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
Cold Spring Road Construction on Schedule Despite Recent Rainfall
Road construction on Main Street in Cold Spring is off to a successful start despite the recent number of rainy days we've had in central Minnesota. Crews began working on the project at the end of April. City Engineer Brian Lintgen says work is already starting on the storm sewer pipes.
Montrose Woman Hurt in Rockford Crash
A Montrose woman was hurt in a crash in Rockford early Monday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 55 and Maple Street shortly after 7:30 a.m.
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.
Gas, Food and Booze, St. Cloud Liquor to Open Soon
You'll soon be able to fill up your tank and grab a case of beer at the same spot on Clearwater Road in St. Cloud. St. Cloud Liquor, connected to the Stop-N-Go convenience store is expected to open before Memorial Day weekend.
St. Cloud Family Restaurant Shuttered
After less than a year of being in business St. Cloud Family Restaurant is closed. The restaurant at 3333 Division Street, in the former Old Country Buffet location has a closed sign on its doors. Calls to owner Rufino Morales from WJON have gone unanswered.
Police: Missing Teen Aaliyah Kazimer Left on Her Own
St. Cloud Police say 17-year-old Aaliyah Kazimer left on her own and there is nothing criminal regarding the investigation.
Family Searches Riverside Park for Missing Annandale Teen [VIDEO]
The family of missing 17-year-old Aaliyah Kazimer continued their search or the missing Annandale teen Tuesday at Riverside Park in St. Cloud.
Portion of Highway 23 in Paynesville Dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipient
A portion of Highway 23 in Paynesville will be dedicated in honor of a fallen soldier. The Minnesota senate unanimously passed the bill Monday to rename the Paynesville stretch of highway as the "Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L. Olson Highway."
St. Cloud Sushi Restaurant Under Construction, to Open in June
A new Asian and sushi restaurant is opening in St. Cloud next month. Hajime Asian Bistro will be at 4170 West Division Street in the strip mall with Erbert & Gerbert's, Sleep Number and the United States Post Office.
Cold Spring Receives 1.2K Grant for DARE Program
It's official, Cold Spring has hired Jason Blum as the city's police chief and one of Blum's first acts as chief, accepting funding for the DARE program.
St. Cloud Library to Celebrate Free Comic Book Day
The ability to fly, have super strength or to be invisible, the possibilities are endless, if you could pick one super power to have what would it be? You can take your pick on Free Comic Book Day.
New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Waite Park
A new Mexican Restaurant just opened in Waite Park, Taqueria La Campechana is in the Gateway Center. Marketing Director for the restaurant Francisco Juarez says they serve many traditional Mexican dishes.