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
‘Buffalo Strong’ Seeks to Unite City in the Wake of Deadly Attack
Buffalo Strong is a web-based community hub for residents seeking ways to donate, volunteer, or find solidarity in the wake of the deadly shooting.
Cold Spring, Richmond Businesses Gear Up for “Chocolate Crawl”
Businesses in both communities have signed on to participate in the area’s first Chocolate Crawl, sponsored by the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce.
St. Cloud Man Detained by Police as Apartment, Garage Searched
The St. Cloud Police Department’s SWAT Team detained the man on Wednesday at 1:50 p.m. outside his apartment complex, located in the 3700 block of West. St. Germain Street.
Crash in Waite Park Injures St. Cloud Man
The crash happened Wednesday around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 23 and 28th Avenue S.
U of M Doctor Discusses Link Between Iron Deficiency and Long-Term Mental Health
New studies led by a University of Minnesota researcher have demonstrated that a lack of iron can have dangerous and permanent effects on the growth and development of the human brain.
Pearl Lake Lodge Sold by Longtime Owners
Pearl Lake Lodge, located at 10600 County Road 8, has been sold by longtime owners Tom “Rudy” and Holly Ruether.
River’s Edge Convention Center, Local Movie Theatres Awarded Relief Grants
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced $14 million in relief to convention centers and movie theatres hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEED: Diverse Economy Kept St. Cloud Strong Amid Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniably negative effect on every regional economy in the United States, the St. Cloud region saw the smallest over-the-year job decline of any region in Minnesota last year.
St. Cloud Shelters Care for People Experiencing Homelessness Amid Freezing Temps
Central Minnesota is about to experience a weekend of dangerously cold weather. Fortunately, the number of walk-in centers providing warmth and safety for people experiencing homelessness has grown in recent years and months.
Pickup Catches Fire on Pearl Lake
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received several phone calls about the incident Wednesday just before 8:00 p.m.