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
Easy Way to Help the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is very clear. They want to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring community members.
Every child deserves the opportunity to be successful and the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester helps build brighter lives for kids and a better community for all of us
How To Make Your Own Minion
The Minions are taking over the world. It was the 'Minions' movie that finally knocked 'Jurassic World' from the top of the box office last weekend. Walk into any store and you're bombarded with Minion merchandise from shirts to lunch boxes to toys...
Jay Leno Coming To Rochester
Legendary former late night talk show host and stand-up comedian Jay Leno is coming to Rochester in September. Leno will perform at the Mayo Civic Center on Friday, September 25th at 8pm.
Leno hosted NBC's Tonight Show from 1992 to 2014...
See The Hunts At Thursdays On First
At Thursdays On First & Third this week, you'll have the opportunity to see an up-and-coming indie/folk family band called The Hunts. They'll be performing at 5pm this Thursday on the Bremer Bank First Avenue Stage.
This talented group of siblings from Chesapeake, Virginia range in age from 17 to 25. Th...
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...
Volunteer With Running Start For School
The goal of United Way's Running Start for School is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies to students most in need. In these tough economic times, many families that live in Olmsted County struggle to purchase school supplies for their children...
Use Caution In Work Zones During July 4th Holiday Travel
If you plan to get away for the July Fourth holiday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds you to use extra caution while traveling through highway work zones. MnDOT officials say that many projects will be shut down for the holiday, but there are still many work zones around the state that will affect travel...
How Will You Spend Your Leap Second?
Did you know that you get an extra second of time today? It's called a 'Leap Second' and it's something that's been done about 25 times since 1972 and will be done again today. So why do we have to add one second of time to the day today? Because the Earth's rotation is gradually slowing down and it's a way for scientists to account for it...
Twins Organist To Play At Honkers Game Friday
The Rochester Honkers are pleased to announce that Sue Nelson, the organist for the Minnesota Twins, will be playing at Mayo field during the Honkers game against Mankato on Friday, July 3rd. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6, and will also feature a Fireworks Extravaganza following the game...
RT Autism Golf Benefit Coming Up
The 13th Annual RT Autism Awareness Foundation’s Golf Benefit is Friday, July 17th at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester. With tremendous support from golfers, sponsors and donors, RTAAK can continue to Educate, Advocate and Unite!
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