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
The Weekender: Plays, Performances, and Visual Arts
The weekend is full of plays, performances, and visual arts. You have another chance to catch Harper's Chord who just released their first full-length CD. Catch the faculty of the CSB/SJU music departments in their performance. Also St. Cloud Tech High School, and Pioneer Place Theatre Company have some plays for your enjoyment.
Cooking Towards A Career, Madison Waseca is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
WJON's All-Star Student is kick starting her career of owning her own restaurant by participating in the culinary program at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Madison Waseca is the captain of the management team, and was a member of last years' second place state culinary team. She says her experience here is helping set her up for the future.
The Weekender: An Award Winning Play, A Big Choir Concert, and A Tribute to an Artist
New Zealand's Indian Ink Theatre Company is is town with their new play, Kiss The Fish. GREAT Theatre is also back in action with The Addams Family Musical, plus there are a few artists' exhibits for you to check out in The Weekender.
Winning on the Mat, Zach Scott is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
Holdingford Senior Zach Scott has been wrestling for thirteen years, five of which as a member of the varsity squad. Since making varsity during his eighth grade year Scott has been a winning wrestler. During the 2014 Big Bear Wrestling Classic Scott won his 150th match, and still has the rest of the season to keep winning.
The Weekender: Tap Dancing Fun, Tribute to Rock N’ Roll, and More
Enjoy a fun show filled with tap dancing, and a full big brass band this weekend, Rhythmic Circus is back in town. There are also a few concerts in the area, one of which is a tribute to a great Rock N' Roll band. Finally, Gallery Saint Germain has a new exhibit for you to check out.
Serving Her School and Conference, Lisa Volkers is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
The All-Star Student of the Week is serving both her school, and the school's conference. Lisa Volkers is a member the the ROCORI High School student senate, and serves as treasurer on the Central Lakes Conference Executive Board. She says she enjoys serving her fellow students in these roles.
The Weekender: A Tribute to a Great Duet, A Color Play Reception, and More
Another filled weekend of music in the St. Cloud area. Reynold Philipsek returns for another show, plus there's a tribute to a great duet. A unique artist's reception is happening up in Little Falls that you can't miss, and much more on The Weekender.
Trying Out Broadway Aedyn Colville is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
Eleven year old Aedyn Colville has taken central Minnesota by storm. Her performance of "Quite" from Matilda earned her an audition on Broadway. We caught up with our All-Star Student of the week to find out what her experience was like while on Broadway.
The Weekender: Art Exhibits, A Fairy Tale Favorite, and More
Join two Twin Cities actors for a day of learning the life of an actor, followed by their performance, Plus, there's a new exhibit featuring Minnesota Artists in town, Peter Pan takes flight out in St. Joseph, and a few other performances to check out.
Flute Player turned Conductor Rebecca Elliott is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Rebecca Elliott has been involved with music all of her life. Recently she decided to pursue a career in music, and now is getting a jump start in her education. As part of an independent study she helps conduct the Sartell High School Ninth Grade Band.
The Weekender: Louie Anderson, Music, and More
Comedian Louie Anderson makes his return to St. Cloud. There are a few concerts for your listening enjoyment, as well as a learning opportunity. Find out what life was like in Stearns County before electricity.
Playing for Team USA Riley Johnson is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Riley Johnson has been playing Power Soccer for over eleven years. Now he has been named to the USA National Team, and is preparing to play in the World Cup. Riley is also preparing for college where he plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota.