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: Christmas Weekend Concerts, and Holiday Fun
Burn off the holiday calories by going ballroom dancing. There is also a dance party concert going on this weekend, along with more music for your entertainment.
The Weekender: Music, More Music, and A Christmas Show
This weekend features a lot of music. A singer from NBC's The Voice will be in town, as well as a few other performances in the area. There is also an extra show added for a local dinner theater. Check out The Weekender to learn more.
Ringing the Bells, Spencer Linn is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
The Red Kettle Campaign can be found all over during this time of year, but until last year you couldn't find it in Albany. This week's All-Star Student brought the Red Kettle to Albany, and has continued it this year. We went to Albany to see how Spencer Linn has been doing.
The Weekender: GRAMMY Award Winning Concert, Plus Tons of Holiday Fun
Featuring Holiday Events through the month of December this weekend doesn't disappoint. It's the weekend of Winter Wonderland, and the Winter Nights and Lights Parade. Also catch the GRAMMY award winning due, The Okee Dokee Brothers, in concert.
A Volunteer Extraordinaire, Elizabeth Granlund is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
It's the time of year where volunteering is a stable in all communities. WJON's All-Star Student of the Week is no different, and takes her volunteer work to a new level. She volunteers year round both in the Foley Schools, and around the Foley Community.
The Weekender: Holiday Cheer, Christmas Lights, and More
This weekend is full of holiday fun from an annual lighting festival, to a time honored play coming to town. There are also a few concerts around the area for your enjoyment.
Writing Music and Running at State, Kevin Lamb is this week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
Between running in cross country, writing his own original music, and performing in band & choir, WJON's All-Star Student of the Week still finds time to be a high school student.
The Weekender: Kicking off the Holidays, Concerts, and More
This weekend kicks off the holiday season. There is a holiday double feature presented by GREAT Theatre, along with a St. Cloud classic presented by Pioneer Place Theatre. There is also a chance to learn some St. Cloud history, along with a couple of concerts
An All Around High Schooler, Jill Kedrowski Is This Week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
Jill has been participating in athletics, and student council through out high school. She's worked her way up to tennis captain, and student council president. It's her work, and dedication that makes her an All-Star Student.
The Weekender: College Plays, High School Plays, and More
There are a few plays going on this weekend around the area. There is also a chance to learn how to paint, while enjoying a glass of wine, along with a great show with two guitars.
Leading In School & Community, Zack Moeller is an All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Zack is an all around great kid, who not only gives it his all in athletics at Becker High School, but around the whole community of Becker. His determination to do the best he can in all activities has earned him WJON's All-Star Student of the Week honors.
Cathedral’s Junior Captain Hunter Austing Is This Week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
It's not to often a freshman gets to start on the varsity football team, but this week's All-Star Student has been playing on the defensive line for three years, and is only a Junior at Cathedral High School.