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
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...
New Year’s Kissing Card Trick
Did you get your midnight kiss on New Year's Eve? If not, consider taking up magic. Watch how this magician used a card trick to 'earn' kisses in New York City's Times Square during New Year's Eve festivities.
I've watched the video a couple of times and still can't quite figure out how he pulled off the trick...
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...
Annual Christmas Bird Count Is This Friday
The 20th Annual Whitewater River Valley Christmas Bird Count will take place this Friday, (January 1st). Participants will explore the area’s winter wonderland on foot for short walks and/or by car as they document wintering birds. Anyone with an interest in birds, regardless of birding experience, is invited to participate...
‘You Make More Possible’ Open House Event At YMCA
The doors are open to the community for a behind the scenes look at the Rochester Area Family YMCA during the “You Make More Possible” Open House event on Tuesday, December 29th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm.
During this event they will be celebrating and showcasing the programs and overall structure of what the Y is all about in Rochester and what has been possible in 2015 as a result of people sharing th
Benedict House Construction Completed
Madonna Living Community announced the completion of construction on the Benedict House. This newly constructed building stands on Madonna Towers’ campus in northwest Rochester, serving residents with dementia requiring additional supervision and care in a safe environment...
Austin Packers Win on Miracle Shot
Is this the greatest game-winning basketball shot ever? It would be hard to find one that tops this.
On Tuesday night, the Austin Packers were down by two to Northfield 56-54 with just two seconds left in the game. With the clock stopped, a Northfield player was at the free throw line and missed the shot...