I'm 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, chill on the weekends at the family cabin near Duluth, bleed Vikings purple, and miss the North Stars. I have a short attention span; and enjoy 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.) I'm a two-time cancer survivor now (Colorectal 2002, Kidney 2014), and know that life is damn short -- so by all means we should be playing as hard and as often as we can. I think that's it. (Did I mention that I have a short attention span?)
Pete Hanson
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Through 6 PM Today
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Minnesota including Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties.
Tonight’s Powerball Worth an Estimated $321 Million
The jackpot for tonight's Powerball drawing sits at an estimated $321 million dollars, or an estimated cash payout of $219 million.
See Live Road Conditions with MnDOT’s ‘Plow Cams’
MnDOT has added Plow Cams to many of their trucks to help you stay on top of winter road conditions.
SPIN & WIN: MN Meat Raffle Interactive Map
Only in Minnesota would we get this excited to buy some tickets, spin a wheel, and win a some meat! Here's an interactive map to help find the nearest meat raffle.
Winter Storm Watch for Friday & Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening for the entire state of Minnesota.
WATCH: What’s the Difference Between Minnesota & Wisconsin
Finally, a video that spells out the differences (and similarities) between Minnesota and Wisconsin. I'm sure this will stir up a few comments.
Head Count: Who’s 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?
Is Your Dog in Pete & Kelly’s ‘Howl of Fame’
Every morning Kelly and I show off our special pooch powers by correctly guessing the name of someone's dog.
UPDATE: Winter Storm Potential Friday & Saturday
The National Weather Service says the likelihood of six or more inches of snow across a large part of Minnesota is increasing for Friday into Saturday.
West VA Has #1 for Odds of Hitting a Deer, What About MN?
State Farm Insurance has ranked the odds of hitting a deer by state. The average is 1 in 169.
Ten Best Places to Live in Minnesota for Families
The bean counters at WalletHub have collected the data, crunched the numbers, and ranked the Top-100 cities in Minnesota for families -- and one St. Cloud area town cracked the Top-5.
Minneapolis Ranks Among Most Vegan-Friendly Cities
Minneapolis has been listed as the 4th most vegan-friendly city in America.