I grew up in southern Minnesota near the town of Austin. There I worked for a video production company, and my love for video just grew from there. I attended St. Cloud State University majoring in Mass Communications. After graduating in 2011, I moved to Duluth to take a job as a director at The Northlands Newscenter. I spent three years there, and finally decided that it was time to move back to St. Cloud, and that is how I ended up here at Townsquare Media. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, riding motorcycle, playing bass guitar, and camping with my family.
Joshua Akkerman
Acts of Kindness, Ethan Zink Is An All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student is known for being energetic, and has a love for helping other people. Second Grader Ethan Zink ran with his mom in last year's Time to Fly 5K raising money for EB research. His efforts earned him a nomination for the Charlotte Bacon Act of Kindness Award.
The Weekender: The Music of Broadway & Sinatra, Plus More
The Weekender is full of music from your favorite Broadway hits, as well as hits from Frank Sinatra. Also highlighting our weekend is the 22nd Annual Spring Pow Wow at SCSU, a dinner theater in Little Falls, and two special musicians performing with the CSB/SJU Orchestra.
Cleaning the Environment, Maddie O’Rourke is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student is leading a city wide park clean-up project in Sartell. Maddie O'Rourke had many ideas for her confirmation service project, but landed on helping the environment in her community.
She, along with her mentor Cindy Fitzthum, and other volunteers will be cleaning up Sartell Parks on April 18th.
The Weekender: Opening Art Exhibits, Music, and More
There are a few new art exhibits opening up at SCSU, and the Stearns History museum. John Gorka will be performing at BoDiddley's, and The Veranda Lounge has three free concerts. Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks also return to the Pioneer Place stage with their latest show.
Breaking Records, Mitchell Dockendorf is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Sartell-St. Stephen sophomore Mitchell Dockendorf had one goal in mind going into the section and state meets. It was to swim fast. In fact he swam so fast he broke the school record in the 100 backstroke not once, but twice.
Local Funny Man Hits The Stage With Steve-O [AUDIO]
Local Funny Man Adrian Washington says he has been planning to bring Steve-O to St. Cloud ever since he opened for him in Odessa Texas. You can catch both of these comedians on stage at the River's Edge Convention Center.
The Weekender: Steve-O, Adrian Washington, C. Willi Myles, and More
The Weekender is full of comedians. Steve-O, Adrian Washington, and C. Willi Myles will all be performing this Saturday in St. Cloud. But if you want something different than a comedy act, there's plenty more to do in The Weekender
The Weekender: 10 Years of Art Crawls, Music, and More
This weekend we start the year long celebration of Art Crawls in downtown St. Cloud. Saint John's Prep is also hitting the stage with the Broadway musical Oliver. A Grammy award winning string quartet is making appearances in schools, a fundraiser, and a concert, while the CSB/SJU Theatre Departments once again take to the stage.
The Art Crawl Celebrates 10 Years In Downtown St. Cloud [AUDIO]
The first Art Crawl of 2015 will be held this Friday in downtown St. Cloud from 5 - 9 p.m. This is also the kick off for the 10th year of Art Crawls in St. Cloud. There are some special things planned for this year's crawls.
SCSU Celebrates First National Championship [VIDEO]
St. Cloud State University celebrated the Wrestling team on their first National Championship in Atwood Memorial Center. This is also the University's first National Championship honors. Head Coach Steve Costanzo, along with wrestlers Tim Prescott, Austin Goergen, and Clint Poster spoke to the crowd of wresting fans.
A Family & School Tradition, Mady Brinkman is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Melrose sophomore Mady Brinkman comes from a family of state champion gymnasts. She is now following in her sisters footsteps earning her one championship on the balance beam. This gymnast is also an active coach of youth gymnastics in Melrose.
The Weekender: Plays, Ballets, St. Patrick’s Day
The Weekender features a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Dance and celebrate the Irish holiday with Little Fall's own Battlelegs. Steel Magnolias is also is hitting the stage this weekend, and you can catch a ballet that's in town for one night.