 The former owner and manager of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, Lou Boran, died from complications of pneumonia yesterday. He was 73. Boran worked in broadcasting for over 40 years, including Double Day in New York, and as general manager of KDWB FM in Minneapolis. He started Omni Broadcasting, known now as Paul Bunyan Broadcasting in 1988. The company has grown to own 16 stations across Northern Minnesota, including Bemidji, Brainerd, Alexandria, Wadena and Staples. Boran sold the company to Hubbard Broadcasting and announced he would retire in 2015. He was well respected in the broadcasting community and was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2007 for his work in the field. He has survived by his wife and son. No funeral arrangements have been announced at this time. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.