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
An Explosive Skier, Cory Rouw is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
St. Cloud Tech Nordic Ski Team is full of great athletes including this week's All-Star Student, Cory Rouw. He is a two-time section champion, and three time state participant. Getting his start at a young age Rouw has become one of the top Nordic Skiers in the area.
The Arts Are Big Business in Central Minnesota [VIDEO]
Creative Minnesota and the Minnesota State Arts Board have released the numbers in the economic impact study the arts have on Minnesota. Central Minnesota, region 7W, is one of the leaders when it comes to the arts between the eleven regions.
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.
MNMade Festival Celebrates Electronic Instruments [VIDEO]
The St. Cloud State University Music Department is hosting its second MNMade Festival, which celebrates electronic instruments. There are two concerts as part of the festival, which will feature this year's robot, as well as last year's robot. The concerts will also feature works by Troy Rogers, and Tim Keiser.
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.
The Weekender: Night of Stars, Jason Schommer, and Getting Ready for Summer
A comedian hits the stage this weekend, plus an all new comedy is on for one night only. Also catch St. Cloud School District students in the Night of Stars Variety Show, plus much more in The Weekender.
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.
The Weekender: A Wedding Show, Performances from London, and More
It's Valentine's Day weekend so we start of with Valentine's Dance Party. You can also enjoy great music this weekend at a few concerts, one which features a group from London. Plus enjoy a great play from the CSB/SJU Theater Departments, or if you are planning your big day don't miss the wedding show this weekend.
GNTC Spreads The Rumors in Hit Comedy Play [VIDEO]
Great Northern Theatre Company presents it's winter play, Rumors. Director Tamara McClintock says this is a straight comedy that will keep you laughing through the whole show. It's a dinner theater format at The Great Blue Heron in Cold Spring.
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.