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
Officials Urge Drivers to Make License Renewal Plan
Around 300,000 Minnesota driver’s license and ID would have expired without the extension signed into law by Governor Tim Walz last year.
CentraCare Rolling Out Changes to Visitor Policy
The new guidelines will allow each adult patient to have one healthy adult visitor. Minor patients will be allowed to have two adult visitors.
St. Joseph Council Votes to Take Applications for Newly Vacant Seat
Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 12.
Becker Man Hurt in Crash on Highway 10
The crash happened Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 24.
Christopher & Banks Planning to Close Majority of Stores
The company, headquartered in Plymouth, announced the decision to investors on January 14.
Buckvold Resigns from St. Joseph City Council
Buckvold submitted her resignation Thursday to the St. Joseph council and city officials.
New Marketing Effort Aims to Promote Downtown St. Cloud
Visit Downtown St. Cloud, launched in partnership with the St. Cloud Downtown Council is a digital marketing campaign focused on the business and arts/culture communities in the downtown area.
Masks, Social Distancing Critical During Vaccine Rollout, Says CentraCare Doctor
CentraCare's Dr. George Morris says all residents – even those who have been vaccinated – need to continue following all COVID-19 spread mitigation recommendations in coming months.
CentraCare Asks Residents for Patience As COVID Vaccine Rollout Continues
The St. Cloud-based health system says the number of people interested in being vaccinated is “encouraging,” but they can only administer shots to certain groups right now due to a limited supply of vaccine.
2 Hurt in Stearns County Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after crash between two pickups and a semi in rural Stearns County on Wednesday morning.