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
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.
Adopt a Saint Cloud Storm Drain This Summer
You can adopt a stretch of highway, a pond, even a park -- and now, in the City of Saint Cloud you can adopt your very own storm drain.
Need to Get Away? Check Out This Magical 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.
Tornado Watch in Effect Until Midnight Tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for a portion of Central Minnesota in effect until midnight.
How Many of the 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.
Tornado Watch in Effect Until 10 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for a large portion of central Minnesota in effect until 10 pm tonight.
10 Best Places for Cinco de Mayo Nachos Around St. Cloud
It's hard to beat a pile of loaded nachos when it comes to satisfying your appetite for a dose of Mexican food, especially on Cinco de Mayo.
Where to Dine Outdoors in Central Minnesota
With spring finally showing its face, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the best spots in Central Minnesota for outdoor eating and drinking.
Lakeside Glamping in a Covered Wagon Near Vergas, Minnesota
Who's up for glamping in a private covered wagon on Rose Lake in Otter Tail County.
Minnesota Wild Open Playoffs Tonight Against St. Louis
The regular season is over, and it's time for the Wild to prove their regular season success translates to the postseason. The goal? Lord Stanley's Cup.
Make Dream Getaway #61 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!
Powerball Climbs to $421 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, and the estimated jackpot has now climbed to $421 million for tonight's drawing.