Born and raised in the Twin Cities, working around the Midwest in radio for over 25 years. In the summer you’ll likely find me riding motorcycle with my wife Ali. In the winter you won’t see me unless you sneak into my cave, I hate the cold. What I DO enjoy is warm weather, my family (including our labs), riding motorcycle, firing up the grill, and thanking our military service members for our freedom. I love music, especially anything from the 80s!
Barry Allen
Minnesota’s Best Eating Challenge Restaurants
When you've ever seen Man -vs- Food, they never show any monster challenges in Minnesota. There are plenty of them in our state, and here's where they are!
Want To Meet Charlie Sheen? He’s Coming to Minneapolis
Need some tiger blood signed? How about just saying you met one of Hollywood's most unhinged actors. Your chance is coming May 6th and 7th!
Do You Know the Answers to these Pop Culture Questions? [Watch]
Chad and I grabbed lunch the other day and decided to pass the time with pop culture trivia. Can you answer these questions as good as Chad? They weren't very easy!
Harlem Globetrotter’s Zeus McClurkin Trick Shots at U.S. Bank Stadium [Watch]
The Harlem Globetrotters are in town. Star player Zeus McClurkin took to U.S. Bank Stadium to make trick shots through the world’s largest pivoting glass doors.
If You’re from Minnesota Then These 30 Things are True
Minnesotan's are the most unique people out of any state in the U.S. for some reason. These 30 ways you know you're from Minnesota might explain why.
It’s Time to Vote for Central Minnesota’s Favorite Pizza
The nominations are in, now it's time to vote for our nominees for central Minnesota's favorite pizza! Vote daily over the next week - where we'll narrow down to the top 10.
What Northstar Service from St. Cloud to Twin Cities Would Do for Central Minnesota
Northstar train service is potentially planning a trial 6-month run from Minneapolis to St. Cloud sometime in the near future. Feelings are mixed about the benefit to this area.
Central Minnesota’s Favorite Pizza (Nominate Yours!)
Who doesn't love pizza? We all have our favorite place to order pizza from in central Minnesota, it's your turn to nominate them. Who will get 'favorite pizza' bragging rights?
Having a Campfire Tonight? Here’s What the State Wants You to Know First
This might be the most perfect night so far this season to have a campfire in the back yard. Do you know if it's legal right now to have one? Here's how to know if it is.
Where in Central Minnesota is This? [Photo]
Each week I try to stump you with a photo from the central Minnesota area. Take a look at the photo above and tell me where in central Minnesota this is.
This Spring’s Mosquito Forecast Could Be Worse Than Ever
Minnesota is creeping up on mosquito season traditionally in the next 30 days. We're starting to see them already, so does that mean it's going to be worse than ever this year?
Are You Ready for National Beer Day Tomorrow?
It's officially National Beer Day tomorrow. Sure, it's another holiday that puts another mark on the calendar, but there's an interesting story behind how this day came about!