Steve Tanko

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.

MNDOT Funds Nine Freight Rail Improvement Projects In Minnesota To Help Local Economic Development

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will invest $6.95 million on nine freight rail projects throughout the state as a way to help local economic development.

Minnesota + Wisconsin Rank Well In National Most Healthy Counties Survey

Minnesota and Wisconsin both performed well in a new national survey that links social and economic factors to physical health.

MNDOT Plans Highway 73 Project South Of Duluth Between Cromwell + Kettle River

MNDOT is planning a future road project for Highway 73 between Cromwell and Kettle River. The first phase has started with a corridor study.

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Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to extend Medicaid health coverage for new moms from 60 days to one full year after giving birth. The legislation currently has bipartisan support.

Frozen Strawberry Recall Details – Sold At Aldi, Costco, Other Stores In Minnesota

A voluntary recall has been issued for frozen strawberries sold at a variety of stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin including Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe's.

Nurse Staffing Bill Advances Through Minnesota Legislature, Would Establish Review Committees At Every Hospital

The Minnesota Legislature has advanced two bills that would require every hospital in the state to establish nurse staffing review committees.

Minnesota Cracks Down On Catalytic Converter Theft With New Law Requiring ID Numbers For Scrap Sale

A new Minnesota law goes into effect this summer, making it harder for criminals to sell the catalytic converters they steal off of vehicles.

One Of Minnesota’s Favorite Beers Forced To Change Its Advertising Slogan

Following a complaint by its main competitor, one of Minnesota's favorite brands of light beer is being forced to change its advertising slogan.

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.

Wisconsin Substance Abuse Center Guilty Of $2 Million In Medicaid Fraud

A federal judge has found a Wisconsin substance abuse center and it's practitioner guilty of more than $2 million in fraudulent Medicaid billing charges.