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
St. Louis County Resumes In-Person – Appointment Visits + Debuts App
St. Louis County residents and property owners that need to conduct business with the county will have a (slightly) easier time of it again. The county is resuming limited in-person services by appointment; they've also introduced an app to handle the social-distancing part of the process
Drive-Through Job Fair – July 15 In Ashland
A drive-through job fair will happen on July 15 in Ashland - at the WITC-campus.
Highway 73 Railroad Bridge Work + Detour Starts July 13
Minnesota Department of Transportation officials will start work on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge just south of Hibbing on Highway 73
Highway 53 Road Work Starts July 13 Near International Falls
A two-year project in International Falls is set to get underway on Monday, July 13.
Superior School District Provides Fall Reopening Update
While many pieces of the plan remain to be finalized, the Superior School District has made some key decisions in regards to plans for the fall and the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
Foods Wisconsin Is Known For
The Badger State is well-known for a wide-variety of delicious foods.
Natural Balance Cat Food Recalled Due To Choline Chloride Levels
A variety of canned cat food is being recalled due to elevated levels of an ingredient that can cause medical problems or even death.
Second Harvest To Hold Food Distribution At Wessman Arena July 8
Another food distribution event will happen at Wessman Arena in Superior on Wednesday, July 8.
Pilgrim’s Pride Chicken Nugget Recall Details
A voluntary recall is affecting almost 60,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. Pilgrim's Pride is pulling a large volume of their fully-cooked chicken breast nuggets from stores due to contamination from foreign materials.
Lake Superior Water Levels High Despite Drought Conditions
It might seem duplicitous, but the water levels in Lake Superior remain relatively high despite the drought conditions on the surrounding land areas. And - according to experts - that situation isn't expected to change much at all for the rest of the summer.