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
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...
35 Years Later – Remembering John Lennon
35 years ago tonight, like many Americans, I was watching ABC’s Monday Night Football. In 1980, Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell and Dandy Don Meredith were must-see TV. I don’t remember much about the actual game but I’ll never forget the announcement made by Howard Cosell near the end of it...
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..
CANS Film Festival A Big Success!
The 8th annual CANS Film Festival was a big success!
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
‘Jingle Bells’ Scanner-Style
I bet you've never heard "Jingle Bells" quite like this.
Edeka is Germany's largest supermarket chain and they recently surprised their shoppers with a cool version of the Christmas classic by just using cash register checkout scanners.
The result is pretty awesome...
‘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...
Donate To Christmas Anonymous This Week
Christmas Anonymous is a local organization that’s been serving the Rochester area for over 50 years. It is a 100% volunteer group, whose sole mission is to help families and people in need in Olmsted County have a wonderful Christmas...
RPL’s Book Bike Wins Innovation Award
Rochester Public Library’s BookBike is being recognized as one of Minnesota’s most innovative projects. Each year, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs recognizes cities, counties and schools for redesigning how they do business through new initiatives and projects...
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...