I’m a proud life-long resident of the Northland: Born and raised on the Iron Range, I’ve lived in the Twin Ports all of my adult years. I enjoy the fact that we get to enjoy all four seasons and I love the natural beauty that our area provides. I’m worked for the company that owns KOOL 101.7 since 1993 and I enjoy the fact that no two days are ever the same. Although you hear me on the radio during the morning shift, my main role is Production Manager for our stations – writing and producing the commercials you hear. I’m married with one son. In my spare time (what is that?) I enjoy cooking, collecting records (primarily classic country), studying history and politics and being involved in the community on a variety of boards and committees.
Steve Tanko
What’s Included In MNDOT’s 20 Year Transportation Plan For Minnesota?
MNDOT recently approved their new 20 year transportation plan for Minnesota. Here's a review of what's included.
Top Reasons People Are Moving To The Duluth Area When They Retire
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MNDOT is planning safety improvements for five different intersections on Highway 169 north of Duluth. Learn more and provide feedback at an upcoming meeting.
Free Tax Prep Help From Multiple Sources In Superior + Douglas County
Superior and Douglas County residents have access to a variety of free tax preparation resources.
Maple School District Extends School Day To Bank Extra Snow Days + Avoid Cutting Summer Short
The Maple School District has extended the school day by ten minutes to bank extra snow days. That should alleviate having to extend the year into summer.
Duluth Selects Janet Kennedy As First African American Council President
The Duluth City Council has made history, selecting Janet Kennedy as the first African American to serve as President of the governing body.
Duluth Plans Repairs To Flood-Damaged Brighton Beach Road, In The Works Since 2018
The City of Duluth is making forward progress on plans to repair damage done at Brighton Beach from the October 2018 flood.
Twin Ports 2022 Shipping Season Ends With Closing Of Soo Locks
The recent closing of the Soo Locks in Michigan signals the official end of the Twin Ports 2022 shipping season.
The Best Car Washes In The Duluth – Superior Area
A list of the top car washes in the Twin Ports area.
Minnesota Family Wears Same Red Dress In Three Generations Of School Pictures [VIDEO]
A Minnesota family has carried a tradition of wearing the same red plaid dress for school pictures through 57 years, 3 generations, and 17 girls.
Madonna Coming To Minnesota’s Xcel Energy Center Summer Of 2023
80's pop icon Madonna is making Minnesota one of the first stops in her 40 year career-spanning world tour, with a show in July at the Xcel Energy Center.
Duluth Plans Snow Removal Along Rerouted MNDOT Interchange Work Near 3rd Street, North 19th + 20th Avenues West
One of the routes that's taken rerouted traffic from the Twin Ports Interchange project will see some snow removal effort from the City of Duluth this week. The city is alerting the general public about their intention to perform snow removal efforts over a two day period - Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19 on portions of the streets along Piedmont Avenue above the Lincoln Park neigh