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
Elder Network Present Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Elder Network invites you to their most popular community fundraising event of the year. The Murder Mystery 'Sensational Speakeasy' takes place at the historic Plummer House in Rochester on Saturday October 24th and Saturday October 31st with performances at 6pm and 8:30pm...
New Rochesterfest Chair And Theme Announced
This past year, I had the honor of being the Rochesterfest Chairperson. It was an important year for the city’s annual festival as it transitioned to its new permanent home at Soldier’s Field Park. At a press conference this morning at the Government Center, Mayor Ardell Brede announced that Bob Nowicki will be the Rochesterfest Chair for 2016...
Cutest Video Ever: Daddy’s Home!
It seems that most viral videos contain one of two things...babies or animals. Ever wonder what happens when you put both in one video? (Mind-blown!)
I'm not sure who is more excited when this daddy comes home from a long day at work. Both baby and puppy go kind of nuts when daddy pulls into the driveway...
Open House Set For New Rochester Fire Station
The Rochester Fire Department is inviting the public to commemorate the grand opening of the City of Rochester’s new fire station #2 on Thursday October 15th, 2015. The open house will begin at 5pm with opening remarks by Fire Chief Greg Martin...
Rochester Public Library Dropping Dewey Decimal System For Youth Books
In an effort to help children find the information they need, the Rochester Public Library is dropping the Dewey Decimal System for part of their collection.
“Instead of Dewey, we will have a whole-language system called Book Map,” says Head of Youth Services, Heather Acerro...
Minnesota History Center Explores ‘Suburbia’
Over 50 years ago, the goal of many people in a large metropolitan areas was to move from the inner city and live in the suburbs. Did you know that in 1950, approximately 70 percent of people in the Twin Cities metro area lived in either Minneapolis or St...
Empty Bowls Event Helps Channel One
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Channel One Regional Food Bank is taking place at the Rochester Art Center today (October 8th) from 11am until 8pm. Attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread provided by top local restaurants and bakeries...
This Toddler Is a Genius!
It's too bad that YouTube wasn't around during the times of Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison or Sir Isaac Newton. It would be interesting to see if their genius was apparent when they were toddlers. You can add the baby in this video to the list of future geniuses...
Dancing Dad Caught On Tape
Be careful. You never know when there might be a hidden camera recording your every 'embarrassing' move...even in the privacy of your own home!
A mom set up a camera to record some candid moments of her kids to send to grandma. What she didn't expect to catch was her husband's candid moments. Thi...
Rake For The Sake Of Our Lakes
No matter how pretty, autumn’s falling leaves are not welcomed by their aquatic neighbors. If they fall or are raked onto the street, they will get washed into storm sewers and carried into our lakes and streams. As they decompose, phosphorus is released (the nutrient that turns our lakes and rivers green with algae) and oxygen is removed from the water...