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
Okee Dokee Brothers Benefit Concert Tonight
The Grammy award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers perform live in concert tonight in Rochester!
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...
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...
Design This Year’s Rochesterfest Button
It’s time to show off your creativity and design this year’s Rochesterfest button. This year’s theme is “Fun for Everyone”. The winner will receive $500 and their design will be used for this year’s button plus all Rochesterfest advertising, including the brochure...
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...
Hunter, Gordon Elected Into Twins Hall Of Fame
The Minnesota Twins added two new members to their Hall of Fame on Friday. Recently retired outfielder Torii Hunter and longtime broadcaster John Gordon were elected just before the start of TwinsFest.
Last year no one was elected. When a player retires, the Twins have imposed a two-year waiting period for eligibility into their team’s Hall of Fame...
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!
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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...
Beat Cabin Fever With WinterFest XIV
Rochester WinterFest XIV is almost here! This annual event typically takes place during the first two weeks in February. This year's event runs January 28th through February 14th and features a wide variety of activities happening throughout the Rochester area...
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...
Use ‘Low-Salt’ Diet on Snow and Ice
The winter snow and ice has arrived so it is time once again to consider how you can keep your sidewalks and driveways safe while protecting our aquatic neighbors. Before you rush out to stock up on snow and ice control products, please consider a “low-salt diet” for the sake of the environment...
Local Bands Wanted for Riverside Concerts
Riverside Concerts is seeking local bands/musicians to play the Thursdays On First and 3rd Music Festival and the opening slots at the Down by the Riverside Free Summer Concert Series. All musical genres will be considered. Original material is encouraged
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The Clash National H.S. Wrestling Tourney Is This Weekend
32 teams from 15 states are finishing their training before The Clash National High School Wrestling Duals in Rochester, MN. These teams will be competing for the trophy in the nation’s premiere high school wrestling tournament, held in Rochester’s 44,000 square foot Regional Recreational Sports Center at the Rochester Community and Technical College on January 1st and 2nd...
Red Kettles Bring In More Than $400,000
The Rochester Salvation Army reached this first step toward its overall 2015 Red Kettle/Christmas goal of $1.075 million. A preliminary count of all kettle gifts found $401,160 entrusted, so far, to the kettles during the 35-day local campaign...