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
First Freeze Warning of the Season for Southern Minnesota Tonight
Bundle up buttercup, the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for all of southern Minnesota tonight.
10 Best Mouthwatering Juicy Lucys in Minnesota
When we think of Minnesota foods our minds likely wander towards thinks like tater-tot hotdish, fried walleye, jello salad, lefsa & lutefisk, chicken wild rice soup -- and the juicy lucy.
Minnesota’s Best Kept Secret is an Amazing Historic Site
The travel team at Reader's Digest has listed the 'Coolest Secret Locations' in each of the 50 states. Any guess what Minnesota's spot is?
Fall Color Peepers Rejoice, Minnesota Leaves Are Really Taking Off
If you're feeling like the fall colors here are in Minnesota have been a bit behind schedule this year -- you're right, but that's changing.
20 Unique Things You Might Not Know About Minnesota
Here in Minnesota we're in tune with our home, our history, and our heritage -- but there are still some things you might not know.
JUST IN: Minnesota’s Top College & University Rankings for 2025
Where does your school rank on the annual list of the best colleges & universities in Minnesota?
Minnesota Couples Say Their Drinking & Relationships Often Don’t Mix
One third of Minnesotans polled admit they often argue with their partner when one or both have been drinking alcohol.
Fall is a Great Time to Explore These Amazing Southern Minnesota State Parks
State parks in southern Minnesota offer unique features that cannot be found anywhere else. And autumn is the perfect time for exploring.
It’s Peak Time: What are Your Odds of Hitting a Deer in Minnesota?
Deer-vehicle crashes peak in the autumn months, but Minnesota’s large deer population makes them a safety hazard on the road all year long.
These are the Top-25 Private Minnesota High Schools for 2025
The list is out for 2025, and these are the top-25 private high schools in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.