This morning I read perhaps the worst Christmas news anyone could ask for: AM 1500 KSTP fired TD Mischke, the radio renegade who’s served up a cutting-edge local radio show since the mid-’90s. It doesn’t help that this comes only a few days after former City Pages editor Steve Perry resigned from the Minnesota Independent.

Mischke blogged a final goodbye on AM 1500′s Web site this morning, which was followed by comments ranging from outrage to heartfelt goodbye (post your own thoughts there). Here’s David Brauer’s breaking story on the matter, with more to follow when he can explain why.

There’s too much to cover in a blog post for those unfamiliar with the man who popularized the phrase “Good Old St. Paul, Big Time Minneapolis.” City Pages ran a few profiles over the years, most recently last month. The alt weekly also constantly named him “Best AM Radio Personality.” The Rake ran a profile three years ago, as did the Atlantic Monthly.

You can also check out a comprehensive archive of complete shows here and his career highlights here.

R.I.P. The Mischke Broadcast, 1994-2008.

R.F. Moeller Jeweler and Summit Beer will never be the same.

Tags: AM 1500, the Apacalypse, Tommy Mischke