Abby Faulkner

Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Using Lake Maps for Pre-Fishing
On this week’s episode of “Outdoors Tip of the Week,” Jerry breaks down his strategy for finding the best pan fish spots on area lakes using maps.
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Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Preparing for the Fishing Opener [VIDEO]
On this episode of “Outdoors Tip of the Week,” Jerry continues with tips on how to cover all your bases, including safety equipment, before hitting the water.

Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Preparing for the Season
Fishing opener is right around the corner, and Jerry breaks down the important things to consider when getting ready for a safe and successful season.

UPDATE: Missing Boy Found Safe in Rice
Benton County authorities say a 13-year-old developmentally-disabled boy — who had run away from his parents early Saturday afternoon — was safely found in Rice.
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GREAT Theatre Getting Ready to Open Swashbuckling Musical "Pirates of Penzance" [VIDEO]
The classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical “Pirates of Penzance” is the latest offering by St. Cloud’s GREAT Theatre company.

Snow Emergency Declared for City of St. Cloud
In advance of an expected 5 to 8 inches of snow tonight, the City of St. Cloud has officially declared a snow emergency.
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Veterans Show Off Artistic Talents During Competitve VA Exhibit [GALLERY]
The annual VA Health Care System Veterans Art Show is in full swing. Check out some of the art our veterans have on display and visit the show for yourself.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore to Begin Year-Round Electronics Recycling Program [AUDIO]
If you need to get rid of some electronics, here's a way to recycle them for free and help Habitat for Humanity at the same time!

Stocking Stuffers: Christmas in the United States
UNDATED – Christmas in America has become a mixture of both secular and religious themes, a time of joy, gratitude and celebration.
But in Colonial times, it was a different story.
Surprisingly little is known about how early Americans celebrated Christmas...

The Most Convincing Haunted Places in Central Minnesota — Our Top 5
Take a tour of some of the most haunted places in Central Minnesota. Abby Faulkner hosts your journey to the most convincing haunted places in Central Minnesota. Boo!
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Area Residents Gather Outside St. Cloud Police Station to Honor Lives Lost on September 11, 2001 [GALLERY]
Dozens of people paid homage to the nearly 3,000 live lost on September 11, 2001 at the September 11th Community Commemoration, held at the St. Cloud Police Station.

Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Using Jig Worms
It’s a great time of year to hit the water and fish for bass. Outdoors Editor Jerry Carlson has some tips on how to catch bass using jig worms in our inaugural “Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson”.