I'm a St. Cloud State University graduate. While at SCSU, I spent many hours working at the campus radio station - KVSC. Being a reporter has always been a dream of mine. I started my professional career at WJON in 2015 as a news reporter and anchor. I absolutely love my job and never knowing what each day will bring. I mostly cover higher education, business and the towns of Clearwater and Cold Spring. I love baking, fashion, dancing and singing loudly in my car. Outside of the newsroom, I host WJON's Rush Hour show weeknights from 5-6 alongside my colleague Richard Leguil. To reach out email chrissy@wjon.com
Chrissy Gaetke
St. Cloud Airport to Have Free Airplane Rides for Kids
Kids have a chance to fly into the clouds this weekend at the St. Cloud Airport. EAA Chapter #551 is hosting a Young Eagles Day Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Bomb Squad Deems Suspicious Item Not a Threat
The Minneapolis Bomb Squad was able to remove a suspicious item safely from a St. Cloud parking lot. At 11:00 a.m. Thursday, St. Cloud Police were called to the 10th block of 15th Avenue South to investigate a suspicious item near some dumpsters.
Family Friendly Farmers Market Comes to St. Cloud
A new family friendly farmers market is coming to St. Cloud. Place of Hope Ministries is kicking off their Urban Hope Farmers Market Thursday from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
See a Hot Dog in Car? Don’t Do What Facebook Tells You to Do [VIDEO]
As the weather gets warmer, all of us need a few summer reminders, wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water. But what do you do if you see a dog trapped in a hot car?
Woman Severely Hurt in Little Falls Motorcycle Crash
A Randall woman was severely hurt in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen says the incident happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Greyhound Road and 165th Street, just north of Little Falls.
Clearwater Considers Allowing Mobile Food Trucks in Town
After a pizza truck requested to set up shop across from City Hall, Clearwater is considering to allow the mobile food truck to come to town. Jimmy's Pizza is asking for the city's permission to operate a food truck in the Clearwater Hardware and Bait parking lot off of County Road 75.
Melrose to Rebuild Downtown with $1.3M State Grant
Melrose is in the process of rebuilding its downtown. A devastating fire destroyed a section of Main Street last September and the city is finally able to pick up the pieces.
SCSU’s Eastman Hall Renovation to Begin this Fall
With Governor Mark Dayton's John Hancock on the Legislature's bonding bill, St. Cloud State University can start renovating Eastman Hall. Lawmakers approved just over $18,500,000 in bond funding to go toward renovating the facility.
Tip or No Tip, Urban Lodge Tests Out No Tipping Policy [VIDEO] [POLL]
To tip or not to tip, that is the question. At Urban Lodge Brewery and Restaurant in Sauk Rapids they decided to test out the no-tipping model. Urban Lodge owner Roy Dodds says the no tipping model took off last year with restaurants from New York to L.A. changing their policies.
St. Cloud Cathedral Honors Retiring Teacher Fred Rupp [VIDEO]
Congratulatory cheers flooded the halls of St. Cloud Cathedral High School Tuesday morning as the school honored retiring teacher Fred Rupp. The school, along with St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, dedicated May 23 as "Fred Rupp Day".
Copper Pony Prepares to Open in Downtown St. Cloud [VIDEO]
Downtown St. Cloud is getting a new home decor and specialty store. Copper Pony is expected to open at 710 West St. Germain street Wednesday, May 24.
Nine Charged in Central MN Drug Trafficking Ring [VIDEO]
After a three year long investigation, nine people have been charged for their alleged involvement in a drug-trafficking ring in central Minnesota.