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
Is That Northfield on the 2024 ‘Best Cities in America’ List?
Money magazine's annual list of the best places to live in America includes a southern Minnesota neighbor for 2024.
Let’s Golf More (and Pay Less) with the 2024 Southern Minnesota Golf Card
Each card gets you 18-holes at eight different courses for just $79. That's a $349 value!
Steele County Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Sale This Week
The Steele County Master Gardener Volunteers are holding their annual plant sale this Friday and Saturday at the Community Center in Owatonna.
Join the Field of Heroes Flag Display in Owatonna Memorial Day Weekend
Between barbecues and backyard parties, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning behind the Memorial Day holiday.
4 Minnesota Cities Make the ‘100 Safest Cities in America’ List
In addition to four Minnesota cities making the top-100 safest cities for 2024, one made the top-ten.
Here Are the Only Five Drive-In Theaters Left in Minnesota
At their peak nearly 80 existed across Minnesota, but that number has shrunk to just five. Here's where to find them.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Southern Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index is expected to reach the 'red' or unhealthy category.
Goin’ Fishing? Clean, Drain, Dispose to Help Protect Minnesota Waters
The arrival of opening fishing weekend comes with a reminder from the Minnesota DNR to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Congratulations to Owatonna’s 2024 Teacher of The Year
The five finalists included Heather Bae, Katie Coudron, Liza Drever, Ray Heinz, and Kristi Rohman.
Any Guess Where Minnesota’s ‘Coolest Secret’ Location Is?
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?