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 mid-day 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
St. Louis County To Deconstruct Blighted Structures + Sell The Materials For Reuse
Talk about a win-win situation! St. Louis County has started a new program that should not only remove blighted tax-forfeited properties but also help out the environment at the same time
Wisconsin Aims To Collect 24K Samples For Chronic Wasting Disease Testing
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hopes to max out it's testing efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease this fall.
148th Fighter Wing Night Flying – September 22-October 2
Don't be surprised if you hear or see something strange in the sky the next couple of weeks. The 148th Fighter Wing is alerting the general public that they will be conducting night flying exercises from September 22 through October 2.
Wisconsin Utility Shutoff Moratorium Extends Until Next Spring
Wisconsin state regulators have extended the moratorium for utility shutoffs for water, electric, and gas service to November 1
Duluth COVID Saliva Test Site Opens September 23 – First In Minnesota
It's a first for the state - and it's happening right here in the Twin Ports. The Minnesota Department of Heath has announced that the first COVID-19 Community Saliva Test site will be opening in Duluth on Wednesday, September 23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).
Grad Requirements Create COVID-Worries At Superior High School
An expansion of mandatory graduation requirements by the Superior High School has some concerned about the risks involved during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Superior + Douglas County Prep Seven Road Projects
If it all comes together, local road crews will be busy in Superior and Douglas County over the next four years with projects made possible with federal funding.
St. Luke’s Takes Part In National COVID-19 Study
Front-line health care workers in the Northland could play a significant role in the treatment of the COVID-19 virus.
Wisconsin Won’t Make Unemployment Supplement Recipients Pay It Back
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has ruled that it won't ask unemployment insurance recipients that are receiving the new $300 weekly unemployment supplement to repay the funds - unless "otherwise required by law or based on future guidance from the federal government"…
Closing Up A Cabin For The Season: A Checklist
A checklist of items to consider before you close up the cabin for the season.
Taco Bell Debuts Its Own Brand Of Wine To Pair With Chalupas In Canada
It's called "Jalapeno Noir" - and it's joining an earlier branded beer from Taco Bell. That's right - the American-style Mexican fast food chain now has its own in-brand wine - specifically designed to pair with the chalupas on their menu in their Canadian locations.
Tommy Bartlett Dells Show Closing Permanently
Chalk another one up to the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Tommy Bartlett Show - a Wisconsin Dells-favorite attraction for almost 70 years - is calling it quits for good.