitions & Three Starters Out
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 12, 2018
Few Minnesota Vikings have been more scrutinized over the past two-plus years than former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell. The 23rd pick of the 2016 draft generated a […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Linebackers
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 11, 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: Defensive Linemen
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 7, 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
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 7, 2018
Check out beat reporter Sam Ekstrom’s breakdowns of each position group as he ultimately takes a stab at predicting the 53-man roster. QUARTERBACK The league’s spotlight was […]
Boneheaded Blunders & Early Connections
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 6, 2018
Kyle Ratke and Sam Ekstrom review the harrowing second episode of The Bachelorette. They recap all the faux pas and follies of various contestants and discuss who […]
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OTA NOTEBOOK: Cook Progresses, Carlson Impresses & Zimmer’s Birthday
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 5, 2018
Just over eight months removed from an ACL injury that abruptly derailed his rookie season, Dalvin Cook ran plays with the offense for the first time in […]
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Mike Remmers Growing More Comfortable at Guard
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 5, 2018
When Mike Remmers was thrust into action at right guard in Week 17 of the 2017 season, nobody knew it would be a possible 2018 preview. The […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Offensive Linemen
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 4, 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: Tight Ends
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 1, 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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Mike Zimmer Recalls Playing Pool With One of His Sports Heroes
By Sam Ekstrom - May 30, 2018
Most young sports fans grow up idolizing certain athletes, and if they’re lucky, they get to meet them. Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer recounted his own […]
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OTA NOTEBOOK: Barr’s Back, Kickers Compete and Injury Updates
By Sam Ekstrom - May 30, 2018
Rain forced the Minnesota Vikings inside for Wednesday’s organized team activity, giving them a chance to break in their indoor facility with the first full practice on […]
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Vikings Position Battles 2018: Running Backs
By Sam Ekstrom - May 29, 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 […]