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
Ruffles Original Potato Chips Recalled Due To Dairy Concerns
A popular potato chip is involved in a voluntary recall. Frito-Lay is recalling a specific batch of their Ruffles Original Potato Chips due to undeclared milk ingredients.
St. Louis County Aims For Next Rung Of COVID-Vaccinations By February
St. Louis County is getting ready to advance their COVID-19 vaccination strategy to the next priority group.
MNDOT Plans Intersection Improvements For Highway 37/5
Two intersections along a popular "Iron Range shortcut" are going to see some safety improvements.
Wisconsin Opens Up COVID-Vaccinations To 65-Plus On January 25
Good news for Wisconsin seniors: The state Department of Health Services (DHS) will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to those age 65 and older.
Douglas County Lifts COVID-Hold On Capitol Projects
Douglas County held off on many capital projects in 2020 due to the pandemic. It looks like that's changing in 2021.
Nestle Pepperoni Hot Pockets Recalled
A popular snack item is being recalled due to contamination issues. Nestle Prepared Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of their not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni Hot Pockets
Details Emerge From Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project Meeting
Nothing is final yet and many questions remain but a few details did come out of the recent online public meeting regarding the Blatnik Bridge replacement project.
Signs Of An Impending Snow Storm In The Northland
Signs Of An Impending Snow Storm In The Northland
Project Blue Light Happens January 24-31
The week of January 24, public health staff from eleven counties and tribal public health departments will join together - asking businesses and individuals to light up the exterior of their home or business with blue lights.
Superior Public Library Building Re-Opens To Public January 18
The Superior Public Library will be re-opening its doors (again) to the general public on Monday, January 18.
Maurices Building Sells For $15-Million
The building that's home to Maurices corporate office has been sold according to financial news sources - and at a price considerably less than what it was built for just four years ago.
St. Louis County Makes Sure COVID Priority 1A Individuals Get Their Vaccines
As the St. Louis County Public Health department moves through its third week of administering COVID-19 vaccines to people who are in the highest-priority group, it's reaching out to make sure that no one gets missed or overlooked.