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: Last Weekend of Tarzan, A Train Show, & More
The high flying aerial effects of Tarzan hit the stage for a final weekend of performances. There are two shows around the area this weekend for both work working enthusiasts, and train enthusiasts. Finally the artwork of CSB and SJU seniors goes on display for your enjoyment.
Paramount Theater Seats Up For Sale
With new seats going into the Paramount Theater, you now have the opportunity to bring a part of the Paramount Theater home with you. A limited number of the old seats are being made available for purchase. The seats are from the balcony section.
Acts of Kindness, Ethan Zink Is An All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student is known for being energetic, and has a love for helping other people. Second Grader Ethan Zink ran with his mom in last year's Time to Fly 5K raising money for EB research. His efforts earned him a nomination for the Charlotte Bacon Act of Kindness Award.
Tarzan Flies On Stage At Paramount Theater [VIDEO]
GREAT Children's Theatre presents the Disney classic Tarzan. The show is filled with great music and flying effects, which we got a behind the scenes look at how Tarzan and Turk fly the air during the show.
The Weekender: The Music of Broadway & Sinatra, Plus More
The Weekender is full of music from your favorite Broadway hits, as well as hits from Frank Sinatra. Also highlighting our weekend is the 22nd Annual Spring Pow Wow at SCSU, a dinner theater in Little Falls, and two special musicians performing with the CSB/SJU Orchestra.
Cleaning the Environment, Maddie O’Rourke is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
This week's All-Star Student is leading a city wide park clean-up project in Sartell. Maddie O'Rourke had many ideas for her confirmation service project, but landed on helping the environment in her community.
She, along with her mentor Cindy Fitzthum, and other volunteers will be cleaning up Sartell Parks on April 18th.
The Weekender: Opening Art Exhibits, Music, and More
There are a few new art exhibits opening up at SCSU, and the Stearns History museum. John Gorka will be performing at BoDiddley's, and The Veranda Lounge has three free concerts. Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks also return to the Pioneer Place stage with their latest show.
Pioneer Place Announces 3rd Annual Outdoor Music Festival Line-Up
The third annual Takin' It To The Streets is set for August 1st, and will feature four bands, one of which remains a mystery. The event will be held along 5th Ave. in downtown St. Cloud in front of the Pioneer Place, and in the House of Pizza parking lot. VIP and Early Bird tickets go on sale next Monday.
Officer Tom Decker Documentary Included In Short Film Showcase
There are four films being shown in the showcase. One of the films includes a documentary about Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, who was killed in the line of duty. The films are being shown at the Pioneer Place tonight.
Breaking Records, Mitchell Dockendorf is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]
Sartell-St. Stephen sophomore Mitchell Dockendorf had one goal in mind going into the section and state meets. It was to swim fast. In fact he swam so fast he broke the school record in the 100 backstroke not once, but twice.