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
Did You Realize The Minnesota Lottery Has an ‘Unclaimed Tickets’ Website?
With so many people buying tons of Powerball tickets recently, there's a higher chance some big prizes go unclaimed. The MN Lottery has an easy way to see if you forgot to check your ticket.
Eggshells or Butter in Your Coffee – Which Do You Prefer?
There's a craze with coffee happening right now and it sounds down right disgusting. It isn't just creamer or sugar anymore.
Minnesota Historical Society Has Cool State Fair Plans Lined Up
The Minnesota Historical Society is preparing for the kickoff of the Minnesota State Fair next week. Here’s where visitors can find MNHS every day of the fair starting Thursday.
Prince’s Official Purple Now a Recognized Pantone Color
Prince is gaining more recognition than ever since his death. This time his shade of purple is in the Pantone color palette with a name dedicated to Prince.
Planning to Have a Baby? Minnesota Near Top of ‘Best States to Have a Baby’ List
Believe it or not, it's important what state you live in when your baby is born. Minnesota can add another 'best of' on that list as well. Here's exactly why...
Here’s the Official Released FBI Report About Prince’s Extortion and Threats
The FBI in Minneapolis just released the official documents about people who threatened him by extortion and bodily harm. We have the document here.
Believe It Or Not, Minnesota Ranks 2nd in the Best Healthcare in 2017
Complain about healthcare here in Minnesota all you want, but unfortunately we have nearly the best healthcare in all the United States.
Next Up – Minnesota State Fair’s Crazy Foods [WATCH]
Now that the local county fairs are done, it's time to focus on the big fair that features big foods...the Minnesota State Fair!
Those Cute Glitter iPhone Cases Being Recalled – Causing Horrible Burns
If you've bought one of those glitter-filled iPhone cases, you need to return it immediately. They're being recalled because people are getting bad burns.
Tons of Weddings This Weekend – Here’s Music You Hope Not to Hear [WATCH]
If you're attending a wedding reception this weekend and love any of these songs, it's likely they won't get played at the dance cause the bride & groom despise them.
Long Prairie Drive-In Theater Screen Destroyed
It's one of six remaining drive-in theaters left in Minnesota, and mother nature decided she only wants five in the state apparently. The screen was destroyed by winds.
Want to Compete in Paisley Park’s ‘Battle of the Bands’?
This might be your chance to jump in a big spotlight just the way Prince envisioned how music should be. It's taking place at Paisley Park starting August 31st.