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
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We've gotten off pretty easy this winter in Minnesota when it comes to cold temperatures. That's about to change.
JUST IN: The Best High Schools in Southern Minnesota for 2023
Did you high school make the list of top high schools in Minnesota for 2023?
Is This the Best Place to Live in Minnesota? One Magazine Thinks So
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Can You Name Minnesota’s Favorite Pizza Topping? (It’s Not Pepperoni)
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Meet Minnesota’s 10 Tallest Buildings, How Many Can You Name?
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Have You Ever Visited Minnesota’s ‘Coolest Secret Location’
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Our Top-Ten Favorite Things About Winter in Minnesota
Now that we're halfway through January, we thought it would be a good time to take a peek at the things we like best about winter in Minnesota.
The 20+ Things We Should Be Busy Bragging About in Minnesota
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