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
Do Cops Have Ticket Quotas?
Many Minnesotans are getting ready to head out of town over the Memorial Day weekend and the State Patrol is reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this weekend.
During his weekly "Ask the Trooper" address, Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol was asked about 'quotas'...
Art On The Avenue Is Saturday
Art on the Ave is an annual spring art fair showcasing local artisans and musicians in Slatterly Park. Art on the Ave is an initiative to promote the arts, encourage walkability and attract Rochester citizens to downtown neighborhoods...
Rochester’s Top 10 Tallest Buildings
Rochester's constantly changing skyline will soon have a new addition. The Rochester City Council recently approved the 24-story Broadway at Center development proposed by Titan Ventures. Construction on the $110 million mixed-use project is expected to begin soon...
John Adams ‘Butt Kickers’ Back Again
The “Butt Kickers” of John Adams Middle School are preparing for their 4th annual “Butt Kicking” event that will help make Rochester A Litter Butt Better! On Thursday, May 14th a group of “Butt Kickers!” will travel downtown, courtesy of Rochester Public Transportation, to pick up littered cigarette butts.
Brokaw Talks About Mayo On Dateline
Veteran journalist Tom Brokaw shares his cancer story tonight at 9pm on a special edition of NBC's Dateline called "Tom Brokaw: A Lucky Life Interrupted". That story includes his experience at Mayo Clinic in Rochester while undergoing for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.
Historic First Pitch Home Run For Twins Rookie
I can't imagine a bigger thrill than hitting a home run in your first Major League Baseball game. Except perhaps in your first Major League at bat. How about the very first pitch of your first at bat in your first game? That dream-come-true scenario happened at Target Field last night for Minnesota Twins rookie Eddie Rosario...
Rochesterfest Buttons Now On Sale
Rochesterfest is just over six weeks away, but the buttons officially went on sale this morning. As he's done in the past, Mayor Ardell Brede was on hand to buy the very first button of the year.
‘Texting Hat’ Solves Problem
Let me get this out of the way first. I'm not really much of a texter. I do it when I have to, but I prefer just talking to someone either on the phone or in-person. But I may be fighting a losing cause. People have become so addicted to looking down at their phones that it seems like the art of eye-contact is being lost.
What Mayo Civic Center Will Look Like
Construction in front of the Mayo Civic Center is now underway and it's going to take more than two years before the $84 million project is completed. Check out the video to see what the expanded Mayo Civic Center will look like when it opens in October 2017.
Winning Rochesterfest Button Design
Congratulations to Heather Tollers, winner of the 2015 Rochesterfest Button Design Contest. This year's theme is "A Walk in the Park" and Heather's design features Soldier's Field Park, the new site for this year's Rochesterfest.