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
Santa Paws Coming to the Tri-County Humane Society This Weekend
Get your pet's picture taken with Santa and help out the animals at the Tri-County Humane Society!
Top Five Things to Look Forward to at Your Thanksgiving Get Together
Thanksgiving is just 6 days away, not that I'm counting, and there's so many things to look forward to at the family get together!
Here’s Why I Think Minnesota Should Hold Off on Accepting Syrian Refugees
As Americans we do need to do our part to help others in need but we also need to ensure that our citizens are safe and our nation is secure.
I’m Not a Fan of the First Snowfall Each Year
There's no doubt that the snow erases the ugliness of late fall but man, the first snowfall is always the worst!
Black Friday Horror Stories From a Cashier’s Perspective [VIDEO]
We've heard many horror stories about Black Friday shopping from the shoppers but what about people working at the stores? I used to work in retail and I've got a few stories.
14 Reasons to Love Winter in Minnesota
I know I complain about winter all the time but there really are some wonderful things about it here in Minnesota. I'm turning over a new leaf today by compiling a list of the things that make winter totally awesome!
Bella is Waiting for You at the Tri County Humane Society [VIDEO]
I spent some time with Bella at the Tri-County Humane Society this morning. She's a wonderful dog in need of a good home!
It’s Time to Start Preparing My Black Friday Shopping Strategy
It's getting down to the wire and with Black Friday a little more than a week away, it's time to figure out how to get through the madness.
I Need Your Help to Fix My No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Baking Fail
I'm pretty embarrassed to admit this but I had an no-bake baking failure this weekend. How does that happen??? Anyway, I need your help to figure out where I went wrong.
Five Things I Need to Accomplish Before the Holidays Take Over My Life
Can you believe Thanksgiving is a little over a week away? Where does the time go?? It's pretty much official once next week hits, the holidays are going to take over my life. That's fine, except I have a list of things I want to accomplish before the holidays that I've been procrastinating on. It's crunch time!
Six Ways to Give Back to the Community This Holiday Season Without Breaking the Bank
Yesterday was 'Give to the Max Day,' a day meant for donating to local causes and charities. If you're like me and live on a tight budget, donating money isn't always an option. Don't worry, there's plenty of other awesome ways for you to give back this holiday season that will help you stay within your holiday budget.
Should Minnesota Lower the Legal Drinking Age? [POLL]
I read an interesting from Cosmopolitan about two states considering lowering the drinking age. One is California and the other is Minnesota. I have a pretty strong opinion but I'd also like to hear your thoughts on this.