Pete's just a regular Minnesota guy that grew up on the north-side of the Cities (Fridley), spent some quality time at the U of M, chills on the weekends at the family cabin near Duluth, bleeds Vikings purple, and misses the North Stars. He's known for his short attention span; and enjoys Eric Church, Johnny Cash, Zac Brown, Kid Rock, Pink Floyd, 80s hair bands, coffee, beer, scotch, and long sunset walks on the beach. (One of those isn't true.) Pete's a two-time cancer survivor now (Colorectal 2002, Kidney 2014), and knows that life is damn short -- so he's a believer that we should be playing as hard and as often as we can.
Pete Hanson
Is ‘Minnesota Nice’ Still Alive? How Rude Are We vs. Other States?
It appears that 'Minnesota nice' is alive and well, and so is 'Hawaii Nice' and 'Vermont Nice.'
Where Does Minnesota Rank Among the Best States for Fishing?
Minnesota, The Land of 10,000 Lakes. If we're not the number one fishing state in the country, then who is?
Time to Meet the Seventeen Snakes that Call Minnesota Home
Oh sure, we live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but there are only 17 species of snakes that call Minnesota home.
Be On the Lookout for Southern Minnesota Jail Escapee
36-year-old Leonardo Lopez escaped from the Watonwan County jail in St. Peter Monday night, and is still on the loose.
Must See This Magical Minnesota North Shore Airbnb
Last October Amie and I spent four nights at this Airbnb cabin on the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Grand Marais.
Minnesota’s 2023-24 Winter Climate Outlook is Here
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has released its official summer climate outlook for the months of November, December, and January.
Minnesota’s Fall Colors Really Taking Off This Week
The days are getting shorter, and the temps are getting cooler -- which is the perfect recipe for the vibrant fall colors that our state is known for.
Minnesota Vikings Upgrade Offensive Line with Free Agent Signing Yesterday
The Minnesota Vikings made a significant upgrade to their offensive line yesterday, by signing former Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner.
10 Little Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive in Minnesota
Minnesota is not the easiest place to live. Sometimes we even need to tell ourselves little lies to get through it all.
MIN-QUIZ: How Many of MN’s Tallest Buildings Can You Name?
Here are the tallest buildings in the Land of 10,000 Lakes -- and yes all of the top-10 are in Minneapolis.
LOTTO MANIA: Powerball & Mega Millions Combine for $1 Billion+ Jackpots
The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have climbed for a combined total of more than one billion dollars.
Let’s Plan Our Best Minnesota Summer Vacation Ever
The post-pandemic travel boom is off and running, with more than half of all Minnesotans planning on taking a summer vacation.