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 Sheriff Warns Of Stimulus-Related Phone Scams
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Department has issued a general warning to individuals to be on the lookout for the potential risk of phone scams.
Ruffles Original Potato Chips Recalled Due To Dairy Concerns
A popular potato chip is involved in a voluntary recall. Frito-Lay is recalling a specific batch of their Ruffles Original Potato Chips due to undeclared milk ingredients.
Nestle Pepperoni Hot Pockets Recalled
A popular snack item is being recalled due to contamination issues. Nestle Prepared Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of their not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni Hot Pockets
Project Blue Light Happens January 24-31
The week of January 24, public health staff from eleven counties and tribal public health departments will join together - asking businesses and individuals to light up the exterior of their home or business with blue lights.
Brighton Beach Closure Will Last Two Weeks
A popular stop along Lake Superior - no matter the season - will be closed for a little while. The City of Duluth is alerting the general public that Brighton Beach will be closed to vehicular traffic starting Monday, January 11.
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.
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.
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.
You Could Name One Of MNDOT’s Snowplows
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting submissions, allowing the general public to name the snowplows in their fleet.