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
Northland Dairy Begs Customers To Return Their Glass Milk Bottles, More Than 1,100 Missing In Last Month
A dairy in northern Minnesota is asking customers to return their glass milk bottles after losing more than 1,100 in the last month.
Wisconsin Considers Flat Income Tax Rate For Everyone By 2026
As Wisconsin's budget surplus approaches $7 billion, some lawmakers are pushing for a flat income tax rate for everyone.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Included In Pine-Sol Cleaning Product Recall
Clorox is recalling more than 37 million bottles of its popular Pine-Sol cleaning solution due to contamination issues. Minnesota and Wisconsin are included in the recall.
Minnesota Senate Confirms MNDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger
The Minnesota Senate voted to confirm Nancy Daubenberger as the new Commissioner for MNDOT - a role she's served in since May 2022.
GoFundMe Site Established For Prince Memorial Highway Signs In Minnesota
Organizers pushing to rename a section of a Minnesota Highway as a memorial to Prince have set up a GoFundMe site to raise money for the signs.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Residents Urged To Stop Using Specific Brands Of Eye Drops – Blindness + Deaths Reported
The CDC and FDA is urging people to stop using two specific brands of eye drops, which have been associated with serious infections, blindness, and one death.
Duluth Native Aaron Padden Earns Ranks In Elite Navy Honor Guard
Duluth native and Two Harbors High School graduate Aaron Padden has been selected to join the ranks of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard - the official ceremonial unit of the United States Navy.
Duluth’s Sustainability Officer Receives State Climate Adaptation Partnership Award
Duluth's Sustainability Officer Mindy Granley recently earned statewide recognition for her work.
Summary Of Duluth Police Department’s 2022 Stop Data Report, Offering Gender + Race Details
The Duluth Police have released their first-ever Stop Data Report. It provides transparency on gender and race details for each of the stops made in 2022.
Duluth’s Allete Commits To $2.5 Billion 385-Mile Power Line As Part Of National Grid Improvements
Duluth headquartered Allete, Inc. has committed to a $2.5 billion high voltage transmission line that provides interconnectivity to the U.S. electric grid.
Bryan Adams + Joan Jett To Play Xcel Energy Center Summer 2023
Two legendary 80's rockers will perform in St. Paul, Minnesota this summer. Bryan Adams and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be at the Xcel Energy Center on July 3.
Ordinance Change Would Provide 12 Additional Off-Leash Dog Areas In Superior
A proposed ordinance change would add 12 additional off-leash sites in Superior for dog owners to bring their pets for exercise.