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
Powerball Climbs to $206 Million for Wednesday Night’s Drawing
No one matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, and the estimated jackpot has now climbed to $206 million for tonight's drawing.
Take the Minnesota Super Bowl Snack Bracket Challenge
Sunday night we'll be watching football and probably laughing at some commercials too -- but when it comes right down to it, isn't all about the snacks & food?
Can You Guess MN’s Favorite Pizza Topping (It’s Not Pepperoni)
Pepperoni is the favorite pizza topping in America, but when it comes to Minnesotans, we prefer something a little different.
Minnesotans Love Their Neighbors More than Most States
A survey shows that we love our neighbors more than folks in other states. Minnesotans would offer $299 to help a neighbor, among the highest in the US.
True or False: You Can Get a Ticket for Honking the Horn 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?
What does a La Ninã Watch Mean for Minnesota Snow?
The National Weather Service has issued a La Nina advisory, but what does that have to do with this winter in Minnesota?
Minnesota’s Pearson’s ‘Salted Nut Roll’ Getting Tasty Limited-Edition Flavor Makeovers
The Salted Nut Roll has been a staple of Minnesota's Pearson's Candy Company since it was introduced in 1933.
7 Reasons Mosquitoes May Like You More than Most
Ahhh, the Minnesota State Bird; no, not the Common Loon -- the mosquito. Here are a few reasons the skeeters may find you more attractive than others.
It’s Not Too Early to Talk Tornado Safety in Minnesota
While snow was falling to the north, and rain was falling in the Saint Cloud area yesterday afternoon, tornado warnings were being issued across southern Minnesota.
No Such Thing as Too Many Eagles: Minnesota DNR Nest ‘EagleCam’
One adult and two newly hatched eaglets in the nest live on camera. Watch with care. Time will fly by and you won't get work done.