That’s Wild Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is overseas playing with Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Championships and while his team just got eliminated by Denmark in the quarterfinals, he did get to meet a big-time fan. New York Islanders top defenseman Noah Dobson recently sang a whole lot of praises for Spurgeon… Continue reading Noah Dobson Is Big Fan of Wild’s Jared Spurgeon – Wilderness Walk
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Jamie Erdahl’s heartfelt plea to announce Vikings pick at 2027 NFL draft ignites fan frenzy for a dream come true
The Spark of a DreamIn an electrifying moment of ambition and nostalgia, a Minnesota native lays out an unconventional request that has ignited the imagination of countless fans. This heartfelt desire reflects not only personal passion but also the deep-rooted connection between identity and sport. A Personal Connection to the GameGrowing up in Minnesota, the… Continue reading Jamie Erdahl’s heartfelt plea to announce Vikings pick at 2027 NFL draft ignites fan frenzy for a dream come true
Doesn’t Seem Like Kevin O’Connell is a Fan of “Unique” NFL Offseason Rules; Expects Major Changes
Credit: Joseph Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings have been practicing in Eagan this week. We’ve seen photos and videos of just about every notable player on roster, other than Justin Jefferson, who has not yet been spotted at voluntary “Phase 1” of MN Vikings offseason workouts. Jefferson wasn’t… Continue reading Doesn’t Seem Like Kevin O’Connell is a Fan of “Unique” NFL Offseason Rules; Expects Major Changes
Viking “Fan of Year” Betsy Fine revels Super Bowl experience
Betsy Fine is going to the Super Bowl. Who is Betsy Fine and why is she off to New Orleans? It’s because she was honored with the trip by the Minnesota Vikings because she is the team’s 2024 Fan of the Year. As part of the honor as the Minnesota Vikings Fan of the Year,… Continue reading Viking “Fan of Year” Betsy Fine revels Super Bowl experience
Could a Vikings fan favorite return to the team in 2025?
Sometimes, the business side of the NFL gets in the way of player loyalty. Longtime favorites bid farewell and sign elsewhere, usually due to salary cap constraints. This happened in 2023 when the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with wideout Adam Thielen. The Detroit Lakes, MN, native played his college football at Minnesota State before signing… Continue reading Could a Vikings fan favorite return to the team in 2025?
Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach
There’s a children’s song that says, “it’s a small world after all”, and this week I was reminded of that when I discovered I have a “connection” if you will, to the new Head Coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson. Minnesota Vikings fans are all too acquainted with Johnson as he was until earlier… Continue reading Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach
Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
A mere 4,650 miles distant from Toronto, in Honolulu, my oldest son, Jim — a retired lieutenant colonel from the USMC — waited until game’s end to make his concession. I recall viewing the Vikings’ second Super Bowl loss (a 24-7 mismatch vs. Miami on Jan. 13, 1974) and Jim suffering greatly in comparison to… Continue reading Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
It is hard to wait for this game but what can you do? I like to do other things so that I am not thinking about the game too much. I really am not smart enough to talk about the X’s and O’s with any conviction or authority. So, I watch college football in search… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers
More of them, though, leaned into the heart over the head: “I can’t bring myself to cheer for a team from Wisconsin” was one response, along with this one: “Gotta go with Detroit simply because of the insufferability factor with Packer fans.” The largest answer category, though, was some variation on “neither.” One responded “meteor,”… Continue reading ‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers
Vikings Predicted to Part Ways With $67 Million Fan Favorite
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings‘ 2025 offseason has many moving parts with 11 notable contributors poised to reach free agency. While the Vikings should push to retain their internal talent that’s driven an 8-2 start to the 2024 season, the cost analysis of re-signing a player versus a… Continue reading Vikings Predicted to Part Ways With $67 Million Fan Favorite