SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- October 7th is a big day for radio listeners in southwest Minnesota. Pipestone's Milan Ray signed on the air for the first time on this day 50 years ago. Since then, he's become a friend and a source of comfort to thousands.

On this crisp October morning, the sun is rising and the "ON AIR" light flickers to life. Mylan Ray is on the air.

"Later by Cat Stevens on KISD," said Mylan Ray into the microphone. "Thanks to being here I've been able to fulfill a lot of dreams."

His familiar voice has been bringing news, local happenings, and music to listeners in parts of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa for 5 decades, on Pipestone's KISD and KLOH radio.

"So many people have reached out in the last week, knowing that I was going to be celebrating this. I've been get

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