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.
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.
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.
Coborn’s, Inc. to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Coborn’s will offer the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to customers once it becomes publicly available.
Women’s Clothing Boutique ‘Cinnamon Lifestyle’ Opens in Downtown St. Cloud
A new fashion boutique for women is open for business in downtown St. Cloud.
Creekside Buffet and Restaurant Opens in Sartell
A new restaurant featuring an eclectic, always-changing buffet has opened in Sartell.
Pantown Brewing Switches to Solar Energy
Pantown Brewing now has the distinction of being the first central Minnesota brewery entirely powered by solar energy.
State to Open Saliva Testing Site in St. Cloud Wednesday
The State of Minnesota will begin offering free saliva tests for COVID-19 in St. Cloud Wednesday.