Townsquare Media Bismarck, ND, personality Frances Luger, known on-air as Dolly Dakota, passed away on December 28, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Dakota had been at Cool 98.7 (KACL) but also spent time previously at KYFR-AM and KYYY.
Dakota was open about her struggle with cancer, sharing her experiences on-air and through her personal blog, Red Wing Soars.
Local television anchor Wayne Wolff said, “I was fortunate to work with Dolly for several years in radio, and our sarcastic senses of humor played off of each other beautifully. She never backed down from anything and was a true fighter right up to the end. She was tough, but a true friend who would do anything for you. Her strength, courage, and determination throughout her life made her unique. She will be missed.”
Former KACL personality Scott McGowan created a video tribute to Dakota, which Townsquare’s Bismarck cluster shared.
