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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

"Register to win a great vacation at the Austin Home & Vacation Show to Breezy Point Valued at $1,244!! A King Leisure Suite for Two for a Sun-Wed Night Stay (excluding July 1-4). Includes Breakfast for two 4 mornings (Mon-Thur), and Golf for two for 3 days (Mon-Wed)."


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Register for a Family Pass to the RAD ZOO in Owatonna (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery) at the Austin Home & Vacation Show!


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

"Register to win $500 CASH at the Austin Home & Vacation Show!"


Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System

Get bottled water quality in the convenience of your home! You can bid on this ERO 175 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System from Ecowater Systems on the Amazing Radio Auction every Tuesday from 10-11am. It's valued at $699 but could be yours for only $400. Includes basic installation and mileage up to 25 mile radius. Upgrades, additional mileage and taxes are the customers expense. Click on the link below to visit the Ecowater website.

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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

"Register at the Austin Home & Vacation Show to win this stunning $330 Value Ladies Watch compliments of Fishers Fine Jewelers in Albert Lea. It's Waterproof, SS, Mineral Crystal, Swiss Quartz Accuracy....and best yet, Assembled in America!!"


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Register for this Ad4 Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike Valued at $749 from Martin's Cycling & Fitness of Albert Lea at the Austin Home & Vacation Show Mar 23-25 at the Packer Arena!


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Attend the 2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show March 23rd-25th and register at the Power 96 booth for a chance to win a pair of VIP passes valued at $900 to Moondance Jam July 19th-21st in Walker, MN. You can visit their website by clicking on the link below.

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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Attend the 2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show March 23rd-25th and register at the Power 96 booth for a chance to win a pair of $360 value reserved lawn tickets to Winstock June 8th & 9th, 2012 in Winsted, MN. You can visit their website by clicking on the link below.

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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Attend the 2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show March 23rd-25th and register at the Power 96 booth for a chance to win a pair of $500 value Reserved Lawn Tickets to WeFest August 2-4, 2012 in Detroit Lakes, MN. You can visit their website by clicking on the link below.

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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Attend the 2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show March 23rd-25th and register at the Power 96 booth for a chance to win a one night weekend stay at the Graves 601 in Minneapolis, MN valued at $199.


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

"Win this over $310 Value Kitchen Prize Pkg from the Kitchen Warehouse by registering at the Austin Home & Vacation Show Mar 23-25!"


2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

Attend the 2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show March 23rd-25th and register at the Power 96 booth for a chance to win a fire pit compliments of Home Depot of Albert Lea.


Bob Miller MAGICIAN!

"Come enjoy great Family Entertainmnet by BOB MILLER MAGICIAN! at the Austin Home & Vacation Show in the Kids Corner at the Packer Arena! 1/2 Hour Show Dates & Times are SAT MARCH 24th at 11am & 2pm, and SUN MARCH 25th at 2pm!" Click on the link below to visit his website!

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2012 Austin Home & Vacation Show

The 2012 AUSTIN HOME & VACATION SHOW is March 23-25, and over 70% FULL! If you have interest in Exhibiting your Business, please call 507-373-9600 for details! $10,000 in Prize Registrations, over $40,000 Value in Advertising to promote 3 day event, and Many, Many New Exciting Attractions to this Years Show!!! You can view photos from the 2011 Austin Home & Vacation Show by clicking on the link below.

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Marion Ross Xmas Card

We even received a Christmas Card from Marion Ross....with a special Christmas Remembrance of Paul Michaels that was put to rest this year. Have a Blessed Christmas!


Secret Santa

Pictured are Anna Rahn of Hometown Broadcasting & Captain Jim Brickson of the Salvation Army. Two Local Deserving Families were blessed this year to receive a $1,212 Value Christmas Pkg and an $840 Value Christmas Pkg filled with Gift Cards for Groceries, Gas, and Local Merchants. They were chosen from the many letters submitted for Secret Santa. Special thanks to all of the Sponsors that supported this great promotion. There were also 5 additional families (chosen from the letters we received) that got $100 each donated by an anonymous local business.


Xmas Cards

Thanks for the "Endless" Christmas Cards for both Power 96 & KQAQ...including one from Marion Ross and a soldier in Kuwait! We've enjoyed your letters, and have had MANY, MANY winners throughout DEC! Simply having a Wonderful Christmas Time!


Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire staff!


Remote Car Starter Winner

Congratulations to Jeff Willard! He won the remote car starter from Rockin Ronny's Superstore out of Mankato!


Safe and Sober

Keep the Holidays Joyous and hand over your keys. In an effort to discourage Drinking & Driving, POWER 96, 96.1FM did a live controlled On-Air Demo (with two subjects of legal drinking age) Monday, Nov 21st from 2-5pm. This program was hosted by Ron Hunter and demonstrated how quickly the legal driving limit is met. Law Enforcement were on-site with a portable breath tester, testing the subjects throughout the 3 hours. Guest speakers included Alice Englin (FC Partners in Prevention), Scott McConkey (SE MN Safe & Sober Liason), Probation Officer Andrea Strom, Judge Steve Schwab, and Brenda Madsen (Security Insurance). Thank you to Albert lea Taxi for complimentary rides, Liquor Depot for complimentary beverages, Perkins and Green Mill of Albert Lea for refreshments, and for the many Sponsors making this powerful programming possible….they just might save a life by getting people to “Hand Over Their Keys.” You can view photos by clicking on the link below.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to Alexis Sullivan who won a $25 Target gift card at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to Green Mill of Albert Lea for winning 1st place for favorite room at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to McDonalds Bridge Street location in Albert Lea for winning 2nd place for favorite room at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to United Employees Credit Union for winning 3rd place for favorite room at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to Sue Toenges who won a $100 Sams Club membership at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to Heather DelosSantos who won a pair of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre tickets (valued at $150) at the Halloween Carnival. Click on the link below to view all the photos.

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7th Annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Carnival

Congratulations to Nathaniel Varness who won a $25 Target gift card at the Halloween Carnival, pictured is Nathaniel's mother. Click on the link below to view all of the photos.

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Stuffed the Bus for Mower County!

POWER 96 & KQAQ-AM hosted a "STUFF THE BUS with School Supplies for Mower County Kids in Need" with Great Success! Sponsor Locations included the Main Street Sterling Drug, Austin Bruins, Midtown Auto Clinic, and Palmer Bus Company. A Very Special thanks to Mayo Health Systems - Austin for their $500 Donation and Target for their $50 Gift Card! Thanks to ALL who donated! Thank you to Sheriff Amazi and Officer Mark Waliski for speaking with us about Back-to-School Bus Safety and Thank-you to the crew at the Salvation Army & United Way for making sure these School Supplies get to the Kids that need them the most for a great start to their School Year! You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.

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Stuffed the Bus for Freeborn County!

POWER 96 & KQAQ-AM hosted a "STUFF THE BUS with School Supplies for Freeborn County Kids in Need" with Great Success! Sponsor Locations included the Northbridge Mall, The Image Salon, Karl's Car Quest, Shaw Auto of Geneva, Trades & Labor Federal Credit Union, Home Solutions Midwest and the Albert Lea Bus Company. A special thanks to all of those who donated! Thank you to Officers JD Carlson and Rod Davis for speaking with us about Back-to-School Bus Safety and Thank-you to Captain Jim Brickson and the Salvation Army for making sure these School Supplies get to the Kids that need them the most for a great start to their School Year! You can view all the pictures by clicking on the link below.

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Backyard BBQ Winner

Congratulations to Rob Redman-the winner of the Backyard BBQ! A special thank you to our sponsors for all the great prizes: Power 96/KQAQ, Troy Thompson Agency, Geneva Meats, Trading Post, Pritchards Auto Northwood, M&S Outdoor Equipment, Albert Lea Walmart, Albert Lea Seedhouse, Clarks Grove Hardware, Royal Sports of Clarks Grove, Bell Liquor of Austin, Mrs. Gerry's Salads, Inject Tech, Freeborn Lumber, Expressions Salon, Sorenson's Appliance & TV of Geneva and Plaza Landscaping.

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Kenny Loves KQAQ

"Anna Rahn & Sindi Fulton paid Kenny Fredrickson of Austin a personal visit with the KQAQ vehicle (P96's sister AM station) and delivered a T-shirt/Bumper Stickers....cuz Kenny loves KQAQ so much he had to pay a $155 Fine for violating the Noise Ordinance while listening!"


A.L. Parks & Recreation Play Day at the Pool

Jay Paul from Power 96 broadcasted live at the A.L. Aquatic Center Friday July 29th for A.L. Parks & Recreation Play Day at the Pool sponsored by Power 96 and Bridge Avenue McDonald's. They played lots of games and won passes to Noah's Ark, Mn Zoo, Adventureland, McDonald's ice cream cones, pool passes, park & rec trip vouchers and family fun packs to the MOA. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.

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DJ Squared

DJ x DJ= DJ SQUARED!! IT’S THE DJ SQUARED SHOW! DJ RON HUNTER AND DJ JAY PAUL ARE THE TWO TOP RATED DJ’S IN THE AREA AND THEY COME TOGETHER EVERY FRIDAY MORNING FROM 9 TO 10AM! BY FAR THE MOST ENTERTAINING HOUR OF YOUR WEEK!


Coldstone Creamery/Trails TA Birthday Show

"Wish your Friends & Family a Happy Birthday on the Coldstone Creamery/Trails TA BIRTHDAY SHOW ! Just email wishes to kqpr@power96rocker.com, call in to 507-373-9600, or stop in and fill out a Birthday Show wish form! There's a daily Prize Winner."


Dining & Entertainment Guide

Be sure to tune in every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:50am and 5:50pm for the dining, entertainment and shopping calendar. You'll hear information about special events, entertainment, lunch & dinner specials, new products and in-store deals.


Minnesota Vikings

Power 96 is thee place to tune in to the Minnesota Vikings games on 96.1 FM.


Racing Rocks!

"RACING ROCKS, hosted by Riki Rachtman, airs every Sunday from 6am-8am. Amazing Nextel Cup Racing coverage."


The Acoustic Storm

Every Sunday morning from 8am-10am, unplug with The Acoustic Storm and the best variety of acoustic-based rock. With an emphasis on acoustic guitar-driven songs, Jeff Parets presents the full spectrum of acoustic rock, including rarely heard "unplugged" versions of classic tunes in their purest form. Each week, the show spotlights an artist in "The Eye of The Storm" with music, bio information and sound bites. To visit The Storm's home page just click on the link below.

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The Rockin 70's Radio Show

Listen every Sunday on Power 96 to The Rockin' 70's Radio Show from 7pm to 9pm Central time.


The Rockin 80's Radio Show

Listen every Sunday on Power 96 to The Rockin' 80's Radio Show with Host & Producer-Zander from 9pm to 11pm Central time. To visit The Rockin' 80's website just click on the link below.

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Power 96 Severe Weather Coverage

MN & IA WEATHER CAN BE QUITE UNPREDICTABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, and CAN CHANGE QUICKLY. …….In the event of severe weather conditions, tune to 96.1 FM for thee best severe weather coverage in the area! You'll get up to the minute conditions on location & severity, along with safety reminders for your family! 96.1 FM has the most up-to-date training and equipment….and works side by side with KIMT’s Storm Team 3, local law enforcement, AND SPOTTERS during severe weather conditions and we have generators to ensure even during power outages - we're here for you!


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POWER 96, KQPR 96.1 FM Radio is your source for Thee Best Classic Rock music in Southern MN and Northern IA, and the only locally owned radio station in the area. Bringing you the finest On-Air Talent (Jay Paul & Ron Hunter) and the most current News, Sports, Weather, and Farm Markets. Affiliate Programming includes Dee Snider House of Hair and Hair Cuts, Racing Rocks, Acoustic Storm, Jones Network and more. Heard in a 60 to 70 Mile Radius on the dial and World Wide Streaming live. The perfect place to advertise your business reaching the most people in the Albert Lea and Austin Area’s in Freeborn & Mower Counties….affordably!