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
Your Complete Guide to Waite Park’s Family Fun Fest
After two years off due to the pandemic, Waite Park's annual Family Fun Fest celebration starts today.
The Next ‘Free State Park Day’ in Minnesota is June 11th
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that entry fees at all 75 Minnesota state parks will be waived on Saturday, June 11th.
Tornado Watch Until in Effect Until 10 pm
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 pm tonight for portions of western and central Minnesota, designated as a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' by the NWS.
As Minnesota’s Summer Starts, Tips to Prevent Child Drownings
Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota is a time for gathering, fun, celebrating, and the joyous splashing and giggling of kids in the water.
Twenty Things We Should Be Busy Bragging About in Minnesota
Here are the top-20 things that we Minnesotans should be bragging about (but don't because it's not 'Minnesota Nice.')
Dine with Your Dog: St. Cloud’s Dog-Friendly Patio Guide
Looking for the perfect place to grab a bite with your four-legged friend this summer?
Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot an Estimated $135 Million
No one matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, increasing the jackpot to $302 million for Wednesday night's drawing.
Many of the Top Hospitals in U.S. are in Minnesota
Newsweek's 'World's Best Hospitals' report is out for 2022, and CentraCare's Saint Cloud Hospital is ranked as the 2nd best hospital in Minnesota.
Make Dream Getaway #62 Your Trip of a Lifetime
Whatever YOUR Dream Getaway is, we want to make it come true! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the trip of your dreams -- and have us pay for it!
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 10 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of central Minnesota in effect until 10 pm tonight.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 8 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of central Minnesota in effect until 8 pm tonight.
Flood Warnings for Sauk & Mississippi Rivers at St. Cloud
Record breaking rainfall last week across the area has led to high water levers on Central Minnesota lakes and rivers.