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
How Many Minnesota-Based Fortune 500 Companies Can You Name?
Minnesota has 15 companies on the 2023 list of Fortune 500 companies, one down from the 16 the state had on the list last year.
Lois Lorraine Jensen, 78, Meriden
Lois Lorraine Jensen, 78, of Meriden, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna on Sunday, October 1st from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Meriden on Monday from 10:00 - 11:00 AM...
FLY SOUTH: Guess Minnesota’s Most Commonly Seen Bird
Robins might be one of the most recognizable birds in Minnesota, but they are not the most commonly seen bird in the state.
Fall Colors Really Starting to Pick Up in Southern Minnesota
Fall is the air across Minnesota. The days are getting shorter, and the temps are getting cooler -- which is the perfect recipe for the vibrant fall colors that our state is known for.
Things are really beginning to pickup in the northern part of the state, as well as areas in the far west.
Down ...
Orville Sneberger, 74, Owatonna
Orville Sneberger, 74, of Owatonna, MN, died September 21, 2023, at his home.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN). Friends may gather for a visitation one hour prior to the funeral...
Southern Minnesota Blood Donors Urgently Needed Now
If you donate between now and October 20th you'll receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card.
Steele County Public Health Hosting Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics
Steele County Public Health is hosting drive-thru vaccination clinics October 3rd through 23rd across the county in Owatonna, Medford, Blooming Prairie, and Ellendale.
The initial plan is to offer just flu shots, but if the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available, the county will also be offering that shot at their clinics. This upd...
Minnesota’s Official 2023-24 Winter Climate Outlook Released
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has released its official summer climate outlook for the months of November, December, and January.
Minnesota Twins Wild Card Round Playoff Tickets On Sale Now
The Minnesota Twins have have clinched a playoff spot and the 2023 American League Division title, and now it's on to the postseason.
Vikings & Chargers Today at U.S. Bank Stadium in NFL Week 3
The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to earn their first win of the season when they face the LA Chargers today at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3 of the NFL season.