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
St. Joseph Businesses Gear Up for 3-Day Shop Small Crawl
The annual Shop Small Crawl will take place from Friday through Sunday throughout St. Joseph.
Food Safety Expert Has Tips for Turkey Prep
Suzanne Driessen, Food Safety Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension Office in St. Cloud, says there are a number of steps to take, and things to keep in mind, to ensure a delicious and safe meal for everyone.
One Person Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash in Delano
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 12 and County Line Road.
Minnesota Debuts New App for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications
Officials discussed the free app, called COVIDaware MN, during a live video briefing.
Walz, Experts Stress Importance of Mental Health Services Ahead of New Restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and others Friday discussed the effect the COVID-19 pandemic and isolation can have on mental health, and outlined new funding dedicated to addressing the issue.
Woman Taken to Hospital After Rollover in Big Lake
A woman rolled her car in Big Lake after reportedly falling asleep while driving.
St. Joseph Temporarily Suspends Lodging Tax
The three-percent tax won't be collected from Dec. 1 through June 1, 2021.
Tri-County Humane Society to Strictly Enforce Appointment-Only Policy
The Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS) will no longer allow any walk-in traffic amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Walz Announces Host of Restrictions as COVID-19 Surges Across MN
Speaking via video from his home, Walz announced a host of virus-stemming restrictions to take effect Friday.
Coborn’s Hiring Hundreds in Advance of Holiday Season
Coborn’s aims to hire hundreds of employees in multiple states in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.