Mary Lucia Leaving The Current
• For more than 17 years, Mary Lucia has been a weekday afternoon fixture on Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul. Lucia, who was one of The Current’s initial hires before the station’s launch in January 2005, announced she is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Her final show is Thursday, April 21 from 2-6pm CT.
In a statement posted at TheCurrent.org, PD Jim McGuinn said of Lucia, “She has long been more than a DJ to music fans. She’s been a friend, playing her favorite records and opening her heart to our listeners, who have responded with deep appreciation. She’s been recognized as City Page’s Reader’s Choice Best DJ nearly every year of The Current’s existence, and been at the mic for hundreds of memorable sessions, conversations, and interviews. She created and hosted the live event and talk show FakeBook, crafted hundreds of ‘Listen to Looch’ videos, and after approximately 3,867 weekday 4pm ‘No Apologies’ picks, fans and friends have a few days left to celebrate and honor Mary’s work at The Current.”
Lucia notes that she is proud of her career in radio in this market, stating, “Starting The Current 17 years ago was a joy.” Lucia plans to continue her voiceover work via voices.com. McGuinn tells RAMP that the position will be posted soon.
