Sam Ekstrom sits in for Ron Johnson and welcomes in Luke Inman of Superior Sports Talk. The two hit on all the big Minnesota Vikings talkers, including Justin Jefferson vs. Cooper Kupp, Anthony Barr resurfacing in Dallas, K.J. Osborn's momentum into Year 3, and how the coaching staff should handle the starters in the preseason.

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The Minnesota Football Party is back. Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom discuss whether it's realistic to expect a Minnesota Vikings defensive resurgence. They address Greg Joseph's lack of competition at training camp, Kellen Mond's struggles and Irv Smith Jr.'s thumb surgery. They also speak with former NFL receiver Ron Johnson about his experiences at training camp and his background as a coach.

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The Minnesota Vikings have sustained their first big injury of training camp with Irv Smith, Jr sustaining a finger injury that will keep him out the next four weeks. With that in mind which possible targets could the Vikings be eyeing in the free agent pool as well as a potential trade suitor at tight end and other positions of weakness? Plus, a quick recap of the Twins’ last night victory over Detroit after seeing their newly acquired pitching help in action. Finally, Luke puts Sam on the hot seat with “What Does It Mean” where they discuss Anthony Edwards’ ceiling among the NBA’s best and brightest. 

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The Minnesota Twins officially made a splash before the trade deadline acquiring three new arms to add into the rotation. However, will it be enough to push them over the division hump or did they wait too long missing out on high end talent? Plus, a trip to TCO where Sam fills us in on all the Vikings practice notes. Including an injury update on two vital pieces inside the teams new offense. Finally, “What Does It Mean” as we try our best to recap the iconic career Vin Scully put together and the impact he had on his team, the city of Los Angeles and multiple generations inside the broadcasting booth.

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Injuries are theme of the latest Ron Johnson Show as Ron discusses the news of Irv Smith Jr.'s surgery and Dalvin Cook's finger injury. Plus, Gabe Henderson of the Vikings Entertainment Network joins to discuss his training camp observations and his upcoming Las Vegas trip.

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Longtime Minnesota Twins beat writer and Star Tribune columnist LaVelle E. Neal III joins Ron Johnson on a massive trade deadline day for the team. He and Ron discuss the Twins plans and venture off into some Minnesota Vikings training camp talk. Plus, LaVelle's Chicago Bears sign a former Vikings tackle.

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The Minnesota Twins have officially made a move to acquire all-star reliever Jorge Lopez from the Baltimore Orioles. Sam and Luke break down the deal that sends a handful of young prospects away however, in return, receiving some much needed pitching help. Plus, more news, notes and observations from Vikings training camp including who’s shined in practice and what “Plan B” is for Garrett Bradbury. 

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It the debut episode of The Minnesota Football Party! Arif Hasan, Luke Inman and Luke Braun join host Sam Ekstrom for an hour of Minnesota Vikings discussion. Among the topics:

-Does Kirk Cousins have what it takes?

-Dalvin Cook is less valuable than you think.

-Ranking the Vikings offensive line draft busts.

-Where Jared Allen falls among the best Vikings all-time (that weren't drafted by the team)

-Naming the biggest "Party Fouls" of the week around the NFL.

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The Minnesota Vikings have officially kicked off their 2022 season with a handful of practices in the books. So what is Dalvin Cook’s value to the team in Kevin O’Connell’s new pass-first offense? Plus, outside of Jared Allen, which Vikings free agent signing ranks as the best in franchise history? We break down the position battles, splash plays and plenty more.

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Ron Johnson has plenty to react to on today's show, including Deshaun Watson's suspension and Deebo Samuel's new contract. Plus, the Minnesota Vikings are banning video at training camp, and is Jared Allen destined for the Hall of Fame?

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