Steve Tanko is a life-long resident of the Northland. He was born on the Iron Range and has lived in the Twin Ports all of his adult years. He first started working for the company that owns this radio station in 1993. Although you hear him in the afternoons on KOOL 101.7, his primary role for the company is Regional Production Manager - writing and producing the commercials you hear. He's married with one son. In his free time, Steve enjoys cooking, collecting records (primarily classic country), and studying history and politics. He is also very involved in the community, volunteering time for a variety of boards and committees.
Steve Tanko
Chisholm Drug Bust Nets 8 Grams Of Fentanyl, AR-15 + Other Substances
A drug bust in Chisholm seized 8 grams of fentanyl, an AR-15, and other paraphernalia. Authorities say the bust took 'several thousand lethal doses' off the street.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Rank Well In National Most Healthy Counties Survey
Minnesota and Wisconsin both performed well in a new national survey that links social and economic factors to physical health.
St. Louis County Gets $900,000 In Federal Funds To Fight Wildfires
St. Louis County has received nearly $900,000 in federal funds to help reduce and fight wildfire risks in the Northland.
Suspect Faces Charges In Wisconsin Stolen Checks + Mail Fraud Case
A Wisconsin man is in jail facing 20 felony counts of mail theft, forgery, and identity theft in a check cashing scheme.
Superior Takes Next Step In School Consolidation Plans As Advisory Committee Completes Their Work
The Advisory Committee tasked with consolidation plans for the Superior School District has completed their work and passed their findings on to Board members.
MNDOT Plans Highway 73 Project South Of Duluth Between Cromwell + Kettle River
MNDOT is planning a future road project for Highway 73 between Cromwell and Kettle River. The first phase has started with a corridor study.
Solon Springs Closes School Building Due To Snow + Roof Worries
Heavy snow and sagging trusses have caused the closure of the Solon Springs school while contractors and engineers work to fix the problem.
Superior Police Add ‘Honesty’ To Job Description To Prevent Doubt In Criminal Cases
The Superior Police Department has added a pledge of 'honesty' to the job descriptions of their sworn officers. The change has legal consequences behind it.
Superior City Clerk Released On Administrative Leave, Faces Potential Civil Service Charges
The Superior City Clerk who lost her appeal against a letter of reprimand from the Mayor has been placed on Administrative Leave and faces potential civil charges.
Superior High School Victim Of Active Shooter ‘Swatting’ Threat
Police investigated a phoned-in report of an active shooter at the Superior High School. The investigation determined it was a hoax, a so-called 'swatting' incident.
New Meat Market Opens In Duluth At NERCC Providing Jobs For Inmates
The Northeast Regional Corrections Center has opened a new retail market in Duluth, selling meat processed on their 3,200-acre working farm and staffed by residents.
National Guard Sign Ups In Wisconsin Off By 50-Percent, Worse Than National Declining Average
The Wisconsin National Guard has a recruitment problem. New sign ups are off for the second consecutive year. They anticipate they'll miss their goal by 50 percent, which is worse than the national average.