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
Once-In-a-Lifetime Comet Viewing in Minnesota Sky Tonight
There's a comet in the Minnesota sky that doesn't make it around to these parts very often. By these parts, I mean our solar system. By very often, I mean 160,000 years.
This Minnesota Eatery is Now One of the Best New Restaurants in America
Esquire has come out with their annual list of the 35 Best New Restaurants in America -- and one Minnesota eatery has made the cut.
National Holiday for Jimmy Carter Thursday (What’s Open & Closed)
Thursday, January 9th has been declared a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29th.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam Delivers a Surprise
The new EagleCam season is underway, and we already have our first surprise.
Check Out Explore MN’s 2025 Minnesota Bucket List
Explore Minnesota has created their ultimate bucket list for adventuring through our fine state in 2025.
NOAA’s 3-Month Climate Outlook for January, February, and March
We picked up a little snow right before Christmas, but that's been about it here in southern Minnesota; and even that's gone now. It's been a fairly warm and very dry late autumn and early winter here in the Bold North.
There's a lot of winter left though, and just how much snow and cold we stand to get is yet to be seen...
Minnesota DNR Shares Snowmobiling Reminders for 2025
As we roll into a new year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements.
Minnesota’s Most Popular New Year’s Resolution Might Surprise You
Minnesota's top choice is also the top pick in the country as eleven other states also chose this.
See The New Laws That Go Into Effect Today in Minnesota
Welcome to 2025! A new year brings a new batch of laws that officially took effect in Minnesota at midnight last night.
Here’s What’s Open & Closed on New Year’s Day in Minnesota
As we get ready to ring in a brand new year tonight, we thought it might be handy to share a list of what's open and closed tomorrow.
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...
These Make the Cut as Some of Minnesota’s Favorite Burgers
Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a couple of joints that claim to be the original Jucy Lucy makers, and all kinds of amazing other burgers to sing your teeth into.
Big Ten Unveils Minnesota Gopher’s 2025 Football Schedule
Before the bowl season wraps up, the Big Ten Conference has already unveiled the 2025 football schedule for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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.