I began my radio career in North Platte, NE (KAHL) in July 1974. From there it was Burlington, CO (KNAB). Clinton, MO (KDKD), Omaha, NE (KFAB), Rochester in 1983-90, then Rapid City, SD (KKKMK & KKLS) for almost 9 years. In fall 1999, I came back and have been at KROC AM ever since! Thank you for listening! I graduated from Richfield High School ('71) and went to the University of Minnesota and Brown Institute in 1973. My wife Nancy and I have been married since 1979 and we have three great kids, Scott, Tim and Kaitlyn. Two awesome grandkids (Zoey and Jack) keep us hopping. I'm a huge Gopher fan and have been since I was old enough to know better in 1959. I love any pro team from Minnesota. I am the P.A. announcer for the Rochester Honkers, an occasional announcer for the local high schools, help out at Apollo Liquor, and do some "medical acting" at Mayo Clinic.
Rich Peterson
Two Area Crashes, Three Injured Saturday
There were a couple of vehicle wrecks handled by the Minnesota State Patrol Saturday afternoon in southeastern Minnesota.
Rochester Apartment Fire Saturday
The Rochester Fire Department was called to a kitchen fire at a Rochester apartment complex located at 2015 41st Street Northwest Saturday afternoon around 4:20.
There were no injuries, but there was significant fire damage to the kitchen and smoke damage to the rest of the apartment according to the fire department release...
Rochester Schools Await Funding Numbers From St. Paul
Rochester Public School Superintendent Michael Munoz was on KROC AM radio this Thursday morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David to talk about everything school-related.
In regards to funding from the State Capitol, Munoz said the district has already completed its budget for the next school year based on an expected 2 percent increase...
A 200-Year-Old Book Gives Insight to Fort Snelling Life
The Minnesota Historical Society was the recipient of a nice addition recently, a 200-year-old book that dates to 1826-1827, providing some interesting insight into the early history of Minnesota.
Honkers Add Two More Locals to the Roster
The Rochester Honkers Northwoods League baseball season will be getting going soon. End of May!
There’s Help for Veterans in the Rochester Area Thursday
If you are a military veteran, or know of one that's having some difficulties getting along, whether it's legal issues, housing, debt collectors, or other issues, there is help.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is putting on a free drop-in legal clinic specifically for veterans...
Adaptive Bike Demo Day Is Tuesday at Graham Arena
Pardon the short notice, but we just received the information. There's a demonstration of adaptive bikes and equipment Tuesday night, (March 28) from 5-7 p.m. at Graham Arena.
The Search is Over! Brady’s Jersey Found!
One of the great mysteries of the decade has been solved. Actually two mysteries, but the first one went unnoticed.
We’re talking about New England Patriot quarter back Tom Brady’s jerseys. Yes that’s right, more than one.
The NFL released a statement Monday that confirmed a joint investigation between the league, New England Patriot secuirity and the FBI has recovered that missing Jersey...
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JM Rockets Take on Lakeville North Tonight
Two fantastic Section 1 finals last night at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.
Rochester Lourdes Comes Up Short at State
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Rochester Lourdes lost to Watertown-Mayer last night 71-58 in the quarterfinall round of the Minnesota State High School Girls basketballl tournament. The Eagles play Minnehaha Academy in the consolation round at 8 o'clock tonight.