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
Highway 53 Road Construction Project Starts May 29
A summer-long road construction on Highway 53 gets underway on Wednesday, May 29 - bringing single land closures.
Superior Public Schools Get Altered Later Start Times For 2019-2020
Some Superior Public Schools will start as late as 9:15 AM next year.
Our Cold Spring And Late Frost Could Make Your Rhubarb Poisonous
Our late-season cold temperatures in the Twin Ports could have affected your rhubarb plants.
Two-Year Project On Woodland Avenue Begins May 20
The St. Louis County Public Works Department is alerting drivers that a two-year road construction project to rebuild a one-mile stretch of Woodland Avenue will get underway on Monday, May 20.
2019 Superior All-Night Grad Party Looks For Donations
Organizers with the 2019 edition of the Superior High School Chemical-Free All-Night Grad Party have been planning for the upcoming event that's scheduled for graduation night, Saturday, June 1.
Tyson Expands Chicken Strip Recall; Almost 12-Million Pounds Affected
An earlier recall of frozen chicken strip products by Tyson Foods has been expanded.
Ax Throwing + Beer = A Winning Combination For Duluth Business
The combination of ax throwing and beer drinking is being combined with hopefully good results for a downtown Duluth business.
Local Schools To Participate In Bike To School Day
Wednesday, May 8 is National Bike To School Day - an event set up to encourage students (and teachers) to walk to ride their bicycle to school.
4-Year Old St. Paul Boy Dies In Unattended SUV Due To Heat
A news story from St. Paul over the weekend apparently highlights the need to remind parents to never leave a child unattended in a closed vehicle.
Moose Lake Schools Included In MNDOT Safe Routes To School Grant
Moose Lake receives money to make their community and their school more walkable and bicycle-friendly.
Bong Bridge Painting Project Closes Lanes May 6-10
A week-long painting project will bring lane closures on one of the ramps of the Bong Bridge - May 6 though May 10.
Be More Minnesota Event Happens May 9
People often look for ways to get involved in the community - via service projects.