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
STRIDE Academy Creates Fund for Students, Families in Need
A new fund has been established to help meet the needs of struggling STRIDE Academy students and their families.
First Responders Describe Impact of COVID-19 on Public Safety Efforts
Police and fire departments statewide have reported needing to suspend operations and rely on mutual aid from neighboring communities due to staff contracting COVID-19 or isolating because of exposure.
CareerForce to Hold Curbside Job Fair
CareerForce is hosting a socially-distanced curbside career fair Wednesday.
SCSU, U of M Partnering on Central MN-Focused Nursing Program
The new collaborative program, based out of St. Cloud, will offer a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty.
Lawmakers Hold Virtual Town Hall with Area Business Community, Residents
A handful of local business leaders spoke, describing the difficulties and uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and related operating restrictions.
Top State Health Official Says MN’s COVID-19 Situation is “Critical”
Minnesota’s top health official says Minnesota is in a “critical spot” as the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19 continues.
Crash Near Rockford Injures 1
A young driver from Delano was taken to the hospital after a crash near Rockford.
Kimball to Host ‘Mini Holidazzle Parade’
The town is gearing up for its first Mini Holidazzle Parade Friday evening.
Sauk Rapids Church Hosting Black Friday Food Drive
A Sauk Rapids church is asking holiday shoppers help those struggling this season by donating items to their food shelf.
Crash Near Clear Lake Injures 2
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. on Highway 10 at the intersection of 97th Street Southeast in Clear Lake Township.