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
Hearts and Diamonds Spectacular is This Saturday
The 13th Annual Hearts & Diamonds Spectacular is this Saturday (Feb 6) starting at 5:30pm at Somerby Golf Club in Byron. It’s a Rochester Winterfest event which benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester.
The Hearts & Diamonds Spectacular, benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, is an elegant night of dinner, diamonds, and dancing. The ev...
Ski By Candlelight This Friday Night
Celebrate Minnesota’s sparkling season and beautiful winter landscape with an evening skiing by candlelight and the glow of the moon. ‘Ski by Candlelight’ is a Rochester Winterfest event that benefits Quarry Hill Nature Center. The event is Friday (Feb 5) from 6 – 9pm at Quarry Hill Nature Center (701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester)...
Behold The Power Of Baconfest
Who doesn’t love bacon?
Behold the power of bacon as money is raised for the PTA at Sunset Terrace Elementary! Baconfest is Thursday (Feb 4) from 5:30 – 8:00pm at the Canadian Honker Events Apache (1517 16th St SW, Rochester). VIP admission is at 5:00pm...
Polar Plunge: Freezin for a Reason
Brrring it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. Come show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be “freezin’ for a reason’!”
It takes courage, bravery and a little bit of crazy to be a Polar Plunger...
Design This Year’s Rochesterfest Button
It’s time to show off your creativity and design this year’s Rochesterfest button. This year’s theme is “Fun for Everyone”. The winner will receive $500 and their design will be used for this year’s button plus all Rochesterfest advertising, including the brochure...
Rochester Affordable Place to Live
While it’s no longer a surprise when it happens, Rochester made another national top 10 list. This time Rochester has been named one of Livability.com’s 2016 '10 Best Affordable Places to Live'. The medical city was third on the list...
SnoBall Softball Tourney Is This Weekend
Softball in the snow? Ubetcha! The SnoBall XXXVIII Softball Tournament is this Saturday and Sunday (Jan 30-31). This Rochester Winterfest event is a benefit tournament to raise money for the Eagles Cancer Telethon.
Games will be held all day, both days beginning at 8am at McQuillan, Homestead, Slatterly and Bear Creek softball fields...
Salvation Army Exceeded 2015 Goal
The Rochester Salvation Army exceeded its annual Red Kettle/Christmas Campaign goal for a fourth consecutive year.
Channel One’s ‘Mile Of Mac & Cheese’
Channel One has a “lengthy” goal in mind – to collect a mile of Mac & Cheese! You can help with the ‘Mile of Mac & Cheese’ filling the shelves at Channel One Food Shelves event.
Channel One Regional Food Bank, along with Hy-Vee and Noodles & Company, will be hosting special collection events at all four Rochester Hy-Vee Stores and both Rochester Noodles & Company locations!
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Comedy Kicks Off Rochester Winterfest
Rochester Winterfest kicks off on Thursday (January 28) with ‘Warm Up in Winter with The Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe’.
The Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe creates instant comedy based on ideas you call out from the audience. If you like the hit TV show Whose Line is it Anyway...