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.

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.

A&W Raises Money For Wounded Warrior Project and Hands Out Free Root Beer Floats [VIDEO]

Sartell A&W was handing out free root beer floats today as part of National Root beer Float Day. They were also raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

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.

Pamela McNeill Takes The Stage With Rumours & Dreams [VIDEO]

Pamela McNeill isn't new to the Summertime by George stage, but this is the first time she is taking the stage with one of her own shows. She also has the pleasure to perform to the Lake George crowd twice this year since she will be performing with The Fabulous Armadillos later this month.

Takin’ It To The Streets “Takes It To The Streets” For A Third Year [VIDEO]

Takin' It To The Streets takes the stage on Saturday night. Dan Barth says it was go big or go home this year with the music line-up, over 40 musicians are set to play of the outdoor concert. The Ides of March, The Fabulous Armadillos, Mick Sterling, and The Receders are all set to perform.

The Weekender: Takin’ It To The Streets & An Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

This weekend features great music by the Ides of March, Fabulous Armadillos, Mick Sterling, and The Receders at Takin' It To The Streets. Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat will also be taking the stage for it's run out in Cold Spring. Also plenty more music, art, and performances in The Weekender.