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
Vikings & Chargers Today at U.S. Bank Stadium in NFL Week 3
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The National Weather Service says there's a chance of severe weather across much of southern Minnesota today.
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The team at Ancestry.com has revealed the most common last names by state. Any guesses as to what last name is #1 in Minnesota?
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It is crucial to take action to reduce outdoor and indoor water usage immediately.
Five Places to Grab Some Amazing Tasty Nachos Around Faribault
Here are five great places in the Faribault area to grab some tasty nachos.
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No one matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, increasing the jackpot to $672 million for tonight's drawing.
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The Minnesota Vikings made a significant upgrade to their offensive line yesterday, by signing former Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner.