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 afternoon 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
Superior Schools Sue Over Fire That Delayed Cooper Building Construction
The Superior School District is suing the contractors involved in the 2018 fire that delayed Cooper School from opening for a year.
Superior Schools To Benefit From Stuff The Bus Campaign
The Head of the Lakes United Way is in the midst of a Stuff The Bus campaign for the Superior School District - now through August 23.
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Doubles Space With New Building In Duluth
A long-time Northland non-profit is getting a new home. And, it's a lot larger than the one they're currently in.
St. Luke’s In Duluth Gets National Honors For Hip, Knee + Stroke Work
St. Luke's in Duluth was recently ranked as a "high performing hospital for hip fracture, knee replacement, and stroke procedures" in a survey done by U.S. News and World Report.
Majority Of Douglas County Employees Don’t Earn Market Rate Wages, New Raise Structure Would Correct This
More than half of all employees at Douglas County earn less than market-rate wages, but a new pay structure aims to correct that.
Superior Car Seat Clinic To Become Regular Monthly Event
The Superior Fire Department is turning their popular Car Seat Clinic into a regular monthly event.
Superior School Considers 5th Grade Gender Identity Curriculum – Parents, Students + Administration Square Off
Superior school officials, parents, and community members are squaring off over 5th Grade curriculum that presents gender-identity issues.
MNDOT Aims To Solve Backup Issues On I-35 Near Barnum With Ramp Closure
MNDOT has a plan to help alleviate some of the large traffic backups that have occurred on I-35 near Barnum associated with a road construction project.
8th Annual Duluth-Superior Operation K9 Event Happens August 11
The 8th annual Operation K-9 event is happening Thursday, August 11 at the football field on the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Oliver Bridge Closure Between Duluth + Superior: August 15-19
The Oliver Bridge that crosses the St. Louis River at the junction of Highway 39 and Wisconsin Highway 105 between Duluth and Superior will be closed to traffic.
Thompson Hill + Mesaba Avenue I-35 Lane Closures In Duluth, August 8-11
Drivers will encounter a variety of lane closures on both north and southbound lanes of I-35 in Duluth over the next few days.
See The Future Of Superior’s Hammond Avenue
A two-year project to reconstruct Hammond Avenue is scheduled for 2023-2024. The end result will leave the street looking a lot different than it does now. A public meeting has been scheduled to share the details.