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
GoFundMe Site Established For Prince Memorial Highway Signs In Minnesota
Organizers pushing to rename a section of a Minnesota Highway as a memorial to Prince have set up a GoFundMe site to raise money for the signs.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Residents Urged To Stop Using Specific Brands Of Eye Drops – Blindness + Deaths Reported
The CDC and FDA is urging people to stop using two specific brands of eye drops, which have been associated with serious infections, blindness, and one death.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Included In SkinnyDipped Chocolate Nuts Recall
There is a voluntary recall on SkinnyDipped Chocolate-dipped nuts snack foods. Two different varieties are affected.
What’s Included In MNDOT’s 20 Year Transportation Plan For Minnesota?
MNDOT recently approved their new 20 year transportation plan for Minnesota. Here's a review of what's included.
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A Minnesota family has carried a tradition of wearing the same red plaid dress for school pictures through 57 years, 3 generations, and 17 girls.
Wisconsin Cigarette Sales Drop 50% Over Last 20 Years, Creates Other Problems For The State
The number of cigarettes sold in Wisconsin dropped by 50% over the last 20 years. While this is good for health reasons, it creates other problems for the state.
Wisconsin OWI Convictions Rise, Reversing Decades Of Progress
Years of forward progress are reversing as Wisconsin OWI convictions continue to rise. 2022 finished with some of the highest numbers seen since 2008.
Wisconsin Woman A Finalist For Powerball First Millionaire Of Year
A Wisconsin woman is one of 30 finalists who could become Powerball's First Millionaire of the Year on New Years Eve.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Both Rank In The Top Ten Of States With Most Roundabouts
In the last 30 years, the Northland has seen a significant increase in roundabouts. But where does Minnesota and Wisconsin rank on the national level?
Man Enters Wrong Wisconsin Hotel Room With 100 Bags Of Drugs In His Possession
An Illinois man was arrested last week and is facing charges after he attempted to enter the wrong Wisconsin hotel room door, while carrying a large amount of illegal drugs.