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
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.
August 16, 1977: The Day The Music Died
It was 38 years ago that the King of Rock-n-Roll passed away. Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. While his death shocked the world, the cause of Presley’s death has been debated for years. Some say it was due to excessive drug use, others claim he had an enlarged heart...
Mini Library Celebration at Peace Plaza on Tuesday
On Tuesday (August 4th), Leadership Greater Rochester’s Class of 2015 will celebrate the completion of the Rochester Mini Library Program, their community impact project coordinated through the leadership development program by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce...
Take The Summer Swim Safety Quiz
Swimming is still the most popular summer activitiy and since there is still at least a month of summer left, why not brush up on your water safety tips. Sadly we still hear about far too many drownings during the summer months and most of them are very preventable...
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...
Easy Way to Help the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is very clear. They want to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring community members.
Every child deserves the opportunity to be successful and the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester helps build brighter lives for kids and a better community for all of us
Now You Can Get Math-On-A-Stick At MN State Fair
Among the new attractions at this year's Minnesota State Fair...Math on a Stick. It seems people at the Great Minnesota Get-Together are known for putting just about any kind of food on a stick, so why not put something else, like say "math" on a stick...
How To Make Your Own Minion
The Minions are taking over the world. It was the 'Minions' movie that finally knocked 'Jurassic World' from the top of the box office last weekend. Walk into any store and you're bombarded with Minion merchandise from shirts to lunch boxes to toys...
The ‘Cruise’ Ride Benefits Ronald McDonald House
Motorcycle riders from throughout southern Minnesota will be participating in the 15th annual The “Cruise” motorcycle benefit ride for the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester this Sunday (July 26th).
To date, over 14,000 riders and sponsors have donated their time and money to the Ronald McDonald House, touching the lives of nearly 17,000 families who call the House their home-away-from-home while
Meet the World’s Tallest Cow
Many people seem to be so excited that it's 'Shark Week' on the Discovery Channel. But what about the other 51 weeks of the year? Couldn't they devote some time to some other creatures...such as cows?