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
Wisconsin Assembly Considers Making Teaching Cursive Mandatory In Elementary Schools
Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill making cursive mandatory for elementary school students in the state.
Douglas County Proposes Property Tax Increases For 2022
Officials with Douglas County recently offered their proposed property tax levy for 2022 and it comes with an increase, driven by a variety of factors.
Wisconsin Home Sales Still On Track To Break Last Years Record Year
Sales slowed a little last month, but Wisconsin is still on track to beat last years record-breaking year for home sales.
Duluth Plans Record Amount Of Street Improvements For 2022
The City of Duluth is aiming towards a 'record-setting' year of road improvement work in 2022 - funded by the Sales Tax Street Improvement Program.
MNDOT Plans Highway 53 Intersection Improvements In Eveleth
A variety of safety and cosmetic improvements are on the design table for the Highway 53 corridor in Eveleth.
Oliver Bridge Closures Scheduled For October
Another seasonal round of closures are planned for the Oliver Bridge - the span that crosses the St. Louis River at the junction of Minnesota Highway 39 and Wisconsin Highway 105.
Superior Offers Free Land To Interested Home Builders
The City of Superior's Vacant to Value program offers free land to qualifying home builders.
St. Louis County Offers Law Enforcement Scholarships
Law enforcement students in St. Louis County and Minnesota are encouraged to sign up for one of 15 available scholarships.
Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Pumpkin Spice
Even if you're maxed out on the whole phenomenon, here are some surprising things you didn't know about pumpkin spice.
Douglas County Farmers Seek Reclassification For Drought Assistance
Some local officials worry that the drought classification for Douglas County is inaccurate and that could cost local farmers access to federal relief funds.
Wisconsin Dairy Sets World Record For Longest String Cheese
A dairy in Wisconsin recently set an unofficial world record for the longest piece of string cheese.
I-35 Southbound Shift To Michigan Street Happens Week Of September 27
Southbound traffic on I-35 in Duluth will shift to Lower Michigan Street as work progresses on the Twin Ports Interchange (Can of Worms) Project.