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
Seven Reasons Mosquitoes May Like You More Than Others
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.
It’s Fair Season: What’s the Difference Between a Corn Dog & a Pronto Pup?
Corn dogs and pronto pups are two completely different foods (kind of).
The Ten Little White Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive in Minnesota
Minnesota is not the easiest place to live. Sometimes we even need to tell ourselves little lies to get through it all.
Minnesota is Ranked Among the Top States for Camping
The bean counters at Love Lawn have poured over the data to determine the best states for camping in America -- and Minnesota is among the best!
There Are Now Only 5 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.
Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive in Minnesota
Minnesota is not the easiest place to live. Sometimes we even need to tell ourselves little lies to get through it all.
Keeping Summer Safe with Tips to Prevent Child Drownings
Summer in Minnesota is a time for gathering, fun, celebrating, and the joyous splashing and giggling of kids in the water.
True of False, In MN It’s Illegal to Flash Your Lights at Another Car
In Minnesota, we know there are all kinds of things we're not supposed to do when we're driving.
Check Out the New ‘Explore Minnesota’ Online Pop-Up Shop
The first first-ever Explore Minnesota pop-up shop last November was a huge success. Now they're bringing the store back so you can shop anytime of the year.
Fireworks Laws in Minnesota: If It Flies or Explodes Its Illegal
Staying out of trouble when it comes to Minnesota fireworks laws is pretty simple -- if it flies or explodes, it's illegal.
Is There Unclaimed Money Out There That Belongs to You?
The State of Minnesota has returned more than $6 million in unclaimed cash and property to Minnesotans that forgot or were unaware that it was theirs to claim.
Minnesota is Ranked Among the Best States for Camping
The bean counters at Love Lawn have poured over the data to determine the best states for camping in America -- and Minnesota is among the best!