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
Lifestyle, Screenings Essential to Preventing Cancer, Researcher Says
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and a leading cancer researcher with the University of Minnesota says preventative screenings coupled with healthy living go a long way in helping our bodies defeat many types of cancer.
St. Cloud Shooting Sends Man to Hospital
St. Cloud Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Wednesday evening.
Little Falls Man Hurt After Becoming Trapped Under Vehicle
Officials say 58-year-old Grant Prozinski of Little Falls was found trapped underneath a vehicle in his yard.
$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.
St. Cloud’s Busy COVID-19 Vaccine Pilot Program “Running Smoothly”
The four-week COVID-19 pilot vaccine site in St. Cloud is on pace to vaccinate well over 5,000 people.
Man Charged with Trooper Assault, Burglary Pleads Guilty
Twenty-nine-year-old Devan Wilson pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and third-degree assault on Friday in Stearns County District Court.
St. Cloud Man Faces Burglary, Assault Charges
Twenty-six year-old Darrian Ambrose was charged in Stearns County District Court Friday with multiple felony charges.
Waite Park Salon Thrives Amid Pandemic with Loan Assistance
Morph Salon and Barbershop, located at 110 2nd Street South, was able to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic with assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program.
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.