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: Women’s Night Out, Switchfoot, and More
This weekend is full of fun events from plays, and dinner theaters to alternative rock, and a fun Women's Night Out. Catch Switchfoot and the Fabulous Armadillos in concert, or head out of town to catch a play in Buffalo or Little Falls.
Representing His Country, Jordan Barth Is This Week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student has been representing his country in the sport of Racquetball since he was eight years old. Now with 18 gold medals from National and International competitions this ROCORI High School Sophomore has become a veteran at the World Junior Games.
The Weekender: Concerts, and More Halloween Fun
This weekend is full of music including a visit from a star on NBC's The Voice Kat Perkins. Also there is still plenty of Halloween fun to be had before the end of October.
Helping Heroes with Heroes’ Hearts, Elijah Pruka is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student is a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in St. Cloud. He is currently working on becoming an Eagle Scout by leading a project called Heroes' Hearts, which aims to pair a Veteran with a new pet.
Acting Great at GREAT Theatre, Alexis Handley Is This Week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student has been acting with GREAT Children's Theatre for many productions over the last year. Now as one of the veteran's she helps lead the cast for Mulan Jr.
The Weekender: Plays, Concerts, and Halloween Fun
Enjoy a production by GREAT Children's Theatre, Concerts by Music Legends, and it's October, which means it's time for some Halloween Fun.
The Weekender : Drawing Class, Rock Concerts, and More in Central Minnesota
This week we feature a few concerts with music from classic rock bands, as well as a new art exhibit coming to the College of St. Benedict. New York based Baroque Ensemble, REBEL, also set to perform.
Singing Her Way To State: Danielle Helgeson Is This Week’s All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week our All-Star Student is singing her way to state from Kimball High School, and bringing home the highest honors.
The Weekender: Concerts, Art Fair, and More
Looking for something to do this weekend. The Weekender highlights arts and entertainment events around the area.
Eli Stark-Haws is WJON’s All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student runs student council meetings, helps exchange students, participates in sports, and supports his fellow students all while making his way through high school.
All-Star Student of the Week: Rylee Medelberg [VIDEO]
Our first "All-Star Student of the Week" takes us to the volleyball court of Cathedral High School. Rylee Medelberg has been with the team since 9th grade, and has become a leader both on and off the court.
Your Town Tuesday: The Unique People, Places, and Things of Avon [VIDEO]
"Your Town Tuesday" is in Avon this week spending a day at the beach. Find out what else we found.