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
OK to Gift My Minnesota Mail Carrier This Christmas?
Each year when the holidays roll around, I wonder what the protocol is for gifting and tipping the people that serve you all year long.
The Minnesota County I Grew Up in Has the Highest Percentage of Gun Owners
Straight Outta Fridley. OK, What? I was born and raised in Fridley -- and apparently its among the top counties in America for gun ownership, and tops in MN
8 Reasons Why People from Small Town Minnesota are The Best
Sure, folks in the Twin Cities have some of these traits too -- but there's nothing like our friends and neighbors in small town Minnesota.
Never Miss Another Minnesota Meat Raffle with This Interactive Map
Only in Minnesota would we get this excited to buy some tickets, spin a wheel, and win a some meat!
Looks Like in Minnesota We Don’t Eat the Baby
Is there an unwritten rule that you don't eat the newly baptized? About eating children under the age of two?
How to Stop Minnesota Porch-Pirates from Stealing Your Packages
It's a crime of opportunity, and there's always an increase at this time of year. More online shopping + more front step deliveries = more opportunities for the Grinch.
10 Minnesota Must-Haves for the Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is a day for gathering with friends and family, some backyard football, a little wine, celebrating, gratitude, a few NFL games, and a traditional family feast.
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...
How You Can Navigate Tricky Winter Travel with MnDOT’s 511 App
This is your Minnesota winter travel must have app, with the latest road conditions, plow cams, accident reports, and more.
4 Ways to Keep Your Family Alive on Minnesota Roads
According to the Department of Public Safety, these four simple steps could help keep your family alive on Minnesota roads this holiday season.
There were 402 deaths on Minnesota roads in 2023, and we've already hit that mark in 2024 with six more weeks to go. The Stat...