John Hines (radio broadcaster)

His career spanned over four decades, across numerous stations in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including KSTP, WLOL, KEEY-FM and WCCO (AM).

[1] Hines's radio career began to skyrocket when he moved to 15 The Music Station in 1975 and teamed up with longtime Twin Cites broadcaster Charlie Bush.

[2] When daytime television hosts Steve and Sharon Edelman left KSTP-TV in 1980, Hubbard Broadcasting chose Hines as their replacement.

[9] In 2010, after almost two decades at Clear Channel, Hines joined News Radio 830 WCCO, where he first hosted an evening show.

[11] Hines was active with many charities during his career, including once being buried alive for 48 hours to raise funds for Twin Cities food shelves.