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
5 Other Times the MN State Fair was Canceled
The coronavirus has forced the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair, just the sixth time in the event's history that the gates will remain closed.
Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins Tonight
Daylight Saving Time officially starts at 2 AM Sunday morning.
Powerball Grows to $394 Million After No Winner Saturday
No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, increasing the jackpot to $373 million for Saturday night's drawing.
Minnesota Gophers Face Auburn Today in Outback Bowl
The #18 Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-2) will face the #12 Auburn Tigers (9-3) this afternoon in the 2020 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Vikings to Face Saints in New Orleans Wildcard Weekend
The NFL playoff picture is set following the final week of the regular season games, and the Minnesota Vikings are headed to New Orleans this weekend.
Central Minnesota Man Falls Through Ice (Already?)
We're just starting to see the formation of ice on area lakes and ponds -- but there already needed to be an ice rescue yesterday in central Minnesota.
7 Minnesota Festivals You Can’t Miss This Summer
Sure we're known for being the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but we've got some amazing festivals too (just not 10,000 of them).
Former Minnesota Viking Wade Wilson Dies at 60
The Minnesota Vikings lost a family member today as former quarterback Wade Wilson died suddenly today at the age of 60.
Mega Millions Grows to $415 Million for New Year’s Day
No one matched all six numbers in last Saturday's Mega Millions drawing, increasing the jackpot to $415 million for the New Year's Day drawing.
Minnesota is 2018’s Most Charitable State
Today is Giving Tuesday, and according to a new report from the number crunchers at WalletHub -- Minnesota is the 'Most Charitable State' of 2018 (which comes to no surprise to us).
Generosity in Minnesota (1=Most Charitable; 25=Avg.)
11th – Charities per Capita
25th – % of Donated Income
2nd – % of Pop…
Generosity in Minnesota (1=Most Charitable; 25=Avg.)
11th – Charities per Capita
25th – % of Donated Income
2nd – % of Pop…
Nearly 500 DWI Arrests in MN Over Thanksgiving Weekend
I find this number to be absolutely, completely mind-blowing -- but Minnesota law enforcement made 480 DWI arrests over the Thanksgiving weekend.
2018 Prep Bowl Championship Matchups Set
The Minnesota State High School football championship matchups are set for Prep Bowl 2018 this Friday and Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.