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
Ten Minnesota Waterfalls Worthy of a 4th of July Weekend Road Trip
Looking for something to do with your family this weekend that celebrates the natural beauty of Minnesota?
10 Must-Have Snacks for Road Tripping Across Minnesota this Summer
Whether you're heading up to Duluth, or southeast for some camping along the Mississippi River bluffs -- don't forget the snacks.
The 2021 Minnesota State Fair Schedule (What We Know 78 Days Out)
The Minnesota State Fair is preparing for their big 2021 opening, which is just 78 days away on August 26th.
Time to Save Money as Target & Amazon Ready for Dueling Prime Days
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Keep Your Kids Safe this Summer with These Critical Minnesota Water Safety Tips
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See Como Zoo’s New Seal & Sea Lion Habitat that Opens Today
Sparky the Sea Lion and her other seal lion and seal buddies will move into their brand new digs today, named 'Como Harbor,' at Saint Paul's Como Park Zoo.
PETA Wants Ham Lake, Minnesota to Change Its Name
People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has asked the City of Ham Lake, Minnesota to change its name to Yam Lake.
20 Big Things We Should Be Bragging About in Minnesota
Here are the top-20 things that we Minnesotans should be bragging about (but don't because it's not 'Minnesota Nice.')
Minnesota Among Most Loved States in the U.S.A.
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Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts Hot, Stormy Summer for Minnesota
The Old Farmer's Almanac revealed their prediction for the summer of 2021. Now the Farmer's Almanac is ready to tell us what they see for this summer.