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
Minnesota Fall Colors Guide for This Weekend [State Map]
Looking for a little guidance for your weekend fall color drive?
Minnesota State Fair Announces 2022 ‘Best of Fair’ Vendor Winners
With so much awesomeness at the Minnesota State Fair, how can anyone decide who's got the best stuff going on?
The 2022 Minnesota State Fair Schedule (What We Know 6 Days Out)
The Minnesota State Fair is preparing for their big opening, which is just 6 days away on August 25th.
Can You Guess MN’s Favorite Pizza Topping (Ope, It’s Not Pepperoni)
Pepperoni is the favorite pizza topping in America, but when it comes to Minnesotans, we prefer something a little different.
It’s Almost Football Time: Minnesota Gophers 2022 Schedule
The Golden Gophers finished second in the Big Ten's West Division in 2021 with a 9-4 overall record, and a record of 6-3 in the conference.
Watch This Amazing Drone Video from Inside the Mall of America
It's the single biggest tourist attraction in the state of Minnesota, but you've never seen the Mall of America quite like this.
Friday Night’s Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.02 Billion
No one matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, increasing the jackpot to $1.02 billion for Friday night's drawing.
Is There a Difference Between Corn Dogs & Pronto Pups at the Minnesota State Fair?
Corn dogs and pronto pups are two completely different foods (kind of).
Can You Guess Minnesota’s Most Common Last Name?
The team at Ancestry.com has revealed the most common last names by the state? Any guesses as to what last name is #1 in Minnesota?
Meet the Three Minnesota Burgers Among the ‘Top-100 in America’
Three Minnesota-made burgers have made the '101 Best Burgers in America' list compiled by the team at The Daily Meal.