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
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.
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.
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.
Kraft Pays People $20 To Not Use Cream Cheese Due To Supply Issues
Just when you think our pandemic, supply chain-ravaged world couldn't get any worse - or stranger - comes this: Kraft Foods is paying people to not use their Philadelphia cream cheese product this holiday season.
What Minnesota Delicacy Is America’s Least Favorite Christmas Food?
A website devoted to providing "Christmas tips, tricks, and traditions" recently surveyed Americans about their tastes when it came to "iconic Christmas meals, dishes, and desserts".
Coca Cola + Minute Maid Recall Details
The Coca Cola Company has issued a wide-spread voluntary recall notice on a variety of their beverage products.
Minnesota + Wisconsin Deer Harvest Down For 2021
It was another off season for deer in Minnesota; and Wisconsin is shaping up to follow suit.
Fisherman’s Wharf Frozen Shrimp Recall Details
A brand of frozen shrimp is being voluntarily recalled due to listeria concerns.
Timeline of Events Leading To Arrest Of Cody Lee Walker-Nelson, 19 Felony Charges
The Duluth Police have provided the timeline of the events that led up to the arrest of Cody Lee Walker-Nelson in Duluth after a lengthy standoff.