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
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This is peak deer season - with the animals the most-active they'll be all year long.
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Taco Bell Debuts Its Own Brand Of Wine To Pair With Chalupas In Canada
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Arby’s Is Selling Meat By The Pound In Select Markets
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Health Officials Urge People To Get A Flu Shot This Year
With all of the spotlight on the current COVID-19 Pandemic, it would be easy to miss the fact that we are about to enter the flu season. As we get ready to shift gears, health officials are urging people to consider getting a flu vaccine this fall to help combat the issue.
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Recently, Explore Minnesota released the preliminary results of their annual post-summer survey.
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Food items you need to make sure your at-home baseball experience is as close to "being at the game" as you can get.
Add Campbells Soup To COVID-Related Shortages
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