I am the Operations Manager for all six Townsquare Media-Rochester stations. I’ve been in Rochester radio since 1984. In that time I’ve been an on-air talent, Production Director, Music Director, Program Director and now Operations Manager. Radio is my passion. I enjoy working with on-air talent, designing and executing successful promotions with our sales staff and clients and making sure our stations are active in the community both on-the-air and on the streets. As a Rochester native, it’s been great not only to grow up in one of America’s best cities but to also raise my family here as well. I’m a proud dad of three terrific kids…Andy, Kelsey and Logan. My wife Laurie and I are also very involved in our community. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, bowling, grilling and following my favorite Minnesota sports teams (still waiting on that first Vikings’ Super Bowl trophy).
Brent Ackerman
Beat Cabin Fever With WinterFest XIV
Rochester WinterFest XIV is almost here! This annual event typically takes place during the first two weeks in February. This year's event runs January 28th through February 14th and features a wide variety of activities happening throughout the Rochester area...
2016 Frozen Goose Run-Walk For A Cure
The 14th annual Optimist Frozen Goose Run/Walk Event takes place Saturday, February 6th at the University Center-Rochester. Walk or run for a cure! Choose the 10K timed-run or 5K Fun Run or Walk with men's and women's 10K awards.
This Winterfest XIV event is fun for everyone and is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Rochester...
Winter Warmth Festival is January 16th
The Mayo Medical School invites you to the 9th Annual Winter Warmth Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, January 16th from 11am-3pm in the gymnasium of St. John’s in downtown Rochester. The Winter Warmth Festival is an annual event sponsored by Mayo Medical School students for families with children battling serious illnesses...
Twins Winter Caravan Coming to Rochester
The Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan is coming to Rochester, Tuesday January 26th at 6 p.m. at the Kahler Grand Hotel’s Heritage Hall (20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, on the subway level).
Scheduled to appear: Twins announcer Kris Atteberry, Twins President Dave St...
Use ‘Low-Salt’ Diet on Snow and Ice
The winter snow and ice has arrived so it is time once again to consider how you can keep your sidewalks and driveways safe while protecting our aquatic neighbors. Before you rush out to stock up on snow and ice control products, please consider a “low-salt diet” for the sake of the environment...
Local Bands Wanted for Riverside Concerts
Riverside Concerts is seeking local bands/musicians to play the Thursdays On First and 3rd Music Festival and the opening slots at the Down by the Riverside Free Summer Concert Series. All musical genres will be considered. Original material is encouraged
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‘What’s Left’ Suicide Exhibit Coming To Rochester
Suicide and mental illness are major health problems that affect everyone. The topic is often viewed as taboo, and family members left behind can feel stigmatized and unable to talk openly about their experience and grief.
'What's Left: Lives Touched by Suicide' is a multimedia exhibit to create a proactive community dialogue about suicide and mental illness with a goal of reducing the stigma surr
An Evening For Autism Awareness in Rochester
The RT Autism Foundation proudly presents: ‘Once In A Blue Moon: An Evening for Autism Awareness’. The gala is Saturday, January 16th at the Rochester International Event Center. It’s a celebration in the traditional blue of autism awareness and in the style of ‘old blue eyes’ himself, Frank Sinatra...
Red Kettles Bring In More Than $400,000
The Rochester Salvation Army reached this first step toward its overall 2015 Red Kettle/Christmas goal of $1.075 million. A preliminary count of all kettle gifts found $401,160 entrusted, so far, to the kettles during the 35-day local campaign...
The Clash National H.S. Wrestling Tourney Is This Weekend
32 teams from 15 states are finishing their training before The Clash National High School Wrestling Duals in Rochester, MN. These teams will be competing for the trophy in the nation’s premiere high school wrestling tournament, held in Rochester’s 44,000 square foot Regional Recreational Sports Center at the Rochester Community and Technical College on January 1st and 2nd...