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 Mines Have Productive + Safe 2018
The St. Louis County Board recently received their annual report from the Mine Inspector Derek Harbin.
Fitger’s 5K To Affect Traffic April 27
The annual Fitger's 5K will take place in downtown Duluth on Saturday, April 27. In order to accommodate the event, a variety of traffic closures and detours will impact drivers in the morning.
I-35 Ramp Inspections Happen April 22-25
Drivers who utilize the I-35 corridor in the Duluth Metro will want to know about some upcoming ramp closures tied to annual inspections - the week of April 22-25.
Superior Aims To Improve Pokegama Bay + Woodstock Rustic Landings
The City of Superior wants your input! They're looking to make improvements to two popular rustic-launch areas and they're soliciting public comment to make sure that they get as much input as possible.
MNDOT Recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week
Even with snow in the forecast, it's easy to see that spring is in the air - and with it comes the summer road construction season.
Husky Refinery To Continue To Use Hydrogen Fluoride In Superior
Husky Refinery will continue to use Hydrogen Fluoride at its site in Superior - even after scrutiny from the community and local government officials following the April 2018 fire that consumed the property and led to evacuations.
Superior Public Library Offers Free Lyme Disease Educational Program
Learn about Lyme Disease at an upcoming free event at the Superior Public Library.
Superior Street Project Restarts April 8
Year two of the three year project to rebuild Superior Street in downtown Duluth is about to kick off, ushering in the summer road construction season.
French River Bridge Replacement Scheduled For 2020
Officials with St. Louis County are making plans for the replacement of the 98-year old bridge that crosses the French River along the North Shore Scenic Drive/Highway 61. The work is expected to begin in 2020.
City Of Superior Schedules Free Landfill Days In April + May
The annual free landfill days for Superior residents is coming up - offering an opportunity for a little spring cleaning!
MNDOT Holds Can-Of-Worms Project Meeting March 25
The Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction Project - the rebuild for the so-called "Can Of Worms" intersection - will take place 2020 through 2023.
City Of Superior Closes Recreational Trails Due To Spring Thaw
Just like the opening of certain sections of the recreational trail system signals the beginning of the winter season, their closure also foreshadows the change to warmer seasons.