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
Irish Fest This Weekend In Rochester
Come celebrate the 5th annual Irish Fest this weekend in downtown Rochester. After being held at the Olmsted History Center last year, the event returns to the Peace Plaza this Friday and Saturday (Sept 4th and 5th).
This family and community enriching experience into the history and culture of Irish heritage is FREE and open to the public...
Saturday Music and a Movie at Slatterly Park
The annual Saturday Music and a Movie in Slatterly Park event is this Saturday (August 29th). The fun begins at 5pm at Slatterly Park in southeast Rochester.
Short Film Festival Is This Saturday In Rochester
Attention film buffs…there’s a new, cool event in Rochester this Saturday. The Apex Short Film & Music Video Festival takes place at C4’s Creative Salon (324 1st Ave SW) in Rochester. Doors open at 1pm and the event runs until about 10pm. A ...
Giant Red Ball Blown Away in Toledo
Remember when the Giant Red Ball was in Rochester this past June? Many people posed for pictures with the ball during its week-long visit here.
Kurt Perschke's RedBall Project is a traveling public art project that has taken place all around the world...
Enjoy Rochester Greek Fest This Weekend
You don't have to be Greek in order to enjoy Greek Fest. Rochester Greek Fest is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center Street in Rochester (next to old Lourdes High School). This is an authentic celebration of Greek Heritage featuring:
Authentic Greek food
Hellenic music
Greek Dancers
Greek Orthodox Church tours
Locally baked Greek pastries
and
6th Annual ‘Local Heroes Days’ This Weekend
The 6th Annual 'Local Heroes Days' event takes place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 20-22) at Universal Marine & RV in Rochester. Its purpose is to honor and recognize the 'local heroes' in our community who serve us every day.
Mayor & Honkers To Host Skills Camp For Boys & Girls Club
On Monday (August 3rd), in support of the Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" initiative, Mayor Ardell Brede and the Rochester Honkers will host a Skills Camp with youth from the Boys & Girls Club at Mayo Field.
This event is part of the United States Conference of Mayors and their support for the "Play Ball" program. Th...
Gift Of Life 724 House Gets Gift And New Name
Gift of Life Transplant House, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing Mayo Clinic transplant patients high quality, affordable accommodations in a supportive home like environment, announces a leadership gift from the Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation...
Historic Chateau Theatre To Hold Encore Gala Event
A press conference was held this morning in front of the Historic Chateau Theatre on the Peace Plaza announcing an upcoming collaboration between the Rochester Civic Theatre and the City of Rochester. Mayor Ardell Brede and Rochester Civic Theatre Executive Director Gregory Stavrou spoke about an event called 'Encore Gala 2015' which take place at the Chateau on October 10th...
Mayor Brede Receives Excellence In Service Award
Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 23 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Duluth for his excellence in service to Greater Minnesota.
The Excellence in Service Award is given annually to a city leader who demonstrates knowledge, leadership and active participation in CGMC program areas over the past year...
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