I'm originally from rural Itasca County, but have called St. Cloud my home for the past ten years. I've worn quite a few journalism hats during that time - reporter, news anchor, editor, producer, social media manager and videographer. I cover central Minnesota business topics, along with news from Cold Spring, Foley and St. Joseph. I'm a storyteller by nature, and I'm passionate about keeping my fellow central Minnesotans informed on topics and issues that affect their lives. I love running, camping in State Parks, seeing live music and spending time with my family at our Lake Superior cabin.
Abby Faulkner
River’s Edge Convention Center, Local Movie Theatres Awarded Relief Grants
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced $14 million in relief to convention centers and movie theatres hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Cloud Shelters Care for People Experiencing Homelessness Amid Freezing Temps
Central Minnesota is about to experience a weekend of dangerously cold weather. Fortunately, the number of walk-in centers providing warmth and safety for people experiencing homelessness has grown in recent years and months.
Pickup Catches Fire on Pearl Lake
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received several phone calls about the incident Wednesday just before 8:00 p.m.
St. Cloud Shooting Sends Man to Hospital
St. Cloud Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Wednesday evening.
$67K in Gift Cards Sales Support Cold Spring Businesses, Food Shelf
From mid-December through January 14, gift card sold by eight Cold Spring area bars and restaurants supported a matching donation of up to $5,000 toward the ROCORI Area Food Shelf.
Police Investigating Attempted Break-In Caught on Video
Police are investigating an attempted break-in caught on video at a Sauk Rapids home early Tuesday morning.
Gov. Walz Announces Latest Round of Broadband Grants
This year, the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program will fund 39 projects, including several in central Minnesota.
Officials Urge Drivers to Make License Renewal Plan
Around 300,000 Minnesota driver’s license and ID would have expired without the extension signed into law by Governor Tim Walz last year.
CentraCare Rolling Out Changes to Visitor Policy
The new guidelines will allow each adult patient to have one healthy adult visitor. Minor patients will be allowed to have two adult visitors.
St. Joseph Council Votes to Take Applications for Newly Vacant Seat
Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 12.
Christopher & Banks Planning to Close Majority of Stores
The company, headquartered in Plymouth, announced the decision to investors on January 14.
New Marketing Effort Aims to Promote Downtown St. Cloud
Visit Downtown St. Cloud, launched in partnership with the St. Cloud Downtown Council is a digital marketing campaign focused on the business and arts/culture communities in the downtown area.