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
Who Else is Addicted to Dot’s Pretzels?
Is anyone else addicted to Dot's Pretzels? I can't be the only one. And they're not cheap! I'm not even a big pretzel lover. But Dot's! Right?
Minnesota Twins 2023 Special Events & Promotion Calendar
The Target Field home opener for the Minnesota Twins is Thursday, April 6th against the defending World Champion Houston Astros.
TRUE or FALSE: You Can Get Ticketed for Honking in Minnesota
We've all tooted our own horn from time to time, but are there instances in Minnesota where doing that is against the law?
Twenty Things We Should Be 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.')
Think Spring & Guess Minnesota’s Most Commonly Seen Bird
As spring approaches, let's take a moment to talk about birds in Minnesota.
Think Summer! Minnesota Ranked Among Best States for Camping
The bean counters at Love Lawn have poured over the data to determine the best states for camping in America -- and Minnesota is among the best!
Have You Tried Any of These Minnesota Top ‘Weird Food’ Combos?
I asked you to share a favorite food combo that everyone else thinks is completely weird -- and there was a clear favorite.
The Ten Best Things About Winter in Minnesota
Now that we've made it through February, we thought it would be a good time to take a peek at the things we like best about winter in Minnesota.
The 2023 List of Minnesota’s Best Colleges & Universities is Out
Where does your school rank on the annual list of the best colleges & universities in Minnesota?
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Meet Giving Tuesday
Next Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, where we are all encouraged to put the holiday shopping craze on pause for a day, and make a donation to a non-profit that we value.
Check Out 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.
507 Area Code Running Out of Numbers, New Area Code Coming Soon
Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, saying that a new area code is likely on the way for southern Minnesota.