About Dustin Baker

Dustin Baker is a novelist and political scientist. His debut thriller, The Motor Route, is out now. He hosts VikesNow on YouTube and has covered the Vikings since 1996. Guilty pleasures: peanut butter ice cream, The Sopranos, Basset Hounds, and The Doors.

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Dalton Risner hypes up the crowd after a home win over the Cardinals.
Jul 21, 2025
Free agent guard Dalton Risner has been linked to a potential landing spot with an AFC playoff squad. This is…
Vikings QB Sam Darnold pursued by Levi Onwuzurike in 2024.
Jul 21, 2025
A Vikings rival, the Detroit Lions, just took a serious summer blow. Here’s what happened, who’s affected, and why it…
a Vikings helmet at training camp
Jul 20, 2025
The Vikings head into training camp with one big mystery still up in the air. It’s a position that could…
New Orleans Saints helmets lined up on the bench during a 2021 road game.
Jul 20, 2025
After over four months, one former Vikings starter has chosen the New Orleans Saints as his next NFL destination, hoping…
A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field at TCO Performance Center.
Jul 19, 2025
A surprise Vikings starter is earning attention before training camp even starts. Here’s why fans and analysts are already buzzing…
Jalen Nailor lines up during the Vikings’ 2025 Wild Card game vs. the Rams.
Jul 19, 2025
A spicy trade proposal has surfaced involving Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor. Here’s the full lay of the land, and…
Adam Thielen celebrates a touchdown against the Cardinals in Charlotte.
Jul 18, 2025
An old friend continues to surface in Vikings conversations — this time with kudos for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy. Here's…
Jordan Addison celebrates a catch against the Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Jul 18, 2025
After Jordan Addison’s DUI plea, a surprise clause in his rookie deal could rock his world. Here’s what it actually…
Vikings fans display personalized banners while celebrating a win over the Panthers in Charlotte.
Jul 17, 2025
One Vikings defender responds after being left off a pecking order of the NFL’s top safeties. He made it clear…
Koi Perich, a Golden Gopher, throws out a pitch a Twins game
Jul 17, 2025
One Minnesota Golden Gophers defender openly shared his lifelong dream to suit up for the Minnesota Vikings — and he…