Kris Valentine is returning to Hubbard | Media That Connects as general manager in Alexandria and Wadena, Minnesota. He’ll also join his wife Chelsea to bring the Kris & Chelsea Morning Show back to KIKV-FM (100.7 KIK-FM) Alexandria.
What We Know: Hubbard | Media That Connects appointed Valentine on Thursday. He’ll oversee KIKV-FM, KULO-FM, KKWS-FM, KNSP-AM, KWAD-AM and 2060 Digital. Valentine previously served as operations manager for both markets from 2020 to 2023. Chelsea will also lead social media strategy for both markets. Additionally, Valentine has served as Leighton Broadcasting’s director of country programming. Since November 2025, he’s hosted afternoons alongside Chelsea on Wild Country 98.9 in St. Cloud.
What They Said: “I’m incredibly excited to return to Hubbard and take on the General Manager role for Alexandria and Wadena. I’m very grateful to Dan Seeman, Ginny Morris, and the entire Hubbard team for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I have a lot of history with these markets, and I’m excited to come back, build on what’s already there, and help take Alexandria and Wadena to new heights.”- Kris Valentine
“Coming back to Hubbard feels incredibly special Alexandria is home. My roots here run deep. Returning alongside Kris to bring the Kris & Chelsea Show back to mornings feels like coming full circle. I’m also excited to serve again as a community ambassador and digital brand strategist. We’re grateful to be back as part of the Hubbard legacy and can’t wait to serve this community, grow these brands, and build an exciting future together.”– Chelsea Valentine
“Kris is an incredible talent and programming mind. He has proved it with great success at every stop in his career. We are so excited to have him lead our heritage radio properties and 2060 Digital in Alexandria and Wadena.”- Dan Seeman President/Region Manager for Minnesota, Hubbard | Media That Connects
What Remains Unclear: Hubbard hasn’t announced when the Kris & Chelsea Morning Show will return to 100.7 KIK-FM. It’s also unclear whether the duo will continue hosting afternoons at Leighton Broadcasting’s Wild Country 98.9. Moreover, whether Kris will retain his country programming responsibilities there remains to be seen. Additionally, Hubbard hasn’t detailed whether Valentine’s appointment will lead to broader programming or operational changes across its stations. Financial terms remain private.
What It Means: Valentine’s return highlights the continued importance of familiar local personalities in radio, particularly in smaller markets where community connections can help build listener loyalty. His dual role also reflects a broader industry trend of broadcasters taking on multiple responsibilities. Meanwhile, bringing back the Kris & Chelsea Morning Show underscores the value of established on-air talent in maintaining audience relationships. Ultimately, the move shows how radio companies can lean on familiar voices and experienced leadership to strengthen their local presence.
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