Pete's 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, chills on the weekends at the family cabin near Duluth, bleeds Vikings purple, and misses the North Stars. He's known for his short attention span; and enjoys 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.) Pete's a two-time cancer survivor now (Colorectal 2002, Kidney 2014), and knows that life is damn short -- so he's a believer that we should be playing as hard and as often as we can.
Pete Hanson
New Laws That Take Effect on New Year’s Day in Minnesota
A new year brings a new batch of laws that officially take effect at midnight on New Year's Day in Minnesota.
Can You Believe Minnesota’s Crazy DWI Total So Far in 2024?
The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is known for friends coming back to their hometowns and heading out to hit the bars. The night, also known as Drinksgiving or Blackout Wednesday, typically sees a 300 to 600% increase in in alcohol sales compared to an average weeknight...
BOLO: Here are Minnesota’s Most Wanted Fugitives
Minnesota doesn't technically have a 'Most Wanted' list like the FBI does, but it does list active fugitives through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Last Census Shows Which Minnesota Counties Grew & Shrunk the Most
The last U.S. Census shows which Minnesota counties grew and shrunk the most in the last decade. Any guesses?
Have You Lived in Any of Minnesota’s ‘Twenty Worst Places?’
Have You Lived in Any of Minnesota's 'Twenty Worst Places?' I ask because apparently I have lived in three of them. I say apparently because they all seemed fine to me. Maybe I'm the problem.
I grew up in one of the top ten. Spent my college years in another...
In Minnesota, Who Legally Owns the Fence Between Two Houses?
The question is, who owns each fence, and who is responsible for their upkeep? In Minnesota its fairly cut and dried.
Here are the Top-25 Public Minnesota High Schools for 2025
Niche, known for helping parents find schools their fit their families and kids, is out with it's annual rankings of high schools in America. Here are the tops in Minnesota.
How These Minnesotans Told Us They Were from MN (Without Saying It)
A few weeks ago we asked you to tell us you were from Minnesota, without actually saying you were from Minnesota. The results were very funny, and very Minnesotan.
Check Out the NOAA October, November, December Outlook for Minnesota
According to NOAA's 2024 Fall Outlook for the United States, Minnesotans could expect a fairly decent chance for near-average conditions, with essentially an equal chance for above or below normal temperatures, and above or below normal precipitation.
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Former Viking and Packer Brett Favre Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Minnesota Twins Dump Catcher for Sharing Signs with Batters
The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with a minor league catcher after he was accused of sharing pitching calls with opposing batters.
Vikings Gameday: Minnesota Hosts San Francisco in NFL Week 2 Today
The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to build on last week's win when they face the San Francisco 49ers today at U.S. Banks Stadium.