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
Foley Fire Department Throwing Holiday Parade
The parade will be held Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in various parts of town.
Coborn’s Buys $150K Worth of Restaurant Gift Cards
Each employee of the company received a $15.00 gift card to a restaurant in their local area.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools to Remain in Distance Learning Through Jan. 15
District Superintendent Brad Bergstrom Monday announced distance learning has been extended through at least Jan.15 for all students, pre-K through grade 12.
Authorities Investigation Reports of Mail Tampering in Morrison County
Authorities are asking residents in parts of Morrison County to watch out for mail tampering.
Litchfield Home Claimed by Fire
A house in Litchfield was destroyed in a fire Saturday, according to Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze.
New Campaign Encourages St. Cloud Area Residents to Shop Locally
A pair of St. Cloud companies have created a public awareness campaign encouraging residents to shop locally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jerry Relph, State Senator from St. Cloud, Dies at 76
Minnesota State Senator Jerry Relph of St. Cloud has died at the age of 76.
UPDATE: Police ID Man Shot and Killed in South St. Cloud
St. Cloud Police have released the name of the man shot and killed in south St. Cloud Wednesday.
Top 10 – #9 HealthPartners Closes Sartell Clinic
We continue our look back at the Top 10 stories of the year with number nine – the closing of HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic in Sartell.
CentraCare Frontline Workers Receive First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine [VIDEO]
CentraCare officials say the first doses were given to hospitalists and ICU nurses working in the COVID critical care unit at St. Cloud Hospital.