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
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...
United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Thanksgiving is just a week away and then Christmas will be here before you know it. The United Way of Olmsted County has opportunities for you to volunteer your time during the holiday season. You could be a Secret Santa to people with traumatic brain injuries, take underprivileged kids on a shopping trip or be a tour guide for the Mayowood Christmas tours...
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’!
Do You Fear Friday The 13th?
Do you fear Friday the 13th? If so, this has not been a good year for you because there have been three of them (including today). Most years have either one or two months with a Friday that falls on the 13th. This year we had three because it also happened in consecutive months in February and March...
It’s ‘Give To The Max Day’ Today
You may have seen your in-box filled with emails today about ‘Give to the Max Day’. Many non-profit organizations are reminding people of this important 24-hour online fundraising campaign.
So what is ‘Give to the Max Day and how did it get started...
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...
RPU Warns Of Utility Scams
Rochester Public Utilities has heard from customers that scam calls are being made to some RPU customers. RPU staff has collected information regarding the scam from customers to share with all RPU customers and the Rochester community.
The Scam- The caller says that they are a representative from your utility company and that you are past due...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Kettles
The Rochester Salvation Army continues ringing the bells and offering Red Kettles, as it has for almost 120 years! The 2015 Red Kettle/Christmas Campaign is scheduling volunteer ringers right now, and a brief campaign kick-off event is scheduled for this Thursday (Nov 12), at Rochester’s newest Hy-Vee location (4221 West Circle Drive NW)...
Winning ‘A Litter Bit Better’ Poster Revealed
This year, 220 4th grade students from 15 schools in Rochester put their creative ideas about littering into entries for the Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! poster contest. This year’s Grand Prize Winner is Natalie Kottom, a student in Mr...