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
Minnesota + Wisconsin Governors Push For A Gas Tax Holiday
A growing group of largely upper Midwest Governors have banded together to push for a federal Gas Tax Holiday as a means to the record prices consumers are seeing at the pumps
Schwan’s Recalls Spinach + Artichoke Dip Made In Minnesota
A popular ready to eat dip manufactured by a Minnesota company is being voluntarily recalled.
New Wisconsin Standards For Drinking Water Weaker Than Proposed
The new threshold standard for drinking water established by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is 'weaker' than originally proposed.
Similac, EleCare + Alimentum Baby Formula Recall Details
A proactive, voluntary recall of powdered baby formula processed in Sturgis, Michigan has been issued by the manufacturer.
Frozen Shrimp Recall Details; Listeria Concerns; Affects More Than 20K Packages
A widespread recall has been issued for more than 20,000 packages of Fisherman's Wharf cooked, frozen shrimp due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Wish-Bone Salad Dressing Recall Details
Conagra Brands has issued a voluntary recall on specific lots of two of their more-popular varieties of Wish-Bone salad dressings. The concern is with an undeclared allergen that could cause potential problems.
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Here’s How To Order Your Free COVID Tests From The U.S. Government
In an effort to make testing more accessible to everyone who lives in the United States, the federal government is offering free COVID-19 tests to every home in the country with a website that went live today.
Cloquet Road Rage Incident Leads To Hospitalization
A road rage incident in Cloquet has led to the hospitalization of one of the parties involved.
Wisconsin Hospital Association Urges People Not To Visit Emergency Rooms For COVID-Tests
If you're in need of a quick COVID-19 test, the Wisconsin Hospital Association urges you to look somewhere other than your local emergency room.
Back To Masks: Superior School District Reverts Policy
It's back to 'masks required' for the Superior School District. The reinstated requirement will apply to all staff, students, and visitors - who will have to wear a mask when they are inside of a building that the Superior School District oversees.