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
Ely Gets $1.5 Million In American Rescue Plan Funds To Promote Tourism
Ely, Minnesota has received a $1.5 million grant from the federal American Rescue Plan to build a Regional Tourist Facility - to promote tourism and outdoor recreation.
Dole Recalls Endless Summer Salad Kits
There's another recall affecting Dole ready-to-eat salad kits. This time around, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of their Endless Summer Salad Kit(s) in a variety of states.
Ruffles Original Potato Chips Recalled Due To Dairy Concerns
A popular potato chip is involved in a voluntary recall. Frito-Lay is recalling a specific batch of their Ruffles Original Potato Chips due to undeclared milk ingredients.
Things To Check Before You Turn On Your Heat This Year
Here's a checklist of items to check before or when you turn on your heating system for the first time.
Closing Up A Cabin For The Season: A Checklist
A checklist of items to consider before you close up the cabin for the season.
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.