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
Proposed Natural Gas Plant For Superior Would Use Air Instead Of Water To Cool
The company proposing to build the $700 million natural gas plant in Superior has made changes to their plans - to address concerns raised by Wisconsin regulators last year
City Of Superior OK’s Smelting For Local Residents
You'll need to practice good "social distancing" behavior, but local residents can take part in one of the annual rites of spring around here: smelting.
Poll Location Change In Superior – Affects Salvation Army Site
There is a change in location for one of Superior's polling places for this election.
Superior Garbage + Recycling Changes For Easter Week
The City of Superior Public Works Department has announced the accelerated schedule changes for the Easter holiday - affecting the week of April 6.
Online Photography Classes Are Free From Nikon In April
Folks who have some extra time on their hands or are looking for things to do - listen up: Nikon is offering free online photography classes during the month of April.
Superior Mayor Cancels Spring Cleanup + Postpones Free Landfill Days
As part of the evolving efforts to confront the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Superior is cancelling the annual spring cleanup and postponing the scheduled free landfill days.
MNDOT Previews 2020 Road Construction Projects
The full-slate of road projects for 2020 has been announced by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
MN + WI Rank High On US Census Response Rates
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are tracking well with response rates for the 2020 U.S. Census.
E Second-Hwy 2/53 Project Starts April 6 In Superior
It's a project that's large in scope and big in the number of potential drivers it'll impact: The two-year project to repair Highway 2 and 53 (locally known as East 2nd Street) in Superior gets underway on Monday, April 6.
St. Louis County Closes Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Sites
St. Louis County has announced that they are temporarily closing two of their household hazardous waste sites due to the response to COVID-19.
MNDOT Postpones Open Date Of Seasonal Rest Stops
While the majority of rest stops located in Minnesota are open year-round, some are operated on a seasonal basis. MNDOT just announced the postponement of the opening date for the ones they operate on a seasonal basis.
Hwy 61 Culvert Repair Brings Lane Closures March 30 – April 3
Two separate culvert repair projects will bring lane closures along Highway 61.