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
See Where in Minnesota These Famous Celebrities Were Born
Minnesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 lakes, but we've also produced our share of well known celebrities too.
7 Reasons Minnesota’s 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.
Nelson Cruz Named as Lone Minnesota Twins Player to All Star Game
Major League Baseball released the 2021 All Star Game rosters today, naming designated hitter Nelson Cruze as the lone Twins team member to make the roster.
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.
Minnesota Among Most Loved States in the U.S.A.
Most loved, least hated -- tomato, tomahto. Minnesota was recently listed of the 'least hated' states in America. (Haven't we had enough hate lately?)
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.
Remembering Alex with 25 Times MN Was Part of a Question on Jeopardy!
Alex Trebec has been the host of Jeopardy! since 1984, and claims to know most of the trivia. Here are 25 times Minnesota was part of the clue or answer.
Minnesota’s Favorite Pizza Topping (And It’s Not Pepperoni)
Pepperoni is the favorite pizza topping in America, but when it comes to Minnesotans, we prefer something a little different.
Ten MN Waterfalls Perfect for an Early Spring Road Trip
Looking for something to help cure your case of cabin fever and a reason to get outside to enjoy our early March warmup?
Minnesota Tops ‘Least Stressed States’ in a Crazy 2020
Given all that we're going through right now, this has even more meaning -- as Minnesota has been named the 'Least Stressed State' for 2020.