I'm Katie, the quirky midday host on 98 Country. I am one of those people that will never truly decide what I want to do in life...maybe I will just try a little bit of everything. After getting bored with my finance degree from St. Cloud State, I decided to go back for radio. I love country music but I can't sing to save my life...trust me. So, I decided on radio and here I am. I have spent the better part of my life in Central Minnesota and I absolutely love it here...but only in the summer. I really enjoy being able to wear flip flops and having outdoor parties...two things I'm uncomfortable doing in the winter. I am a huge animal lover which is why I have 2 dogs, 4 cats, a rabbit, two ducks, a rooster, 2 cows, 2 horses, 5 pygmy goats and 3 miniature donkeys with another one on the way. If I had my choice I would bring my Golden Retriever, Kaycee, with me everywhere. I am addicted to the television show Criminal Minds--I watch every new episode and even the reruns. I love reading just about everything but history, politics and current affairs are what I am most interested in. Anything else you want to know, tune in to the morning show or send me an email.
Katie Kartak
Two Minnesota Cities Make the List for Best Places to Celebrate the 4th of July
I don't know about you but I've had some pretty awesome 4th of July celebrations here in Minnesota, so it comes as no surprise that our state has two cities on Wallethub's list of best places to celebrate Independence Day.
Mama Raccoon Struggles to Teach Baby How to Climb Tree [VIDEO]
If you struggle to get your kids to listen to you because there's just no possible way you, as their parent, could be right, don't feel bad. The same thing happens in the animal kingdom too.
Little Carlos at the Tri-County Humane Society is Trying to Find Someone Who Will Give Him Treats [VIDEO]
I spent some time with Carlos at the Tri-County Humane Society. He's sweet and full of energy.
Annandale’s 4th of July Celebration Kicks Off Tomorrow With Tons of Fun Through the Weekend
Annandale is celebrating 126 years of their annual 4th of July Celebration and this year promises to be full of fun activities for the whole family.
July 4th 2015 Fireworks Shows In And Near St. Cloud
The 4th of July is literally around the corner and since it's my favorite holiday, I had to take a look to see what there was for fireworks shows in Central Minnesota. Here are a few that look pretty cool to me!
Eric Decker Makes Trip Back to Cold Spring and Donates Deck to Baseball Park
Cold Spring native and New York Jets wide receiver made a trip back to Cold Spring for his 10-year high school reunion and make a big donation to a local baseball park.
If This Happened in My House I’d Run and Never Look Back [VIDEO]
I'm not saying I think this is real but I'm also not saying it's fake. I'm just saying if it happened at my house, I'd leave.
Pet Patrol: Meet Scotty
Meet Scotty at the Tri-County Humane Society.
I’m Not Sure I Think This is a Clear Picture of How the Average American Spends Their Day [VIDEO]
Business Insider recently analyzed some Census data to try to determine how the average American spends their day. Take a look and see what you make of their findings.
Minnesota Makes List of Best States for a Summer Road Trip
There's nothing better than a sweet summer road trip but the question is where do you go? The number gurus at Wallethub did their magic math to figure out where the best places to go are. Can you guess where Minnesota ranked?
Brutus at the Tri County Humane Society is Looking for Someone to Make Him Dance [VIDEO]
I got to hang out with Brutus at the Tri-County Humane Society today. He's a little sweetheart!