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 morning 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
Eveleth Drug Bust Suspect In Country Illegally, Faces Deportation
A drug bust in Eveleth has resulted in charges for two individuals. One of the suspects was in the country illegally and faces deportation.
Fed Halts Death Penalty Sentence For Minnesota Man Convicted In Dru Sjodin Kidnapping + Murder
The U.S. Attorney General reversed an earlier decision, deciding instead to not seek the death penalty for the Minnesota man convicted in the Dru Sjodin kidnapping and murder.
Discovery Of Indigenous Human Remains Stops Work On Duluth’s Twin Ports Interchange Project
Work on parts of Duluth's Twin Ports Interchange Project have been halted after the discovery of indigenous human remains. MNDOT has no update on timelines.
Minnesota Senate Confirms MNDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger
The Minnesota Senate voted to confirm Nancy Daubenberger as the new Commissioner for MNDOT - a role she's served in since May 2022.
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.
Last Chance For Minnesota Residents To Get Free COVID-19 Tests From The State
The Minnesota Department of Health is providing one last round of free COVID-19 at-home test kits to state residents before the program ends.
Iron Range Drug Bust Nets Nearly $100K In Cash, Guns, 26 Pounds Of Marijuana
A drug bust on the Iron Range took a significant amount of drugs, weapons, and cash off the street. It also brought charges for a Virginia man on probation violation charges.
The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) executed a search warrant on the Virginia residence of 22-year old Tyler Allen Lawrence on October 18. Th...
Safe Routes To School Program Gets $650K from Minnesota Department Of Transportation
Safe Routes To School Program Gets $650K grant from Minnesota Department Of Transportation.
Hermantown Police Investigate Alleged $100k Fraud From Parent Teacher Organization
The Hermantown Police Department is investigation allegations of a large-scale fraud case involving the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) in the school system.
3,000 Year Old Canoe Pulled Out Of Wisconsin Lake
Divers in Wisconsin pulled up the remains of a dugout canoe that is estimated to have sunk to the bottom of Lake Mendota around 3,000 year ago.
No Charges For Superior Police Officer In Runover Accident
No charges will be forthcoming for the Superior Police Officer involved in last winters runover accident.
UW-System Dropping Mask Mandate ‘No Later Than Spring Break’
Wisconsin college students heading home or someplace warm for spring break can leave those masks behind when they come back to class.
New Wisconsin Law Bans Cellphone Use Near Accidents
A newly-signed law makes it illegal for Wisconsin drivers to use their cellphones near a highway crash site.
USDA Issues Ground Beef Recall Notice
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a recall notice on specific ground beef products.