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
Minnesota State Patrol Pledges 30% More Women By 2030
The Minnesota State Patrol already leads the nation with sworn female officers, but they're pledging to recruit 30% more women by 2030.
Barkers Island Boat Launch In Superior Closing October 3-7
The Barkers Island Boat Launch Site in Superior will close for maintenance October 3 through October 7.
Make It Count – Important Dates For Absentee Voters In Superior
As the City of Superior gets ready for the general election that's coming up on Tuesday, November 8, they're alerting the public about important deadline dates.
Douglas County Plans 11% Increase In Budgeted Expenses For 2023
Douglas County's preliminary budget for 2023 has been set with an 11% projected increase in expenses, but no new staff or initiatives.
Traffic Changes Coming For I-35 In Duluth Starting in October
Changes are coming for traffic on I-35 in Duluth. Here's what is ahead.
Salvation Army Thrift Store In Superior In Danger Of Closing, Needs Shoppers
The Salvation Army Thrift Store location on Belknap Street in Superior is facing the same realities that many other businesses are and they need your help.
What Duluth Project Made MNDOT’s Transportation Spending Plan?
A Duluth-area project has made MNDOT's list of grant money for their Active Transportation Program.
I-35 Traffic Configuration Near Barnum Returns To Normal As Road Work Wraps Up
As the road construction project on I-35 near Barnum starts to near the completion phase, most of the traffic patterns in the area are returning to normal.
Minnesota Bikeways Interactive Map Makes For Better Trail Experience With Vital Details
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has unveiled an online interactive mapping feature called Minnesota Bikeways that provides a lot more details than the standard printed map.
Recall Details On Salad Dressing Sold At Aldi Stores In Minnesota + Wisconsin
A mislabeling issue in the manufacturing process has led to a recall on a brand of salad dressing sold at Aldi stores nationwide - including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Northland.
3,000 Year Old Canoe Pulled Out Of Wisconsin Lake
Divers in Wisconsin pulled up the remains of a dugout canoe that is estimated to have sunk to the bottom of Lake Mendota around 3,000 year ago.
Superior Police Officer Involved In Fatal Crash Pleads Not Guilty
The former Superior Police officer involved in a traffic crash that resulted in two fatalities and two people injured has entered a "not guilty" plea on the charges facing him.