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
Mayim Bialik Visited Hibbing To See ‘Personal Mecca’ Bob Dylan Home, Went To The Wrong House
Hollywood celebrity Mayim Bialik shared that she made a 'personal mecca' to Bob Dylan's childhood home in Hibbing while appearing on a late night television show. Except, she visited the wrong house.
Minnesota State Flag Change: Racism + Unoriginality Cited In The Push For A Revision
Citing racism and an 'unmemorable design', a movement to change the Minnesota State Flag has gained traction once again in the State Legislature.
Envelope Shortage Could Cause Tax Return + Refund Problems
You can add one more to the ever-growing list of items that paper supply issues is wreaking havoc with: envelopes. And that could spell potential trouble for Americans as they get ready to embark on tax season.
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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FDA Deregulates French Dressing After 72 Years
After more than 70 years, the federal government has deregulated French dressing - stripping away the strict requirements and ingredients needed for a salad dressing to be marketed by a manufacturer with that name.
Duluth + Minnesota Rank High In National Tourism Survey Results
A recent national survey that explored the desires and plans of interested travelers has both Minnesota and the Northland ranking high on the list for their destinations.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Included In Dole Bagged Iceberg Salad Recall
A wide-spread voluntary recall has been issued by Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. - affecting numerous Dole-branded and private label-packaged salads.
Duluth Bus Driver Arrested For Drunk Driving Students Home From Sports Game In Hibbing
A Duluth bus driver is the the St. Louis County Jail after having been arrested on charges of five counts in relation to driving drunk while transporting high school students home from a sports game.
Watch The Delano Hockey Team Push Its Bus Out Of The Snow On The Iron Range [VIDEO]
A Twin Cities metro hockey team got the Iron Range experience recently: Sammy's Pizza and a bus stuck in the snow. Watch the video as the team pushes it out.
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.