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
Is ‘Minnesota Nice’ Still a Thing? How Rude are We Compared to Other States?
It appears that 'Minnesota nice' is alive and well, and so is 'Hawaii Nice' and 'Vermont Nice,' especially if you ask Minnesotans, Hawaiians, or Vermonters.
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.
GET OUTSIDE: Discover Minnesota’s ‘Coolest Secret Location’
The travel team at Reader's Digest has listed the 'Coolest Secret Locations' in each of the 50 states. Any guess what Minnesota's spot is?
Walz Says 2021 Minnesota State Fair Could Be ‘Close to Normal’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz commented today that if Minnesotan's continue to vaccinate, and the pandemic continues on its current trajectory, the 2021 Minnesota State Fair could be 'pretty close to normal' following its cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19...
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.
2020 State Fair Grandstand Performers Rescheduled for 2021
With the canceled 2020 Minnesota State Fair originally scheduled to start tomorrow, Minnesotans are mourning the loss of good eats, people watching, and more.