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
House A Total Loss In Saturday Afternoon Fire
A Cold Spring home was deemed a total loss after a Saturday afternoon house fire. No injuries were reported due to the fire.
News at Noon Show Talks Immigration in Central Minnesota [AUDIO]
The News at Noon Show had guests Maureen Warren, Bill Blazar, and Jaylani Hussein on the show to talk about immigration in Central Minnesota. Listen to segment one and segment two from the program.
Book Release Honors Author and Munsinger Clemens Gardens
The Munsinger Clemens Gardens history are now featured in a new book written by Stephen Fuller. There will be an official book release tomorrow for the book at Lake George. You can find the book at multiple locations in the St. Cloud area.
The Weekender: Music, Dance, and Theater
It's your last chance this season to catch the musical talents of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra as they perform their 1954 in America concert. It's also the second to last weekend to watch two actors portray twenty characters in the last Pioneer Place Theater production of the season.
Wendy Liebman to Headline Paramount’s Fall Fundraiser
The Paramount Theater and Visual Arts Center has announced who will be performing for their annual fall fundraiser. Nationally known comedian Wendy Liebman will headline the event, along side Collective Unconscious who will be performing for a dance party.
A Gymnastics Great, Ethan Gonzalez is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
WJON's All-Star Student of the Week participated in all of the events at the Minnesota Men's State Gymnastic Championships. He ended up taking third place in the all-around, and first place on one of his favorite events. His coach says it's great having him on the team.
Red, White, & Tuna Caps Off Pioneer Place Theater Season [VIDEO]
The third installment of the popular Tuna series features two actors playing twenty characters in the play. Lee H. Adams says while it has been challenging preparing for ten different characters, he and his counterpart Peter Simmons are ready to hit the stage.
The Weekender: A Musical Weekend
There is a wide variety of music in the St. Cloud Area this weekend. From country and folk rock, to classical works of Bach and chorale music there is plenty to listen to and enjoy for any enthusiast
A Gymnastics State Champion, Michael Stone is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
North Crest Activity Center's Gymnastics team is home to two state champions. This week's All-Star Student is one of those champions, who has become a level eight gymnast. His coach says his skills go beyond an athlete because he has become a role model to the younger gymnasts.
Entries Being Accepted for St. Cloud’s “Poetry in Sidewalks” Contest
Now is your time to have your poem imprinted on St. Cloud sidewalks. The St. Cloud Arts Commission is now accepting entries for the "Poems in Sidewalks" contest. The deadline is May 22nd.