Ben Goessling

Sports reporter | Vikings

Ben Goessling covers the Vikings for the Star Tribune. He has covered the team since 2012, and has previously covered the Twins, Wild, Washington Nationals and prep sports.

After graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.

Recent content from Ben Goessling

Vikings mock draft: seven rounds, eight picks and, yes, one quarterback

Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling predicts how the team will use its nine draft picks and secure a quarterback of the future.

Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.

Part 6 of a series: Six quarterbacks are on the draft radar to fill both practical and philosophical needs for the Vikings.

Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon

Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling ran his first Boston Marathon on Monday, and by the time he finished, gratitude for the experience overshadowed any disappointments.

Training for Boston Marathon during a never-ending Vikings season

Interviews, free-agent signings and NFL injuries interrupted Vikings reporter Ben Goessling's training to prepare for the race. So how did he prepare to run in today's race?

How NIL and the transfer portal are shaking up the Vikings' draft strategy

This year's NFL draft includes just 58 underclassmen, the result of NIL and transfer rules that empower players to stay in college longer.

Vikings offensive coordinator suspended for three weeks without pay

Wes Phillips pleaded guilty in February to careless driving after a December arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. He can return to work April 23, the week of the NFL draft.

NFL overhauls kickoff rules. Here's how they'll look.

The change, approved on a trial basis for 2024, comes after years of discussion over the future of the kickoff, as the NFL sought to reduce injury and increase excitement.

Three things Brian Flores was looking for to evolve Vikings defense

When Kevin O'Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores met to discuss the Vikings' defense for 2024, they knew there were holes to fill in three areas.

Inside Kevin O'Connell's plan for picking Vikings' next quarterback

Private workouts, public lunches and chats with star receiver Justin Jefferson are part of the head coach's process for choosing the Vikings' quarterback of the future.

Vikings keeping Justin Jefferson in the loop on quarterback changes

The Vikings are once again trying to sign star receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension while bringing in someone new to throw him passes.

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