Joshua Akkerman

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.

The Weekender: The Great Minnesota Get Together, Music, & More

One of the best times of the year the Minnesota State Fair kicks off the weekend and will run through Labor Day. Also there are a couple music in the park series coming to and end this weekend so be sure to check those out.

The Fabulous Armadillos Close Out Summertime By George

Tonight marks the final concert in the Summertime By George series. The Fabulous Armadillos will be taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. Opening for the show will be Walter's Wheelhouse. They take the stage at 5:00 p.m.

Come On Down – St. Cloud Man To Appear On Popular Game Show [AUDIO]

A St. Cloud man recently earned the opportunity to stand on The Price is Right stage along side Drew Carey. Duane Bible played the game Side by Side. Hear what he had to say about the experience.

The Weekender: A Weekend Full Of Music

This is definitely a weekend full of music, and there's something for everyone. From Maggie Mae to Tim Mahoney, you can check it all out in The Weekender.

Chris Hawkey Is Bringing New Music To Summertime By George

This is Chris Hawkey's fourth time headlining Summertime by George, and this time he is bringing some of his new music to the stage. His latest album, Country Underneath, just came out this year and Hawkey says he'll be playing every song off that album at the concert. He'll be taking the stage at 6:30 p.m.

The Weekender: Sizzling Summer Art Crawl, Don’t Hug Me, & More

This weekend features the annual Sizzling Summer Art Crawl. All of the artists and businesses will be flooding St. Germain Street. The fifth installment of the Don't Hug Me Musical series is also making it's St. Cloud premiere. There's more in The Weekender.

St. Germain Street Closed For Sizzling Summer Art Crawl [VIDEO]

The Sizzling Summer Art Crawl is taking over St. Germain Street on Friday. The street will be closed down during the crawl. Art, food, music, and art demonstrations will all be along downtown St. Cloud. The Art Crawl runs from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

‘Don’t Hug Me We’re Married’ Makes St. Cloud Debut [VIDEO]

The fifth installment of the Don't Hug Me Musical series is coming to the Paramount Theater in St. Cloud. Don't Hug Me We're Married will take the stage on Thursday, and also has a performance on Saturday. Catch the double wedding in Bunyan Bay, and listen to 17 original songs along the way.

The Beatles Abbey Road Comes to Summertime by George [VIDEO]

Collective Unconscious has been playing the music of The Beatles since the band started. Performing the entire album was actually one of their first performances after they released their first album. Singer Jeff Engholm says you'll be hearing this great music, and more at tonight's Summertime by George.

The Weekender: Benton County Fair, Illusionist Dan Sperry, & More

This weekender features fair food, rides, and more at the Benton County Fairgrounds. If you're looking for a great magic show, Illusionist Dan Sperry is is town for one night only. There's also more music for everyone's taste this weekend.