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
Magazine Says My Mother’s Hometown is ‘Worst City in Minnesota’
MoneyWise magazine has named my mom's hometown as Minnesota's worst city to live in.
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $522 Million for Tonight
Nobody matched all six numbers in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, increasing the estimated jackpot for Saturday's drawing to $522 million.
See Where in Minnesota These 25 (+ More) Celebrities Were Born
Minnesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 lakes, but we've also produced our share of well known celebrities too.
Three Minnesota Burgers Made the ‘Top-101 Burgers in America’ List
Three Minnesota-made burgers have made the '101 Best Burgers in America' list compiled by the team at The Daily Meal.
Big Biz! How Many of Minnesota’s Fortune 500 Companies Can You Name?
Minnesota has 15 companies on the 2023 list of Fortune 500 companies, one down from the 16 the state had on the list last year.
Here’s Your 2023 Steele County Free Fair Preview
They're busy shining things up in Owatonna, as the finishing touches are being put in place for the 2023 Steele County Free Fair, running August 15th through 20th.
No Winner Friday, Mega Millions Climbs to $1.05 Billion
Nobody matched all six numbers in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, increasing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing to $1.05 billion.
Severe Weather Threat Again Today Across Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service says a few strong to severe storms are possible in southern Minnesota this afternoon and evening.
Heat Advisory Issued for Southern Minnesota Today & Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for today and tomorrow for a large portion of central and southern Minnesota.
Minnesota Fireworks Laws: If It Flies or Explodes, It’s Illegal
Staying out of trouble when it comes to Minnesota fireworks laws is pretty simple -- if it flies or explodes, it's illegal.