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
Steel Magnolias Comes to St. Cloud’s Pioneer Place [AUDIO]
Pioneer Place Theatre Company is bringing a 1989 film to life. Steel Magnolias follows six women as they tell stories and gossip in their small Louisiana town salon. When tragedy strikes, the relationships the women forged help them through the hard times.
Reality Show Star Coming to St. Cloud
Reality show star Steve-O is coming to St. Cloud with his tour "Steve-O's Entirely Too Much Information Tour". Comedian Adrian Washington will also appear in the show.
Two State Championships, Nathan Brinker is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student has had an impressive athletic year. Being a state champion in football, and wrestling, this Holdingford senior is looking forward to his baseball season, as well as moving onto collegiate football next fall.
The CMBA Home Show Features New Technology and Elaborate Outdoor Living [VIDEO]
The Central Minnesota Builder's Association Home Show kicked off the weekend with plenty to do, and look at. Some exhibits that I found interesting featured a brand new laser projection system, and an elaborate outdoor space.
The Weekender: Comedian Bob Larson, The Kingston Trio, and More
Minnesota Native comedian Bob Larson makes a stop in St. Cloud, as well as American Folk band The Kingston Trio. This weekend also pays tribute to one of the members of The Beatles.
St. Cloud Apollo Hockey Heads To State [VIDEO]
Coach Pete Matanich and his Apollo hockey team took off for state today through a crowd of fans who are waiting for the tournament to begin. They will take on Break in the first round at the XCEL Energy Center.
All-Conference & All-State, Miranda Garman is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
The All-Star Student of the Week can call herself, and the rest of her dance team state champions. This Sartell-St. Stephen High School Senior also had a lot of other state and conference honors to celebrate a great year.
The Weekender: An Award Winning Duo, Tributes to the Greats, and More
This weekend is full of tributes to great musicians, including Simon & Garfunkel, and Elton John. There is also a performance by two great musicians on violin, and piano, along with much more in The Weekender.
GREAT Theatre Announces 2015 – 2016 Shows
GREAT Theatre Company and GREAT Children's Theatre have announced their 2015 - 2016 schedule. Highlights include Mary Poppins, Grease, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mr. Popper's Penguins.
Little Falls Native Records First Album in Nashville [VIDEO]
Levi Pelzer got a call from a producer in Nashville back in November. Two months later he finished recording his first album at OmniSound Studios in downtown Nashville. His album release is scheduled for later this year.
Nordic Skiing Technician, Isaac Wieber is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
WJON's All-Star Student of the Week is taking a look at the St. Cloud Tech Nordic Ski team. This week we are featuring Senior Isaac Wieber who took second place at this year's section race, but this was not the first time he stood on the section podium. He's grateful for all the success he, and his team has had over the last three years.
A Career in Cooking, Madelaine Virchow is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
WJON's All-Star Student of the Week once again comes from the ProStart Culinary Program at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Madelaine Virchow has decided to pursue a career in culinary and hospitality. She was a member of the second place state culinary team last year. As a senior she hopes to make it to nationals.