Legendary Minnesota radio host Dave Lee will retire from News Talk 830 WCCO in April following a remarkable 32-year run which included the Edward R. Murrow Award, numerous awards from the Associated Press and a nomination for the national Marconi Award, the Oscar of the radio industry.
“We are going to miss Dave Lee,” said Shannon Knoepke, Entercom/Minneapolis’ SVP/Market Manager. “He is the consummate professional in career and in life. What’s more, Dave Lee has endorsed dozens of products and services for local and national advertisers. His credibility and sincere approach are unsurpassed.”
His iconic status transcends the time he has spent behind a microphone. Lee is credited with helping to raise lots of money for the University of Minnesota’s Children’s Hospital and developing a scholarship at the University of Minnesota Journalism School. He has also received recognition from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in addition to funding a program focused on mentoring youth.
Lee’s career began as a program director in Fargo, North Dakota at The Mighty 790 KFGO. He began his tenure at WCCO in 1989. His career has also included various play-by-play duties from high school to the pros.
“He (Lee) has had the responsibility of picking up for legends he’s replaced,” said Knoepke. “Now we have to replace the legend of Dave Lee which feels impossible as we today celebrate his years of entertaining and informing us on WCCO.
