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
Phone Number Spoofing Hitting Minnesota
If you've ever had somebody call you saying they're calling you back, but you never called them, you might have your phone number spoofed and may need to worry!
Do You Know What Those Raised Dots on Sidewalks Are For?
Those squares on the end of some area sidewalks aren't there to trip rollerbladers. They actually have a purpose that's extremely useful for some people.
Win Movie Passes to Alien: Covenant this Week
By listening to 98.1's Top 5@5, you could win passes to see the huge blockbuster opening of Alien: Covenant at Marcus Parkwood Cinema on Friday night!
Now Some Vaccinated Minnesotans are Getting Measles
The worst outbreak of measles since 1990 is among us, with the total number at 60 now. The scary part is that there are now cases with people who have been vaccinated.
Bought a Light Bulb with a Speaker – It Won’t Stop Talking! [WATCH]
It's buyer beware when ordering from Amazon. In this case my family gets a chuckle every time we turn the living room lights on! Take a look at the video to see what I mean.
Bikers Against Bullying: Why Syd’s Angels are a Blessing to Minnesota
Bullying is a big problem for our kids, and thankfully schools are starting to recognize the issue. So are a growing group of bikers, who are putting a stop to bullying a ride at a time.
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.
What Happened to Arby’s Jamocha Shake? [WATCH]
For lunch I stopped into the Arby's on the East side of St. Cloud, looking forward to a delicious Jamocha Shake. What I got isn't a Jamocha Shake, it's completely different!
Central Minnesota’s Favorite Bloody Mary (VOTE NOW)
After 10 days of nominations, here's you list of nominees for central Minnesota's favorite Bloody Mary. Which one deserves the ultimate bragging rights?
Lightsaber Dueling is Actually Real (and Pretty Cool!) [WATCH]
You can bet that very soon this will come to central Minnesota. It seems really 'geeky' but actually looks like it would be a blast, and a great workout!
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.
Hey Parents, Your Kids Don’t Want You on Their Social Media Sites
Kids just want to have their 'own' thing. We ruined Facebook for them, just like every other social network they started using. Should we just give them their peace?