Jacob Laxen is Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado Digital Managing Editor. The Minnesota native moved to Northern Colorado in 2016 and plans to stay because the snow melts here. Laxen loves multi-course dining at Chimney Park, Cafe Vino and Simmer. He’s a beer geek who especially enjoys Odell, New Belgium and Funkwerks. While the former USA Today reporter has a face for radio, he works behind the scenes managing websites, social media and working on major projects.
Jacob Laxen
Greeley Stampede Announces 2021 In-Person Return
The 99th annual event is scheduled for June 24-July 4 at Island Grove Park.
Finnish Prospect Sampo Ranta Scores 1st Pro Goal For Colorado Eagles
20-year-old forward Sampo Ranta joined the team last week after inking a three-year entry level contract.
Townsquare Media’s My Dog Rox: Best Hiking Dog Contest
Take your dog with you on hikes? Submit a photo of your pup on a hike and tell us where you have taken your dog to enter.
36-Hour Rooftop Raise Collects $20K For Abused & Neglected Youth in Northern Colorado
A total of $20,000 has been raised so far part of the campaign — $10,000 came from donors and another $10,000 in a donation match from Blue Federal Credit Union.
Townsquare Media High School MVP: QB Andrew Seest, Fort Collins High
Lambkins quarterback Andrew Seest has thrown multiple touchdowns in each game and has 11 so far this season.
PHOTOS: Rooftop Raise Collecting Funds For Local Youth
Local nonprofit Realties For Children has been collecting funds in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Fort Collins Elects New Mayor, Bans Plastic Bags, Keeps Hughes Open Space
Jenni James Arndt won the mayor position, a citywide plastic bag ban won support and the vote determined the old Hughes Stadium site should remain parks and open space.
Colorado Avalanche’s Top 2019 Draft Pick Joins Colorado Eagles
Forward Alex Newhook signed a three-year entry level contract on March 31 after his sophomore season concluded at Boston College.
How Realities Helped Me: Rape Victim Overcomes Odds To Graduate
"Someday I want to be that figure of hope for someone else."
How Realities Helped Me: From Living in A Car to Triumph
"To me Triumph has no endpoint, but is a lifelong struggle in the human spirit."
Townsquare Media’s High School MVPs: Thompson Valley Cheer Captains
Most impressively, Thompson Valley repeated the state title after graduating 10 seniors from last year's championship squad.
Townsquare Media DJs To Do 36-Hour Rooftop Broadcast For Charity
As the DJs are raising awareness for local nonprofit Realties For Children in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, pedestrians passing by can help the cause.