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
Another Challenge for Rochester Law Enforcement
Law enforcement has many challenges. Most are obvious, but some are not. One of the difficulties they face is dealing with those who are mentally ill. Officers are getting, or at least will be getting, additional training in that area.
Another issue is language barriers...
How to Make the Rochester Area Even Better
Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy and believe it or not, it's easy to do.
There's a Happy Hour get-together at the Grand Rounds Brew Pub next Thursday (2/23) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm where you'll have an opportunity to find out how easy it is through the Rochester Area Foundation's "We Give 365" program...
Put This Polar Plunge in the Books!
Polar Plunge was a huge success! 1100+ jumpers on a VERY comfortable day!
It’s All About the Bass, ‘Bout the Bass No Walleye
The Bassmaster tournament is coming back to Mille Lacs. The 2016 tournament put Mille Lacs Lake in the spotlight: fishing pro after pro raving about hauling in multiple four-pound-plus small mouth bass, a rainbow extending down to the water and the crowds turning out in force to see a Minnesota man, Seth Feider win it.
Baseball is Testing a New Way to Limit Extra Innings
Extra Innings Would Start with a Runner on Second
How's this for thinking out of the "batters" box? In an effort to speed up the game, Major League Baseball is kicking around the idea of a new rule, where a runner would be automatically placed on second base during extra Innings.
Come On In, the Water’s Fine!
The Rochester Polar Plunge is this Saturday at Foster Arends and it's not too late to register. In fact, you can do it right up until we start at 1:30 Saturday.
The web address is : plungemn.org
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson says the "Cool School" plunge has been a success so far, even though only one area school (with 40 jumpers...
Why Does Minnesota Tax Social Security?
State Senator Dave Senjem was on KROC AM radio with Rich Peterson Monday morning with an update on the happenings at the state Capitol.
Among the topics covered were the long overdue Bonding bill left over from last session. He expects that to be completed and signed fairly soon...
Hundreds Show Up to See Cubs’ Series Trophy
Cubs fans are all over the country, especially when the team wins a World Series! Evidenced by the fact that over 700 fans showed up to get a look and take a pic with the trophy in Mason City Tuesday.
Greenway Offers Message of Family, Farm and Hard Work at Rochester Area Sports Banquet
There was a record turnout last night (Monday) at the 12th annual Rochester Area Sports Banquet at the Mayo Civic Center, hosted by the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission
Did You Witness the Crash on 52 in Rochester Friday?
Rochester, MN (KROC AM) -- Authorities are looking for the driver of a semi truck involved in an injury crash shortly after 2:30 in Rochester Friday afternoon.