Pete Hanson

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?)

Frost Advisory for Southern Minnesota Overnight

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for all of southern Minnesota for tonight through Wednesday morning.

The Ten Minnesota State Parks Closest to Owatonna for Exploring Fall Colors

Minnesota's 75 state parks are really starting to pop with beautiful fall colors, perfect for a little autumn exploring.

Head South: Guess MN’s Most Commonly Seen Bird

As birds head south, let's take a moment to talk about our feathered friends in Minnesota.

Still a Bit Early for Fall Color Hunters in Minnesota

Minnesotans love autumn, and nothing is more 'autumn' in Minnesota than brilliant yellows, reds, and oranges on the leaves of our state's trees.

Minnesota Ski Resort Has Gondola Rides for Fall Color Hunters

Looking for a way to up your MN fall color leaf hunting game? How about a gondola ride to the top of some of the state's highest elevations along the North Shore?

Powerball & Mega Millions Jackpots Both on The Rise Again

No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, increasing the jackpot to $270 million for Saturday night's drawing.

Is It Illegal to Flash Your Lights at Another Car in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, we know there are all kinds of things we're not supposed to do when we're driving.

Twenty Things Minnesotans Should Be Busy Bragging About

Here are the top-20 things that we Minnesotans should be bragging about (but don't because it's not 'Minnesota Nice.')

How Many of Minnesota’s Ten Tallest Buildings Can You Name?

When it comes to big cities and tall skyscrapers, Minnesota can't compare with some of the biggest cities in the country like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot an Estimated $238 Million

No one matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing, increasing the jackpot to $238 million for Monday night's drawing. The winning numbers drawn Saturday were: 5-25-36-51-61, Powerball: 1. A basic Powerball ticket costs $2, and to claim the big prize you'll need to match five numbers (1-69), plus the Powerball (1-26). The odds? 1 i...