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 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.
Rao’s Soup Recall Includes Minnesota + Wisconsin Grocery Stores
Select jars of Rao's Made For Home Slow Simmered soups are being recalled in 32 states - including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
State Seeks Temporary Home For Minnesota Governor Walz During Residence Remodel
An upcoming remodel project at the official residence will leave Minnesota Governor Tim Walz without a home. The State is seeking a temporary residence for his family.
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.
Voting Is Open For MNDOT’s 2022-2023 Name A Snowplow Contest
Voting in MNDOT's 3rd annual Name A Snowplow Contest is now open. You can select up to eight names from the 60 finalists online.
Minnesota Family Wears Same Red Dress In Three Generations Of School Pictures [VIDEO]
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.
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.
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.
USFDA Reports 99% Of Food Sold In Minnesota + Wisconsin Safe From Pesticides
The USFDA has released their 31st annual Pesticide Data Report, detailing that 99% of the food we buy at the store is safe from pesticide residue - including Minnesota and Wisconsin stores.
Wisconsin’s Christmas Spirit Ranked Second Highest In Nation, Minnesota Performs Well, Too
A national survey shows that Wisconsin has the second-Most Christmas Spirit in the nation. Minnesota's ranking is also revealed.