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
In Minnesota We Play ‘Duck, Duck, Grey Duck’ After a Touchdown [WATCH]
During last night's Vikings football game, you saw the end zone celebration that included a game that we all played as kids. Kyle Rudolph needs to learn to be Minnesotan.
The Haunted Anoka Insane Asylum Coming Back to Life
The Anoka Insane Asylum is one of the creepiest places in Minnesota, and now it's coming back to life, but in a different way.
Minnesota ‘Fall Colors’ Ranked #2 in the Entire Country
All you have to do is drive around Minnesota this time of year to see some of the most stunning fall colors you've ever seen. Turns out we're near the top in the country!
Custom Minnesota License Plates That Would Be Hilarious to See
Recently the Minnesota DMV let a pretty horrible custom license plate slip through. Here are some license plate ideas that would be appropriate for Central Minnesota, and much more friendly!
Each State Has a Favorite Emoji – Here’s Minnesota’s
Most of us use emoji characters to show feelings and make it easier to understand our texts and social media posts/comments. Here's what's used the most in each state.
Minnesota Does It Again: Happiest State in the USA
If you've found yourself feeling happier lately, it may not just be by chance. It's likely because Minnesota is the happiest out of all 50 states in the USA.
Get Your Junk Ready – American Pickers Coming to Minnesota
One of the most popular TV shows, American Pickers, is coming to Minnesota next month. They'll be looking all over the state for junk that could be worth a ton!
Twin Cities Bound? Roads Will Be a Parking Lot This Afternoon
There's nearly every event you can think of going on today in the Twin Cities. If you're planning to drive to the cities, you might want to leave right now.
How Texas’ Hurricane Harvey is Affecting Minnesotans
This storm is pummeling Texas right now and it's affecting thousands of Minnesotans in ways you may not have realized. It's important to help how you can.
Beware of Amazon Purchased Sunglasses to Watch Eclipse
If you purchased special sunglasses from Amazon to watch next week's solar eclipse, you may be in for a refund from Amazon.
Sunday Liquor Sales Are Finally Here
It's been 159 years of prohibition in Minnesota, and it's finally coming to an end starting Sunday, just in time for the 4th of July holiday.
Philando Castile Shooting – Police Dash Cam Video [GRAPHIC/LANGUAGE WARNING!]
Ramsey County police have released the dash cam video of the Philando Castile shooting. Please be aware, there is very graphic content and language.