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
Around the Town: Rockville Revs up for Rockfest Festival [VIDEO]
Games, food and more Rockville is kicking off its summer Rockfest festival Saturday in downtown Rockville. Rockfest volunteer organizer Kirstin Stanger says they will have plenty of activities for families.
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?
Start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Opens in Downtown St. Cloud [VIDEO]
A new martial arts studio has opened its doors in downtown St. Cloud. Start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy features classes on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Thai Kick-Boxing, focusing mostly on self-defense.
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.
Wetterlings Sue Stearns County, Case File Release Delayed [VIDEO]
The Wetterling's are suing the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. The county intended to release the Jacob Wetterling case file on Monday but has since postponed the release due the lawsuit.
Clearwater, Clear Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility to Receive Upgrades
Clearwater and Clear Lake residents should be getting a break on their utility bills. The Legislature approved $300,000 in bond funding to help upgrade the Clearwater and Clear Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility.
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.
Around the Town: Sartell Gears up for Apple Duathlon [VIDEO]
You can run it, walk it or bike it, Sartell is gearing up for the 35th annual Apple Duathlon. The race kicks off with the "Kids Apple Duathlon" Friday night.
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.