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
35 Years Later – Remembering John Lennon
35 years ago tonight, like many Americans, I was watching ABC’s Monday Night Football. In 1980, Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell and Dandy Don Meredith were must-see TV. I don’t remember much about the actual game but I’ll never forget the announcement made by Howard Cosell near the end of it...
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.
37 Years Ago: Rochester’s Worst Flood Ever
It was 37 years ago (July 5th-6th 1978) that heavy thunderstorms moved through the Rochester area, dumping nearly 7 inches of rain in a period of less than 6 hours. That much rain in a short period of time caused the worst flood in Rochester's history...
New Silver Lake Interpretive Trail
I can't remember the last time I took a walk around Silver Lake, but I may have to put that on my agenda soon because of the new interpretive trail. Now people can learn about Silver Lake as they walk around it.
The Rochester Public Works Department announced today that the installation of the Silver Lake Stormwater Interpretive Trail is complete...
Whitewater’s ‘Take a Kid Fishing Day’
Have you ever taken a kid fishing? You'll have your chance on Saturday, June 13th as the 17th Annual 'Take a Kid Fishing Day' takes place at Whitewater State Park. This event is in conjunction with the Minnesota State Parks Open House and National Get Outdoors Day.
Mayo Clinic Helps Blind Man See Wife for First Time in a Decade
As we all know, amazing things are done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester every single day. Recently they helped a blind man see again.
Dying Player Fulfills Dream
Lauren Hill loves basketball and has always dreamed of playing college basketball. Last year she found out she has inoperable brain cancer.
New Glen Campbell Documentary Has Mayo Clinic Connection
Glen Campbell is a musical icon. I loved his music growing up... “Galveston”, “Wichita Lineman”, “Rhinestone Cowboy" were all favorites of mine. Glen continued to record and tour right up until recently. In 2011, Glen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease by doctors here at the Mayo Clinic...