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 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foster Arends Park.
The contest is open to all youth age 15 years and under...
Enjoy Valentine’s 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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Mark Cuban’s Advice To Powerball Winner
By now most everyone is aware that tonight's Powerball jackpot is worth over $1.5 billion!!! And despite the overwhelming odds against winning (1 in 292 million chance), many Americans will shell out at least two bucks to buy a ticket in hopes of beating the odds and becoming an instant billionaire...
2016 Frozen Goose Run-Walk for a Cure
The 14th annual Optimist Frozen Goose Run/Walk Event takes place Saturday, February 6th at the University Center-Rochester. Walk or run for a cure! Choose the 10K timed-run or 5K Fun Run or Walk with men's and women's 10K awards.
This Winterfest XIV event is fun for everyone and is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Rochester...
Twins Winter Caravan Coming to Rochester
The Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan is coming to Rochester, Tuesday January 26th at 6 p.m. at the Kahler Grand Hotel’s Heritage Hall (20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, on the subway level).
Scheduled to appear: Twins announcer Kris Atteberry, Twins President Dave St...