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
25 Ways You Know It’s Finally Christmas Time In Minnesota
I love Christmas and I love watching it makes its way in to the stores and neighborhoods this time of year.
Minneapolis Among the Ten Best Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Wallet Hub is at it again! This time they've crunched the numbers to determine the best and worst places to celebrate New Year's Eve. No surprise here, there's a Minnesota city among the ten best!
Five Totally Lame Christmas Gifts You Shouldn’t Even Think About Giving Someone
I came across an article earlier this week about bad Christmas gifts and it got me thinking about lame gifts. I came up with a list of things I think would be lame but don't mistake those lame thoughts as me being ungrateful. A gift is just that and really, it's the thought that counts.
I Think Doing This Makes Me a Horrible Pet Parent [VIDEO]
I can't help it, this is so amusing to me!
Pet Patrol: Meet Bob and Boots
Meet Bob and Boots at the Tri-County Humane Society.
Help! — Making Homemade Sugar Cookies Was Not a Success
My grandma used to make all kinds of cookies this time of year. Ginger was always my favorite, my brother loved the ones with the peanut butter cup in the middle and my mom's favorite was her sugar cookies. My mom, sister and I tried making sugar cookies last night and we need help!
Where Did Your Parents Hide the Presents When You Were a Kid? [POLL]
A new survey reveals some of the best places to hide Christmas presents but I know my parents never used any of them. I think they were a bit more creative when it came to secret locations. How about your parents?
High Energy Anita Needs a Pal to Hang Out With [VIDEO]
I spent some time with Anita at the Tri-County Humane Society today. She's a fun dog!
My Top Six Favorite Things From 2015
I'm going to channel my inner Oprah for a moment. Each year Oprah shares her favorite...well, favorite everything. Everything from hoodies to grills to pants. You name it and she's got a favorite. I'm totally inspired so I'm going to share a few, yes just a few, of my favorite things from this year.
Five Awesome Gifts for the Person in Your Life Who Loves Minnesota
I'm so bummed, I went on Etsy and I couldn't find anything awesome for Monticello like I was able to for St. Cloud. I decided to just explore Minnesota and there are some really cool little pieces of our state on there. You've got to see these...
Check Out Santa’s Reindeer Helpers With Como Zoo’s ‘Reindeer Cam’ [VIDEO]
This is pretty cool for kids and adults alike!
Pet Patrol: Meet Sammy and Periwinkle Twinkle
Meet Sammy and Periwinkle Twinkle at the Tri-County Humane Society.