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
We’re In For A Much Warmer Winter Than Last Year
With temps starting to dip into the mid-30's overnight, the winter blues are starting to hit most of us. We may be seeing this current type of weather for a few more months!
Fall Is Here! This Year’s Top MN Places To See The Best Colors
The folks at Explore Minnesota have put together the 10 best fall colors drives for you to check out in Minnesota. It's a great list if you are looking for something to do without spending a ton of money.
Finally An App That Tells You If You Have Ghosts!
Here's a true story. I grew up in Bloomington and the house I lived in was 100% haunted with no doubt! It was only AFTER we moved out, we were told that an older man drowned in the bathtub in the house.
Ragnar and Vikings Are No Longer
A familiar face was missing from Sunday's Vikings game, and may not be back any time soon. Ragnar was asked to not return to the field as the Vikings mascot, and he's not very happy about it.
If you went to Sunday's Vikings game, you may have noticed our beloved mascot missing...
Who Remembers These Dangerous Toys They Actually Used To Sell? [VIDEO]
I remember many of these, and now that I think back to having used many of them, they really WERE dangerous!
Are Experts Seriously Predicting The Vikings To Win The Superbowl?
The Vikings have a GREAT looking team this year, and it looks as if we aren't just bias with our opinion of that in Minnesota, experts see it too!
If You Smoke E-Cigs, This May Be Of Concern
The big push for e-cigs to help you quit smoking, or smoking them inside where cigarettes aren't allowed, may not be as safe as you may have thought.
This isn't the 1st report of the vapor cigs I've seen, but it certainly is scary to see what can happen...
Try This Over Labor Day Weekend, The Watermelon Trick. [VIDEO]
The last big summer weekend is near, Labor Day weekend. Rather than just hanging out drinking beer, playing bag toss and talking about how cold it's going to be soon...try this watermelon trick!
Great Ideas For Making Use Of Household Items, Hilarious Commentary!
Warning, you will pee your pants reading the author's comments above each of these "life hacks". Honestly, some of these are great ideas that I sent over to my wife to try, especially the 'how to fold a fitted sheet' hack. Which is your favorite?
Lions In Zimbabwe Taking Back Their Park, Killing People!
As crazy as it is to walk through lion territory itself, it's even crazier in the same location that Cecil the lion was killed recently. These aren't stupid creatures, and obviously they've had enough with humans walking through their home!
Even If You Don’t Own a Dog, This Is Funny [VIDEO]
If you are a dog owner, you understand how we translate the things our dogs do into words as if they are talking to us. This takes that to a brilliant level with a teasing conversation with the dog. Poor little guy, I hope he got a treat after all is said and done...