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
Sauk Rapids Names Citizen of Year Recipient
The city of Sauk Rapids announced their Citizen of the Year Monday. Jodi Speicher is the 2017 Citizen of the Year.
Clearwater Seeks Volunteers for Parks Commission [VIDEO]
A city that takes pride in its parks and trails, Clearwater is looking for more volunteers to join their parks board. City council member, Andrea Lawrence says last year they had five people on the commission and they'd like to get back to that number.
Most Stressful Jobs: #6 Print Reporter, Star Tribune’s Liz Sawyer [VIDEO]
Giving a voice to those who aren't heard and being a watchdog to keep the community informed, when you're a journalist you have a lot of responsibilities. Taking spot #6 on our most stressful jobs list, developed by careercast.com, is print reporter.
Around the Town: Third Street Brewhouse Celebrates National Beer Day [VIDEO]
This week on WJON’s Around the Town segment, reporter Chrissy Gaetke goes to Third Street Brewhouse in Cold Spring for National Beer Day. Sales manager, Jodi Peterson says the brewery is celebrating National Beer Day with a new twist on an old favorite.
St. Joseph Fights Against Child Abuse at “Stand For Kids” Event
1,214 is the number of child abuse cases handled in Stearns County in the last two years. April is child abuse awareness month and the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center is letting people know it's okay to talk about child abuse.
Deg Deg Grill Supports Somalia Relief Effort
Food is scarce and the current drought is only making conditions worse in Somalia. But you can help provide some relief for the struggling nation Friday by grabbing a bite to eat.
Sauk Centre Man Hit and Killed by Train
A Sauk Centre man was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened shortly before 3:15 a.m. on the railroad tracks near Highway 10 and 60th Avenue in Cushing Township, just south of Motley.
Minnesota DNR Proposes Fee Increases to Legislature
It could cost you more to go fishing, hunting or visit a state park next year. The Minnesota DNR is looking to raise deer-hunting license fees, fishing license fees, state park permit fees among several other cost increases, to help maintain all of its amenities.
Lion’s Park Gets Spring Spruce Up, Updated Pavilion, New Amenities
A well-known park in Clearwater is getting a face lift this spring. Lion's Park and Pavilion is getting a few upgrades. City Administrator Kevin Kress says the city will be doing some building updates to the park's pavilion.
Authorities Confirm Body of Jesse Dady Found in River
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's office has confirmed the body that was found in the Mississippi River Friday evening is Jesse Dady.