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
Rochester Affordable Place to Live
While it’s no longer a surprise when it happens, Rochester made another national top 10 list. This time Rochester has been named one of Livability.com’s 2016 '10 Best Affordable Places to Live'. The medical city was third on the list...
It’s Snow Crazy At Quarry Hill Nature Center
Get ready to experience snow like you never have before! ‘It’s Snow Crazy’ is a Rochester Winterfest event on Sunday January 31st from 1:30 to 3pm at Quarry Hill Nature Center 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester).
Bring your mittens, for a game of snow bowling...
‘Ice Skating On The Oval’ is Today
With temps expected in the mid to upper 30s, today is a perfect day for ‘Ice Skating on the Oval’. This Rochester Winterfest event is hosted by Rochester Parks & Recreation from 2 to 8pm at Soldiers Field Park. Cost is free.
Come on down to Soldiers Field Park for outdoor skating on the track oval. Th...
Hunter, Gordon Elected Into Twins Hall Of Fame
The Minnesota Twins added a couple new members to their Hall of Fame on Friday. The recently retired outfielder Torii Hunter and longtime broadcaster John Gordon were elected just before the start of TwinsFest.
Last year no one was elected...
SnoBall Softball Tourney Is This Weekend
Softball in the snow? Ubetcha! The SnoBall XXXVIII Softball Tournament is this Saturday and Sunday (Jan 30-31). This Rochester Winterfest event is a benefit tournament to raise money for the Eagles Cancer Telethon.
Games will be held all day, both days beginning at 8am at McQuillan, Homestead, Slatterly and Bear Creek softball fields...
Salvation Army Exceeded 2015 Goal
The Rochester Salvation Army exceeded its annual Red Kettle/Christmas Campaign goal for a fourth consecutive year.
Channel One’s ‘Mile Of Mac & Cheese’
Channel One has a “lengthy” goal in mind – to collect a mile of Mac & Cheese! You can help with the ‘Mile of Mac & Cheese’ filling the shelves at Channel One Food Shelves event.
Channel One Regional Food Bank, along with Hy-Vee and Noodles & Company, will be hosting special collection events at all four Rochester Hy-Vee Stores and both Rochester Noodles & Company locations!
On Janu
Comedy Kicks Off Rochester Winterfest
Rochester Winterfest kicks off on Thursday (January 28) with ‘Warm Up in Winter with The Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe’.
The Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe creates instant comedy based on ideas you call out from the audience. If you like the hit TV show Whose Line is it Anyway...
A ‘Fake An Emergency’ Proposal
I'm a creative person, but I don't think I would have had the guts to ever propose to someone by pretending that our plane was going to crash. I'm fairly certain that if I attempted that move (or something similar) when proposing to my wife, she likely would have smacked me and given my proposal a firm "NO WAY...
Harry Potter Celebration Returns To RPL
Wizards and witches are invited to mingle with muggles in February as the Rochester Public Library hosts the second annual Harry Potter Book Night.
RPL’s Teen Library Council (TLC) created the event last year, with great success. Teen Librarian Sarah Joynt says the event ties in with other Harry Potter celebrations around the world...