R.I.P.: Danny Wild, Longtime Morning Host At KLIZ

Danny Wild (1982-2025)

Well-known radio personality Danny Wild (Daniel E Wileman) died earlier this week.  He recently has been battling cancer.

After graduating from high school in 1982, Wileman worked in Finley for a couple of years before deciding to go into Radio Broadcasting. He earned associate’s degree in 1986 and returned to North Dakota to pursue fame and fortune as a radio personality.

Wileman worked for KFGO Light and Easy, Magic 103 and Lite Rock 105 in Fargo. In 1992 Dan got his big break and scored a morning show gig in Brainerd, Minnesota on 107.5 KLIZ The Power Loon. He spent the next 32 years as Danny Wild; filling the morning airwaves with news, humor, advice for life and sparing with his morning partners Tim and Mac. 

He was often seen hosting local events and meeting and greeting his listeners. He was a fixture at Moon Dance Jam for many years.

The Danny Wild Story https://t.co/RroE9QTuE0

— Tom Benson (@Tombenson1) January 10, 2025

In 1992 Dan married the love of his life Joan Christensen in Breckenridge, Minnesota. They met at church in Fargo and the faith they shared formed the foundation of their life together.  Dan found great enjoyment working with Joan restoring their 100 plus year old home, affectionately know as “the project”.