I'm Alan Reed. Host of the Quick Country Morning Show. I'm glad to be a part of your mornings!
Alan Reed
Taxes Due Today – Helpline Number
Your final day to file your taxes is today, April 18th, 2016. And why is it that every year is longer and longer for "Tax Freedom Day"? Tax Freedom Day is the day that you actually start earning money for yourself.
Here are some amazing facts about tax day today:
- It will take the average American taxpayer until May to pay their federal, state and local tax bills...
Pitbull Attacks Rochester 2-Year-Old
A young Rochester boy underwent surgery Sunday night at St Mary’s after being severely bitten in the face by a pit bull.
A Police Department spokesman says the 2 year old was at the playground of Elton Hills School around 8 o’clock when the attack occurred...
Space Station Tour – What’s Inside? Very Cool Video
Ever wonder what life would be like to live in the International Space Station? I have. This video shows you what life IS like. Where do you sleep? How do you go to the bathroom? Where do you work at when you do research? You'll see it all here...
Dead Eagle Reward-Albert Lea
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information regarding a dead bald eagle that was recently found on MnDot property in Freeborn County, just south of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Evidence has been gathered from the scene and a criminal investigation is currently underway...
How Dirty Is That Dollar Bill? Very
Ever wonder how dirty and germ ridden the cash is that you handle? It's pretty dirty. I always wonder how the people who work at banks do it. Do they get a lot of colds? Usually, when my fingers are dry, I'll lick 'em to handle paper.
A new study is out by Cheat Sheet and here are the results:
- 94% of cash contains disease-causing agents...
Lost Highway In Concert Tomorrow Night
Lost Highway will be in concert tomorrow night at the Graham Arena in Rochester, with special guests JT and the Gunslingers. If you've never seen either of them, you are in for a double treat! Tickets are just $10.00 and available at the door...
Statewide Crackdown Next Week
Starting this Monday, April 11th, there will be a major crackdown in southeast Minnesota and all of Minnesota. It was announced that the state patrol and all law enforcement agencies in Minnesota will be cracking down on distracted drivers...
Mall of America New Attraction Opened Yesterday
The Mall of America opened a new attraction yesterday called 'Fly Over America' and we got a chance to be one of the first people to experience the ride. And what an experience it is.
From start to finish, you'll be amazed at the true experience of flight...
National Beer Day Is Today
Today is "National Beer Day", a day to celebrate all beers. There are so many beers and beer flavors, where do you start? My favorite beer is: A cold one! I like to have a beer with a burger or pizza. How about you? Here are some amazing facts about beer that you should share with other beer drinkers...
Cool Listener Makes My Day
Listeners like Gabe make my day. I answered the studio line and heard Gabes Mom Andrea, ask to make a request for her son. She requested "My Church" by Maren Morris, which is one of the coolest songs we play at Quick Country 96.5.
She said she and her son were on their way to Mayo Clinic for his bone marrow biopsy...