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
Facts About The John A. Blatnik Bridge
The Twin Ports is home to two major communities that are geographically separated by the St. Louis River: Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. To get back and forth, there are two major bridge structures connecting them - the older Blatnik Bridge and the newer Bong Bridge...
Greyhound Bus Line Offers Free Rides To Runaways
Greyhound is offering free bus rides home to runaways.
St. Luke’s Offers Rapid Antigen Testing With Same-Day Results
St. Luke's has added another tool to its arsenal of response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Superior Offers Salt Certification Class For Property Managers
That same salt that can be a useful blessing in the winter-time battle against ice and snow can also be a curse to the environment. Proper use of salt is important for homeowners and - perhaps because of the volume they use - commercial property managers alike.
Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kits Recalled
A popular brand of ready-made salad kits is being recalled. The United States Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of their Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit.
Bong Bridge-Highway 2 Ramp Closure Scheduled For January 5
A maintenance project will close down one of the on-ramps to the Bong Bridge for most of the daytime hours of Tuesday, January 5.
What’s The Latest On The Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project?
Since the announcement more than a year ago that the Blatnik Bridge was officially on the docket for replacement, a lot of attention has been focused on what that new structure will look like.
Things Northlanders Know About Winter
The Northland is a special place no matter what the season. We rave about our inviting spring months, the sunny summer, the beautiful fall, and we even love to tell others about how nice winter is.
2021 Will Be A Big Year For Car Repo’s
If there's one lingering holdover of 2020 into 2021 - it'll be the expected large number of car repossessions that are expected by experts in the auto industry.
Wisconsin Road Deaths Increase As Alcohol-Related Crashes Decrease
Wisconsin road-deaths increased in 2020, but the number of alcohol-related convictions and crashes is on a downward trend.
What Were Duluth’s Most-Popular Baby Names In 2020?
A look at the most-popular baby names in Duluth in 2020.
St. Louis County Public Health Begins COVID-Vaccine Administration
The St. Louis County Public Health department has begun administering the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals.