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
Two of America’s Fittest Cities Are in Minnesota
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, these two Minnesota cities are among the most fit in the U.S.
Remember When PETA Wanted Ham Lake, MN to Change It’s Name?
Yep, People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) once asked the City of Ham Lake, Minnesota to change its name to Yam Lake.
Keep Your Pets Safe During This Week’s Cold Minnesota Weather
With southern Minnesotans facing sixty or more straight hours of below-zero temps, its important to remember to keep our furry friends safe and warm.
Here’s Why Minnesota Ranks as 4th Healthiest State for 2024
The team at Forbes Advisor compared all fifty states using more than twenty data points to determine which are the most healthy (or least healthy) in the U.S.
Latest Minnesota Snowfall Totals from Weekend Storm
The weekend storm that visited Minnesota this weekend proved to be less impactful than forecasted, but still left some impressive snowfall totals in its wake.
Is ‘Minnesota Nice’ Still Alive? How Rude is Minnesota vs. Other States?
It appears that 'Minnesota nice' is alive and well, and so is 'Hawaii Nice' and 'Vermont Nice.'
Protect Minnesota’s Trees and Forests with Proper Christmas Disposal
Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states.
Yes! Southern Minnesota Ice Is Too Thin to Be Safe
First and foremost, when it comes to ice thickness, safety, and predictability -- there are no guarantees
Follow Santa’s Christmas Progress with NORAD’s Live Santa Tracker
NORAD, tasked with protecting US & Canadian airspace will be tracking Santa's progress again this Christmas Eve.
Ready or Not: The Ten Best Things About Winter in Minnesota
Now that we've had our first taste of snow, we thought it would be a good time to take a peek at the things we like best about winter in Minnesota.