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
Absolutely Best Halloween Costume Ever
This might be the greatest Halloween costume in the history of the universe. I know that statement might sound like hyperbole, but you have to admit, this guy would win just about any Halloween costume contest at any bar in the world.
It's a homemade costume that shows a 'doctor' giving the Heimlich maneuver to his 'patient'...
Groom’s Bad Prank Takes The Cake
Here's a little advice to would-be grooms out there. Your wedding day is absolutely the WORST day to ever pull a prank on your bride. She's probably put about 10,000 hours into planning the event and has likely been dreaming about this special day since she was a little girl...
Ronald McDonald House Cans For Kids Day Is Saturday (Oct 3)
This Saturday (October 3rd) is another “Cans For Kids” Collection Day at the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester. All proceeds raised from this recycling event will directly support families with ill children, who call the Ronald McDonald House a “home away from home” while seeking medical care at the Mayo Clinic...
The Sky Is No Limit For This Fundraiser
We've all heard the saying "the sky is the limit". But there is no limit for the amount of fun and awareness that will take place during this Sunday's skydiving event (October 4th) at Willow Creek Golf Course that benefits the RT Autism Awareness Foundation...
Fox Anchor Credits Leonardo DiCaprio for Mona Lisa
Leonardo DiCaprio is a very talented man. He's an actor, producer, environmentalist, and apparently a famous painter, as well. Shepard Smith of Fox News recently gave DiCaprio credit for painting the famed Mona Lisa. I'm not quite sure how he pulled that off since the painting has been around since the early 1500s...
Olmsted County Public Health Services Offering Flu Shots
It’s that time of year again. Time to consider getting a flu shot.
Projected Mini Chef Puts On A Tasty Show
When it comes to fine dining, great tasting food is the number one requirement. But ambiance and a unique atmosphere are also very important. Le Petit Chef features a new technology that has taken the dining experience to an entirely different level...
Comedy Show To Help Homeless Youth
The number of young people impacted by the instability and uncertainty of homelessness continues to rise. The good news is, youth can find places to help them work towards goals and get a strong foothold in adulthood.
One of those places is LINK, a youth support center in Rochester operated by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS)...
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"...