Contests & Winners
Graves 601
Congratulations to Matt Lubensky, he won a one night stay at Graves 601 hotel at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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$500 Cash Winner
Congratulations to Jeff Determan, he won $500 cash at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Blank Park Zoo
Congratulations to Jeff Bendickson, he won 6 passes to Blank Park Zoo at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Congradulations horse Expo MN Winners
You could have WON tickets if You tuned in to WIN.
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Congratulations to Shelly Olsen, she won dinner and show for two to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Moondance Jam
Congratulations to Mark Walski, he won two VIP tickets to Moondance Jam at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
Austin Bruins
Congratulations to Dan Davidson & Penny Tupy, they each won a 10 game flex pack & 2 t-shirts for the Austin Bruins at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Country Jam
Congratulations to Kyle Timmerman, he won two (3 day) reserved tickets to Country Jam at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Congratulations to Twila Huehn, she won dinner and show for two to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Congratulations to Sally Vrieze, she won dinner & show for two to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Breezy Point
Congratulations to Randall Christopherson, he won a Breezy Point Vacation for two at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Blank Park Zoo
Congratulations to Jack Erwin, he won 6 passes to Blank Park Zoo at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Kitchen Cookware
Congratulations to Amanda Frank, she won Kitchen Cookware at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Kids Playhouse
Congratulations to Mark Reeve, he won a kids playhouse at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Winstock Music Festival
Congratulations to Kelly Nesvold, he won a pair of reserved lawn tickets to Winstock Music Festival at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Anniversary Show
Call in, email or snail mail Anniversaries to Power 96 for a chance at a Great prize from C3 Bistro.
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The STEVE'S PIZZA Birthday Show with Jay Paul
Every Monday thru Friday Jay Paul announces Local birthdays at around 7:35 am. Win a $10.00 certificate for Steve's Pizza every Monday thru Friday if your name is picked by Jay. Hear famous people’s Birthdays first followed by local Birthday Announcements. (Saturday and Sunday Birthdays are announced in the Friday B-day Show.)
Click the link below to see Steve's Pizza's menu's.....
MN Science Museum
Congratulations to Karl Bloedel, he won tickets to the MN Science Museum at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Craftsman Lawn Mower
Congratulations to Tom Mayer, he won a Craftsman Lawn Mower at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Moondance Jammin Country
Congratulations to Lynn Dorenkemper, she won two VIP passes to Moondance Jammin Country at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Mosquito Spraying Treatment
Congratulations to Matt Sulzle, he won a Mosquito Spraying Treatment at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Congratulations to Tom Vega, he won dinner and show for two to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre at the 2013 Austin Home and Vacation Show. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
Community Involvement
Breakfast on the Farm
Breakfast on the Farm at the Sathre Farm South of Adams<br />
KQAQ & P96 will be present at the 2013 Breakfast on the Farm in Adams MN June 22, 7:30-11:30. Come and join us.
ALBERT LEA & AUSTIN High School Weekly Calendar of Events
Airs Monday morning APPROXIMATELY 10am highlighting sporting events, special events and activities scheduled each week, to ensure parents, friends, family and the general public are informed. If you have information to share please email us today. Click the link below....
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The Bulls Have Returned! Welcome Home Soldiers!!!!!!
Albert Lea Red Bulls return HOME 05-04-12, Power 96 was there. For more Go to the pictures page click the link below or go to the bottom of the homepage and click on the video link.
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Stuff the Bus 2012
Thank you to everyone who donated cash and school supplies and to all of the sponsors who participated in Stuff the Bus for Freeborn County and Mower County children. Many students will be able to go back to school with their backpacks full thanks to all the generous donations. You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Secret Santa
Many letters were received again this year for SECRET SANTA - Hosted by POWER 96 & KQAQ. TWO Local Families in need have been chosen to Each receive a Pkg Valued over $700 filled with Gas Cards, Grocery Cards, and more....from Local Business donations. These Families will be contacted by the Salvation Army. Pictured: Cpt Jim Brickson-Salvation Army, Ann Austin-United Way, and Anna Rahn-KQPR/KQAQ
Freeborn / Mower County Spotlight
Every week local servants are interviewed sharing information about Good causes, fun happenings or events going on in our communities. <br />
Tune in for the Mower Cty. Spotlight Tuesdays at 9:05 am<br />
Tune in for the Freeborn Cty. Spotlight Thursdays at 9:05 am<br />
If you know of an event or would like to share yours please email us at the link below
Melvin Adams
Melvin Adams a former Harlem Globetrotter pictured with Gifted Da Flamethrowa, Anna Rahn and Jay Paul. Melvin is one of the best youth speakers in the country and has spoken to over 8,000,000 youth at school assemblies, basketball clinics/camps and other youth events.
Holton Intermediate School media tour for the new school in Austin.
Staff Members Jerry Viktora and Sindi Fulton were part of<br />
the media tour for the new school in Austin.This is the exterior of Holton Intermediate School.Holton Intermediate School will be for all 5th and 6th graders in Austin and<br />
will be open fall of 2013. The tour was given by Principal Jean McDermott and Assistant Principal Lynn Heman. More pictures on our pics page click the link below....
Play Day at the Pool 2012
It was another fun filled day at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center July 6th for Play Day at the Pool. Thank you to McDonald's for the free ice cream cone certificates and thank you to everyone who attended! You can view all the photos by clicking on the link below.
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Jay Paul Hits the Big Five-O....
Jay Pauls 50th Birthday was a big Soiree. A good time was had by all, Lots of laughs some really good jokes & some really bad jokes. Next big landmark for Jay AARP! More picks on our picks page. Click the link below....
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Racing Car Wrangler
Wishing Greg Jensen, (sister station 970 AM, Classic Country Legends Driver) much luck for the 2013 Racing Season!
Greg Jensen Racing Rocks!
Wishing Greg Jensen, (96.1 FM, KQPR, Power 96 Driver) much luck for the 2013 Racing Season!
Jeff and Snater
"Red, White, and Blue and Hometown Broadcasting too! We love our Troops even more than they love us! God Bless America."
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!" <br />
Jay Paul's Montana Adventure
Jay (pictured above) shows his Equine Prowess. Go to the pictures page to see real skill....
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The Cowboy Show with Ken Overcast
Every Friday from 2 till 3 pm<br /><br />
Go back in time every week to the Old West and relive the romance with Great Western Stories, Classic Country Music and poetry.
Nascar-Motor Racing Network
MRN- Catch almost all the sprint class races in 2013 on KQAQ.<br /><br />
Click below for local listings.
Gods Country
Every Sunday morning from 7am till 9AM enjoy the best of Gospel Music with Host Steph Helleksen.
Dave Ramsey's Daily Money Makeover
Approximately 9:40 AM OR 3:18 PM. Airs Monday – Friday!
Dave Ramsey's Daily Money Makeover is a :90 second feature designed to give you a daily dose of financial reality. Dave does finances in a way that is fun, entertaining and on a level that everyone will understand.
Linder farm Network-The Voice of Local Agriculture
* Midwest Farmtime, Mon thru Fri * 6:10-6:35am
* Opening Markets, Mon thru Fri * 9:50 am
* Mid-Day Farm Review, Mon thru Fri * 12:30-1pm
* Closing Markets, Mon thru Fri * 1:50 pm
A complete look through out the day at farm news, markets and weather, including live meteorologist reports, grain and live stock markets, local elevator prices and commentaries, special events, live broadcasts and more....
Jay's Joke to Go
Catch Jay's joke to go every Mon - Fri at 9:50 am. If you missed it, click the link below.....
Living the Country Life
Join us Mon-Fri at 8:40am and 5:28pm
This one of a kind country show covers,
· Lawn/Landscapes
· Trees/Wooded Lots
· Outdoor Entertainment
· Livestock/Pets
· Machinery
· Buildings/Facilities
· Pastures/Fences…..and more!
Hometown Broadcasting Proudly Announces a New Program VOICE OF our VETERANS
Every MONDAY around 11:40am on both POWER 96 & KQAQ-AM, hear different topics about our Veterans, Voiced by Veterans. Learn how to continuously Support & Remember Veterans who served our Country, Veteran Benefits, Facts, Upcoming Patriotic Events and more!






























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