Expectations are high for the Vikings this year

The Minnesota Vikings begin a new season on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Vikings were one game away from making it to the Super Bowl last year and expectations are high for this year's squad.

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discusses the upcoming season with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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