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
Vanna’s Wardrobe Malfunction
Vanna White had a wardrobe malfunction the other night on 'Wheel of Fortune'. But unlike Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl many years ago, this one was completely G-rated.
See if you can spot the blooper.
If you missed it, her long blue dress actually snagged one of the prop gifts on the big board set and she gracefully dragged it along as she revealed the letters...
Fun Facts About Beer
How much do you know about beer and its history? Factslides.com put out a list called “Beer Facts: 14 Facts About Beer.” Here are a few of my favorites from their list:
*A Beer Wave of 388,000 gallons of beer flooded London in 1814 after a huge vat ruptured...
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Austin Packers Win on Miracle Shot
Is this the greatest game-winning basketball shot ever? It would be hard to find one that tops this.
On Tuesday night, the Austin Packers were down by two to Northfield 56-54 with just two seconds left in the game. With the clock stopped, a Northfield player was at the free throw line and missed the shot...
CANS Film Festival A Big Success!
The 8th annual CANS Film Festival was a big success!
Donate To Christmas Anonymous This Week
Christmas Anonymous is a local organization that’s been serving the Rochester area for over 50 years. It is a 100% volunteer group, whose sole mission is to help families and people in need in Olmsted County have a wonderful Christmas...
Annual Festival Of Trees Event Is Nov 27-30
Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas is right around the corner. One of the best ways to get into the ‘holiday spirit’ is to attend the annual “Festival Of Trees” event at the Mayo Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall. This year marks the 30th year of this popular community event which is a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes...
Register for 2016 Rochester Polar Plunge
Brrring it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. You can show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be ‘freezin’ for a reason’!
Do You Fear Friday the 13th?
Do you fear Friday the 13th? If so, this has not been a good year for you because there have been three of them (including today). Most years have either one or two months with a Friday that falls on the 13th. This year we had three because it also happened in consecutive months in February and March...
What Is a Veteran?
Today is Veterans Day. It's a day to honor those who have served our country as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. My grandfather was a World War I vet and my father served in the Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
This morning my youngest son asked me a simple question, "What is a veteran...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Kettles
The Rochester Salvation Army continues ringing the bells and offering Red Kettles, as it has for almost 120 years! The 2015 Red Kettle/Christmas Campaign is scheduling volunteer ringers right now, and a brief campaign kick-off event is scheduled for this Thursday (Nov 12), at Rochester’s newest Hy-Vee location (4221 West Circle Drive NW)...