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
Teens Helping Their Community
Sometimes teenagers get a bad wrap. They're often stereotyped as immature, lazy and self-centered. But a lot of teens are giving, caring and passionate kids who really do want to make a difference in their community.
After an overnight snowfall, a group of teens in Centennial, Colorado decided to 'pay it forward' by getting up very early to shovel an entire neighborhood's driveways and sidewalks..
Bruce Springsteen Coming To Minnesota
The Boss is returning to Minnesota! Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band just released their 2016 The River Tour dates and it includes a stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on February 29th.
The announcement of the nine-week US tour coincides with today's release of "The Ties That Bind: The River Collection," a comprehensive look at the era of the 1980 "The River" al
‘A Christmas Carol Radio Show’ Performance
The Minnesota SkyVault Theatre Company presents a Christmas classic with a twist: performed as a radio broadcast. Come and hear (and see them performing "on air") all your favorite characters from Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and many more...
CANS Film Festival Is This Saturday
The Salvation Army and Wehrenberg Theatres invite you to take part in the annual CANS Film Festival this Saturday (Dec 5, 2015) from 10am to 5pm.
Guests who bring five canned food items (boxed, non-perishable also accepted) to the Galaxy 14 Cine & IMAX Theatre will receive free admission to any movie that day before 5pm. Gu...
Festival Of Trees Is This Weekend
There’s much more to the post-Thanksgiving weekend than football and Black Friday shopping.The 30th Annual “Festival of Trees” event takes place this weekend at the Mayo Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall and Lobby. This event is a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes
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Rochester’s ‘Robot Squad’ Wins Inspire Award
Rochester's 'Robot Squad' has done it again! This past Saturday (Nov 21st) at Kennedy High School in Bloomington MN, the Rochester FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team #7152, The Robot Squad won the highest judged award, the Inspire Award.
The Inspire Award is given to the team that truly embodies the challenge of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program...
Ring Bells And Make Change
The Rochester Salvation Army needs you TODAY! They need to schedule the equivalent of 400-500 hours per week, each week, between now and Christmas Eve and are asking for your help to fill the Red Kettles with ringing AND gifts! New INDOOR locations this year...
Annual Festival Of Trees Event Is Nov 27-30
Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas is right around the corner. One of the best ways to get into the ‘holiday spirit’ is to attend the annual “Festival Of Trees” event at the Mayo Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall. This year marks the 30th year of this popular community event which is a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes...
Register for 2016 Rochester Polar Plunge
Brrring it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. You can show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be ‘freezin’ for a reason’!
What Is A Veteran?
Today is Veteran's Day. It's a day to honor those who have served our country as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. My grandfather was a World War I vet and my father served in the Army between the Korean and Vietnam War.
This morning my youngest son asked me a simple question "What is a Veteran...