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
Mystery Cave Announces Fall Tour Schedule
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to make the scenic drive to Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. Fall color typically peaks in early to mid-October, and cave tours will continue through Nov. 1st...
POW/MIA Recognition Day Is Friday At Soldier’s Field Veterans Memorial
The Minnesota POW/MIA Riders Association will be holding a Candlelight Vigil at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester at 7pm this Friday (September 18th) in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day.
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year...
Rochester Tops ‘Best Place To Live’ List
Over the past two decades Rochester has been near the top of many "best places to live in America" lists. Now it can add one more to the list. Livability.com just named Rochester the #1 city on its list of "Top 100 Best Places to Live for 2016"...
Irish Fest This Weekend In Rochester
Come celebrate the 5th annual Irish Fest this weekend in downtown Rochester. After being held at the Olmsted History Center last year, the event returns to the Peace Plaza this Friday and Saturday (Sept 4th and 5th).
This family and community enriching experience into the history and culture of Irish heritage is FREE and open to the public...
Senator Amy Klobuchar Coming To Rochester For Book Signing
Senator Amy Klobuchar will be autographing copies of her new book The Senator Next Door: A Memoir From the Heartland at the Barnes & Noble Apache Mall on Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm. The public is invited. No reservations are required.
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Short Film Festival Is This Saturday In Rochester
Attention film buffs…there’s a new, cool event in Rochester this Saturday. The Apex Short Film & Music Video Festival takes place at C4’s Creative Salon (324 1st Ave SW) in Rochester. Doors open at 1pm and the event runs until about 10pm. A ...
Enjoy Rochester Greek Fest This Weekend
You don't have to be Greek in order to enjoy Greek Fest. Rochester Greek Fest is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center Street in Rochester (next to old Lourdes High School). This is an authentic celebration of Greek Heritage featuring:
Authentic Greek food
Hellenic music
Greek Dancers
Greek Orthodox Church tours
Locally baked Greek pastries
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Tornadoes That Helped Create Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic likely wouldn't be here today, had it not been for some devastating tornadoes that hit Rochester 132 years ago. The following information was provided by the National Weather Service.
During the late afternoon and evening of August 21, 1883, three significant tornadoes (two F3s and one F5) occurred in southeast Minnesota...
6th Annual ‘Local Heroes Days’ This Weekend
The 6th Annual 'Local Heroes Days' event takes place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 20-22) at Universal Marine & RV in Rochester. Its purpose is to honor and recognize the 'local heroes' in our community who serve us every day.
Med City BBQ Is This Weekend
The 6th annual Med City BBQ takes place this Friday and Saturday (August 7-8) at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. This event is a major fundraiser for two important charities that help youth in the community, the Rochester Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Rochester Police Benevolent Association (RPBA)...
Lou Gehrig’s 1939 KROC Interview Getting National Attention
A 1939 interview on KROC-AM with New York Yankee legend Lou Gehrig is getting some interest this week from various national sources. A story and link to the KROC interview was posted on the Hard Ball Talk/NBC Sports website and on the CBS Sports Radio website in the past couple of days...
Mayor & Honkers To Host Skills Camp For Boys & Girls Club
On Monday (August 3rd), in support of the Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" initiative, Mayor Ardell Brede and the Rochester Honkers will host a Skills Camp with youth from the Boys & Girls Club at Mayo Field.
This event is part of the United States Conference of Mayors and their support for the "Play Ball" program. Th...
Gift Of Life 724 House Gets Gift And New Name
Gift of Life Transplant House, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing Mayo Clinic transplant patients high quality, affordable accommodations in a supportive home like environment, announces a leadership gift from the Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation...
Historic Chateau Theatre To Hold Encore Gala Event
A press conference was held this morning in front of the Historic Chateau Theatre on the Peace Plaza announcing an upcoming collaboration between the Rochester Civic Theatre and the City of Rochester. Mayor Ardell Brede and Rochester Civic Theatre Executive Director Gregory Stavrou spoke about an event called 'Encore Gala 2015' which take place at the Chateau on October 10th...