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
Popeyes Opens St. Cloud Restaurant on New Year’s Day
The fast food chain specializing in fried chicken opened Friday.
Sherburne Co. Business Urged to Apply for Grants to Offset COVID-19 Related Losses
Sherburne County businesses are encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 in grant money to offset COVID-19 related losses.
Pathways 4 Youth Launches Health-Focused Fundraising Challenge
Pathways 4 Youth has launched the 1004100 Challenge, encouraging participants to complete 100 health and wellness acts in honor of the roughly 100 youth who experience homelessness each night in the St. Cloud area.
Airport Shuttle Service Landline Launches in St. Cloud
The Landline Company Wednesday began offering 10 daily round trips to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport from any location in St. Cloud.
Foley Fire Department Throwing Holiday Parade
The parade will be held Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in various parts of town.
Coborn’s Buys $150K Worth of Restaurant Gift Cards
Each employee of the company received a $15.00 gift card to a restaurant in their local area.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools to Remain in Distance Learning Through Jan. 15
District Superintendent Brad Bergstrom Monday announced distance learning has been extended through at least Jan.15 for all students, pre-K through grade 12.
New Campaign Encourages St. Cloud Area Residents to Shop Locally
A pair of St. Cloud companies have created a public awareness campaign encouraging residents to shop locally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CentraCare Frontline Workers Receive First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine [VIDEO]
CentraCare officials say the first doses were given to hospitalists and ICU nurses working in the COVID critical care unit at St. Cloud Hospital.
Officials Announce $195 Million to Advance Housing Across MN
State Officials Thursday announced a $195 million investment in affordable housing developments planned throughout Minnesota.
The Studio, a Creative Co-working Space, Opens in Downtown St. Cloud
The Studio, located on the second floor of 701 West St. Germain Street, is available to rent by the hour for dance/voice lessons, band practices, drama rehearsals, yoga/fitness classes and more.
Holiday Fundraiser Aims to Provide Gifts for Homeless Youth
The effort, spearheaded by local business owner Tanner Neubauer, will support buying gifts for 25 young people served by Pathways 4 Youth.