In June 1993, after stints at radio stations in Las Vegas and in Phoenix, he took over the morning present at Prime 40 KDWB-FM 101.3 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, following within the footsteps of Steve Cochran. He’s been there ever since, and in an period of syndicated morning reveals throughout many mid-sized markets he’s remained an area trusted morning companion.
Now, simply two days after iHeartMedia revealed a plan provoke a $50 million cost-savings plan throughout the second half of 2026, Dave Ryan has introduced his retirement.
Ryan’s ultimate broadcast is scheduled for Friday, Could 22.
Ryan’s arrival at KDWB barely made information, following his early 1993 exit from KKFR “Energy 92” in Phoenix, the place he was changed in morning drive by Bruce Kelly. Mockingly, Ryan changed Kelly at Nationwide-owned KZZP-FM in Phoenix in December 1989 after being transferred from WNCI-FM in Columbus, Ohio. One 12 months later, he was a nominee for Main Market Air Character of the Yr at Bobby Poe’s radio/report seminar and awards banquet.
In an announcement launched Wednesday morning, iHeartMedia commented, “For generations of listeners, Dave Ryan wasn’t only a voice on the radio — he was a every day ritual. Together with his unmistakable mix of humor, honesty, and coronary heart, Dave created a present that felt like a private dialog with a pal. He made individuals snort and provided perspective when life felt heavy.”
Wealthy Davis, who serves as Sr. VP of Programming for iHeartMedia in Minneapolis, stated, “Dave Ryan is a Twin Cities establishment and among the best to ever do it. He linked with listeners in a approach that may’t be manufactured. His affect helped form KDWB and the lives of numerous listeners who grew up with him.”
For Ryan, “All I can say is ‘Wow!’ I couldn’t have imagined a extra unimaginable expertise than I’ve had, not simply the final 33 years at KDWB, however in 46 years of radio. Having an outlet for enjoyable and creativity has been fantastic, however it’s the reference to individuals who hear that has made this all so wonderful. Being part of your morning and being welcomed into your life has meant extra to me than I can ever categorical.”
KDWB will honor Dave’s legacy with particular programming, listener tributes, and on‑air celebrations main as much as his ultimate present. In retirement, Ryan will tackle an envoy position and can proceed to be a part of the KDWB household.
Will KDWB retain an area present, or will it turn out to be the newest affiliate of the WKSC-FM “103.5 KISS FM” in Chicago-based providing The Fred Present, which not too long ago changed regionally based mostly programming on WIHT “HOT 99.5” in Washington, D.C. (simulcast on WZFT “Z104.3” in Baltimore) and likewise changed a regionally based mostly morning present at WLDI “Wild 95.5” within the West Palm Seashore-Stuart-Fort Pierce DMA?
“Particulars on the way forward for the KDWB morning lineup will probably be introduced quickly,” iHeartMedia shared.
