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
Youth Ice Fishing Contest is Saturday
What could be more fun than taking kids ice fishing right here in Rochester? The Lion’s Club annual Youth Ice Fishing Contest is Saturday (Feb 13) from 9am to 1pm at Foster Arends Park.
The contest is open to all youth age 15 years and under...
Enjoy Valentines Candlelight Ski at Quarry Hill
Enjoy the sparkling winter landscape on a candlelit trail with the Valentine’s Candlelight Ski event, Friday (Feb 12) from 7 to 10pm at Quarry Hill Nature Center.
Bring your sweetheart or come with friends for an enjoyable evening in nature...
Okee Dokee Brothers Benefit Concert Tonight
The Grammy award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers perform live in concert tonight in Rochester! The concert takes place at 7pm tonight (Feb 11) at the John Marshall High School Auditorium (1510 14th St NW). Proceeds from the concert will fund a new playground for Jefferson Elementary and the surrounding community...
Remember Minnesota’s Super Bowl Halftime Show? Ugh!
The Super Bowl is such a big event these days, that people tend to talk about the commercials and the halftime show almost as much as the game itself.
Do you remember some of the past big halftime show performers? U2, Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Prince, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Madonna, Beyonce, Bruno Mars and of course the infamous 2004 show with Janet Jackson & Justin Timbe
Cardboard Sled Race Benefits Children’s Museum
Here’s a ‘super’ event on Super Sunday. The Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester’s Cardboard Sled Race takes place at the Rochester Golf & Country Club on February 7th. It’s another fun Rochester Winterfest event.
Contestants of all ages are invited to bring an already constructed sled to race and be judged. Re...
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...