Vikings new head coach Zimmer to face myriad of issues

Mike Zimmer
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will be the next Vikings head coach, reports say.
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The Minnesota Vikings have hired their new head coach. Mike Zimmer, an NFL defensive coordinator for the last 15 years, replaces Leslie Frazier who was fired in December.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the new coach.

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