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
Money Magazine Names this Minnesota Town ‘Best Place to Live in U.S.’
Money magazine has come out with their annual list of 'Best Places to Live in America,' and a Minnesota town has come in at number one.
Minnesota’s Pearson’s ‘Salted Nut Roll’ Getting Limited-Edition Makeovers
The Salted Nut Roll has been a staple of Minnesota's Pearson's Candy Company since it was introduced in 1933.
Census Shows the Minnesota Counties That Grew & Shrunk the Most
The 2020 U.S. Census shows which Minnesota counties grew and shrunk the most in the last decade. Any guesses?
Let it Snow: What does the La Ninã Watch Mean for Minnesota?
The National Weather Service has issued a La Nina advisory, but what does that have to do with this winter in Minnesota?
Minnesota Weekend Getaway: Discover the State’s ‘Coolest Secret Location’
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?
Is ‘Minnesota Nice’ Still a Thing? How Rude is MN Compared to Other States?
It appears that 'Minnesota nice' is alive and well, and so is 'Hawaii Nice' and 'Vermont Nice,' especially if you ask Minnesotans, Hawaiians, or Vermonters.
Attention Santa: Minnesota-Based Target Releases Top Toys for 2021
Sure Christmas is still about 100 days away, but it's never too early to talk about Santa's workshop for all the kids that will end up on the 'nice' list.'
CDC Now Recommends Mask Wearing in Every Single Minnesota County
Every Minnesota county now meets the CDC's guidelines for indoor mask wearing regardless of vaccination status.
Former Minnesota Viking Becomes ‘CBS This Morning’ Co-Host Starting in September
A former Minnesota Vikings receiver will become a co-host of 'CBS This Morning' beginning next month.
Vikings & State of Minnesota Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations Before Preseason Games
The Minnesota Vikings are partnering with the State of Minnesota again in the fight against COVID-19.