Dave Overlund

Townsquare Media Sports Director and generally swell guy Dave Overlund is an Apple Valley, Minnesota native who moved to St. Cloud to attend St. Cloud State University in 2009. After working at the campus radio station he took a job in Princeton, Minnesota where he worked until taking the job with TSM in St. Cloud in early 2013.

This Small Minnesota Town Is Among The Best In The Country At Budgeting

Locally, Stearns County finished in the 79th percentile overall. Stearns residents ranked 517th in the "savings/financial assets" category and 1,088th in the "debt/delinquency" category.

Minnesota Among The Nation’s ‘Greenest’ States

With 11,842 lakes and 64 state parks, Minnesota has a big responsibility when it comes to taking care of the environment. Luckily for the 5.7 million folks living in the state, the people of Minnesota have done an excellent job in that regard.

Petition Started Hoping To Prevent Paid On-Street Parking At Minnesota State Fair

For years I have scoured the neighborhoods in Falcon Heights for a free parking space at the Minnesota State Fair. The process can be long, or the process can be short, but if you trust the process good things (like finding a spot) are bound to happen.

Good And Bad News For Recently Sold Historic Minnesota DQ

The new owner says he hopes to have the new shop up and running by summer.

University Of Minnesota Interested In Selling Williams Arena Naming Rights

One of the oldest arenas in the country could soon have a new name. The University of Minnesota is 'exploring' a potential naming rights sale for Williams Arena.

Are Minnesotans Good With Money? You Betcha!

In addition to the nation's staggering $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, studies show that less than half of Americans even have a budget at all.

Five Bold Predictions For The 2025 Minnesota Twins Season

Major League Baseball spring training is in the books and we are now 24 hours from the start of the regular season! Here are five bold predictions for the upcoming season

Updated: Another Amazing Summer Is On Tap For The Ledge Amphitheater In Waite Park!

From country music superstars to veteran classic rock hall of famers, it's shaping up to be an epic summer in Waite Park!

Minnesota’s Oldest Dairy Queen Is Looking For New Owners

Interestingly, there was another Dairy Queen in Rochester that also opened in 1947 and claimed to be the oldest in Minnesota, but that location closed, perhaps permanently, in 2024.

Is This Beloved Minnesota Pastime Going Extinct?

I never was much of a hockey player, but I do have many fond memories of going to an outdoor rink and playing pick-up hockey in my neighborhood.

Minnesota Is A Great Place To ‘Get Off The Grid’

It makes sense if you think about it. We have a lot of amazing natural resources, good land for growing, lots of open space and, at least for the last few years, pretty mild winters overall.

Would It Be Cool If I Just Gave Your Snow Booger A Little Kick?

When you hit that snow booger Goldilocks zone and the slushy glob of snow, ice and salt plops down to the pavement in one dump... it's bliss. Pure bliss.