Abby Faulkner

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I'm a reporter, anchor and web content developer for Townsquare Media. I earned my degree in English from Macalester College,  St. Paul in 2008.  I love to read, travel and crack jokes. I'm also known to thoroughly enjoy singing loudly in my car. If you like what you read, watch or hear, or have a suggestion on how I can do better, drop me a line at abby@wjon.com. I love to hear from people!  
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Sartell Middle School’s Gopi Ramanathan Gears Up for National Geography Bee [AUDIO]

mecool By Abby Faulkner 7 hours ago

A very sharp Sartell 8th grader will represent Minnesota in the National Geographic Bee this week in Washington D.C. This is Gopi Ramanathan's second trip to the national finals since 2010.

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Pair of Friends Travel Three-Hundred Miles of Mississippi River in 14 ft. Aluminum Boat [AUDIO]

mecool By Abby Faulkner 2 days ago

It's not uncommon to see canoes making their way down the Mississippi River for long distances - but how many people trek out with a 14 foot aluminum boat and outboard motor to navigate hundreds of miles of river? A pair of friends has decided to do exactly that.

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Peace Advocates Share Message Outside GOP Convention [AUDIO]

mecool By Abby Faulkner 2 days ago

With the State GOP Convention in full swing, it's definitely been a big weekend for politics in St. Cloud. But not everyone around the Convention Center is a lawmaker or delegate.

However, lawmakers aren't the only folks in and around the River's Edge Convention Center during the State Republican Convention right now.

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WJON News On-Demand: Saturday, 5-19-12

mecool By Abby Faulkner 2 days ago

Today's news from WJON:

-- MN Republicans select candidate to run against Senator Amy Klobuchar
-- State labor analyst says unemployment rate drops
-- Senator Klobuchar speaking out against hidden phone charges
-- Better Business Bureau creates anti-scam program for service members

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Bills Clinches MN GOP Senate Endorsement

mecool By Abby Faulkner 2 days ago

Minnesota Republicans have endorsed a state representative and high school economics teacher as their candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

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Kid Cast to Perform Shakespeare at St. John’s University

mecool By Abby Faulkner 3 days ago

You can give the kids an introduction to the work of William Shakespeare this weekend. The GREAT Theatre Company will be performing a kid-friendly adaptation of the comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" tonight through Sunday.

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WJON News On-Demand: Mid-Day, Wednesday, 5-16-12

mecool By Abby Faulkner 5 days ago

Today's top stories from WJON News:

-- Eugene Rivetts sentenced to 10 years in prison
-- United Way names new CEO
-- Red Cross develops tool to assist in emergencies
-- More Memorial Day travelers to drive over flying

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United Way of Central Minnesota Names New CEO

mecool By Abby Faulkner 5 days ago

The United Way of Central Minnesota has selected Patrick Powell of Omaha, Nebraska as their new leader.

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“Old Glory Run” for Vets To Be Held This Weekend

mecool By Abby Faulkner 5 days ago

You still have time to register for the "Old Glory Run." The 5KRun/Walk event, including a 1K Kids' Run, is coming up on Saturday in Cold Spring.

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WJON News On-Demand: Mid-Day, Tuesday, 5-15-12

mecool By Abby Faulkner 6 days ago

Today's top stories from WJON News:

-- One man injured, another jailed following crash in Paynesville
-- Two teens arrested for alleged robbery
-- Sauk Rapids votes to buy land for possible liquor store
-- St. Cloud Municipal Band celebrates 125th anniversary

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