Kris & Chelsea

Kris Valentine

On-Air: Weekdays 2pm – 7pm

Kris is a seasoned radio professional, Midwest lifer, and the only on-air personality to return to St. Cloud so many times that locals assume he has a punch card. After traveling the country for radio, Cedar Rapids, Colorado Springs, Denver, Portland, OR, Minneapolis, Alexandria, and back again (and again), Kris has finally accepted the truth: this is home, and Wild Country 99 is where he belongs.

He currently hosts afternoons alongside his co-host and real-life wife, Chelsea, a bold experiment in relationship science that has somehow not resulted in a restraining order. They talk for a living, then go home and continue talking, making them either soulmates or a sociological case study. Somehow, against all odds, they still like each other.

Kris lives in St. Cloud with Chelsea, two dogs (Daisy and Delilah), and a vacuum cleaner that has officially given up. He is also a proud dad to two daughters, Abigail and Kaitlyn, who have mastered the art of eye-rolling at an elite level.

When he’s not on the air, Kris enjoys watching history documentaries, a bold choice for someone who nearly failed history in high school. He also watches cooking competition shows solely to criticize the contestants and HGTV, where he studies home renovations he has no intention of ever attempting.

Fake But Totally Real Facts About Kris:

Has said “this meeting could’ve been an email” during meetings
Refers to Chelsea as “right” in public and “technically right” in private
Believes every documentary “confirms what he already suspected”
Has strong opinions on things he learned about 12 minutes ago
Can sense when Chelsea is about to roast him… and walks into it anyway
Claims he doesn’t like attention, despite hosting a radio show

After years of therapy, travel, and questionable career decisions, Kris has finally landed exactly where he belongs, playing country music, hanging out with you every afternoon, and somehow getting paid to talk. Catch him along with Chelsea weekdays from 2–7 pm on Wild Country 99…or out in the wild at a station event, wondering why he didn’t bring sunscreen.

Chelsea Lee

On-Air: Weekdays 2pm – 7pm

Wow, life runs in crazy circles. Fate? Destiny? I believe in both. I’m Chelsea and I am back where my broadcasting career began, in St. Cloud! I am a proud alumni of SCSU where I spent five years reveling in Mass Communication. My forte was TV News…dreaming (and working like crazy) to become the next Diane Sawyer. Since then I’ve lived and worked on both coasts, from Washington DC to Washington state, and eventually returned to the blessed Midwest. My dream came true: bringing back local TV news to my hometown, Alexandria, for an electrifying and brief few years. Capturing stories, celebrating community and breaking news is an intense passion of mine. I also served with multiple non profits, championing causes close to my heart to help change lives and try to make the world a better place. During the pandemic, my journey had me broadcasting on the radio with someone who was a teacher, a respected mentor and then grew into a best friend and partner in life. After four years together as a morning show, I am thrilled to be back on air with Kris Valentine and continue to do what we love…connecting businesses with communities and helping both grow while making people laugh and enjoy a break from the everyday humdrum.

I’d be nowhere without my family. My girls have four legs. Daisy and Delilah are my rescue dogs and have brought me so much joy. We love snacks, naps, and long walks on the beach. I also have another love, Dusty, my horse of over 24 years. Sure, I’ve been bucked…dragged…bit…kicked…even trampled. But…our adventures have helped wipe away more tears than any he might have caused. The grace of God and that horse have made me stronger than most. My beloved animals have taught me patience, trust, resilience, and living in the moment. I wish for everyone to experience that unconditional, unfailing love at least once in their life. My human family is never that far away, and my biggest fans. They keep me humble and going strong. I’m blessed to be able to share my life, to hear other’s stories, and to use these God given gifts to make an impact with everything I have in my heart and mind.

From the girl who was told “talks too much” in class, to talking for a living, I am so grateful for each day and what the future brings. Thank you for sharing even one minute of your day with me. It matters!