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
Feelin’ Lucky? Minnesota Luckiest State in America
When I think of 'Luck off the Irish' I think of places like New York and Chicago, not necessarily the Land of 10,000 Lakes (although we are pretty lucky to live here).
After growing up in Minnesota, I lived in Montana for nearly 20 years, and few places in America are more 'Irish' than Butte, Montana...
$478M Powerball Tonight + The 10 All-Time Luckiest Lotto Numbers
The Powerball sits at $478 million for tonight's drawing, and these are the ten luckiest lottery numbers of all time. By luckiest numbers of all time.
It’s Perfect Fall Weather for Visiting These 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.
Is This Really the Best Place to Line in Minnesota in 2024?
I might be biased, but I think Minnesota is a great place to live. I love the small town festivals, the lakes, the vibe -- and yes, even the weather (especially this year).
A lot of people outside of Minnesota thinks a great place too. A few years ago, Chanhassen was named the best city to live in the entire United States...
Treat Your Tastebuds to Minnesota’s Favorite Gameday Food
From chips & dip to wings, and tacos to burgers on the grill, America loves the gameday food almost as much as the games themselves.
2024 Minnesota High School Section Football Brackets are Here
The leaves are peaking, the temperatures are falling (a little bit), and the Minnesota high school football regular season is over, which means its time for playoffs, and they start this week.
What Are the Odds of an Earthquake in Minnesota?
Can Minnesota experience earthquakes? Yes. Has Minnesota experienced earthquakes? Yes. Are earthquakes common in Minnesota? No.
When Does Daylight Saving Time End in Minnesota?
You know the drill, either set you clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, or first thing Sunday morning.
GO TO JAIL: Minnesota’s Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Recorded
Go to jail. Go directly to Jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $100. That's what happens when you break the record for fastest speeding ticket ever in Minnesota.
Fly South: Can You Name MN’s Most Commonly Seen Bird?
As fall settles in across Minnesota, and many birds prepare to head south for the winter, let's test your Minnesota bird knowledge.