Sartell's Mike Spanier is retiring from the NFL after 21 seasons in the league. Sunday's Pro Bowl will be his final game. Mike was hired by Jerry Seeman in 1999. He wore #90 and worked as a line judge.
Kubiak, 58, replaces Kevin Stefanski, who left the Vikings to become head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Kubiak was previously head coach of the Houston Texans from 2006-2013 and head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2015-2016.
The Minnesota Vikings added five representatives Tuesday to the upcoming Pro Bowl game. Running back Dalvin Cook, defensive end Danielle Hunter and safety Harrison Smith had previously been named to the NFC squad.
Super Bowl LIV is now set. It will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He expects this to be a close game and stopped short of giving either team the edge.