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
Here’s Something That Auto Start-Stop Feature Is Good For
The Auto Start-Stop feature on your vehicle can let you 'life hack' a battery test.
MNDOT Awards $350,000 In Safe Routes To School Grants
The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently made some significant investments in school districts across the state as part of their Safe Routes to School program.
Aerial Lift Bridge Reduced To One Lane For Maintenance Work – February 22-25
Some out-of-season maintenance work on the Aerial Lift Bridge will reduce traffic to one lane and spur a traffic signal situation for the Canal Park landmark during daylight hours.
Rice Lake Road Project Receives State Recognition
St. Louis County Public Works received some state-recognition for a road project they worked on during the Summer of 2020.
St. Louis County Hosts Meeting About Morris Thomas Road Project
Officials with St. Louis County and the City of Duluth are working to get the word out about an upcoming meeting scheduled to detail the work that's planned for Morris Thomas Road
Vote Now In MNDOT’S Name A Snowplow Contest
The nominations are in and now it's time to make your vote count! The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting people to make their voices heard in the Name A Snowplow Contest.
Things To Consider Packing For A Snowmobile Trip
Items you might want to consider (and might not have thought of) bringing with you on a snowmobile trip.
City Of Duluth Apologizes For Early Storm Water Rate Increase
The City of Duluth has issued an an official apology to residents for implementing a planned storm water rate increase six months earlier than planned.
UW-System To Study Consolidation Of Branch Campuses + Technical Colleges
The landscape of higher education in Wisconsin could look a lot different in the future.
Delays Cause St. Louis County To Cancel + Reschedule COVID Vaccine Clinics
Weather delays have caused St. Louis County to cancel and eventually reschedule COVID-19 vaccine clinics planned for February 17 and February 18.
Audit Coming For Wisconsin State Election System
Wisconsin lawmakers want an audit of the systems that are in place to make sure that everything is operating smoothly.
St. Louis County Tax Forfeited Land Auction Nets $764,000
The Tax Forfeited Land Auction that ended on February 11 resulted in $764,000 in total sales.