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
Twenty Cool Things Minnesotans Should Be Bragging About
Here are the top-20 things that we Minnesotans should be bragging about (but don't because it's not 'Minnesota Nice.')
What’s Your Sign? Where on the Minnesota Zodiac Are You?
Did you know there’s a Minnesota version of the Zodiac? Probably not, because it's a fairly new phenomenon. The Loon, the Viking, the Walleye. What's your sign?
Many Minnesota Couples Say Their Drinking & Relationships Don’t Mix
One third of Minnesotans polled admit they often argue with their partner when one or both have been drinking alcohol.
Minnesotans Love Their Neighbors More than Most States
A survey shows that we love our neighbors more than folks in other states. Minnesotans would offer $299 to help a neighbor, among the highest in the US.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Minnesotans
Every home in the U.S. can soon order four free at-home COVID-19 tests.
Magazine Says My Mom’s Hometown is ‘Worst City in Minnesota’ for 2021
MoneyWise magazine has named my mom's hometown as Minnesota's worst city to live in for 2021.
True of False, In Minnesota It’s Illegal to Flash Your Lights at Another Vehicle
In Minnesota, we know there are all kinds of things we're not supposed to do when we're driving.
Can You Guess MN’s Favorite Pizza Topping (It’s Not Pepperoni)
Pepperoni is the favorite pizza topping in America, but when it comes to Minnesotans, we prefer something a little different.
Red Cross Declares First-Ever ‘Blood Crisis’ (You Can Help)
Yesterday the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national 'blood crisis,' saying that the blood supply is now dangerously low.
Mike Zimmer & Rick Spielman Issue Separate Post-Firing Statements
This morning the Minnesota Vikings issued the following statement announcing the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer and General Manager Rick Spielman.