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
Three Hospitalized in Three Car Crash in Chatfield
A three car crash on Highway 52 in Chatfield Saturday morning sent three people to St. Mary’s hospital with non life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
No ‘Lunch Shaming’ at Rochester Schools
There are reports around the country that the new trend at some schools is something called "Lunch Shaming"; and it's becoming more prevalent.
Davids Compares Governor Dayton’s Actions to Those of a Dictator
Minnesota State Representative Greg Davids called out Governor Dayton on KROC-AM in Rochester Wednesday morning, comparing his veto of funding for the legislature to a move one might expect to be made by a dictator.
Get Ready for Honkers Baseball!
The 2017 Rochester Honkers baseball season is set to begin Tuesday night at Mayo Field in Rochester.
Colorado Family Survives Crash Near Stewartville
A Colorado family was fortunate to survive a collision with a semi Saturday afternoon around 5 o’clock at the junction of Highway 30 and County road 1 just east of Stewartville.
Motorcycle Fatal Friday Near Faribault
There have been two fatalities already on Minnesota roads to begin the long Memorial Day weekend.
There’s Money Available to Update Your Olmsted County Home
The Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority recently announced the Housing Rehabilitation Program. This is a program that will give financial assistance to qualifying low and moderate income homeowners helping them to maintain, repair homes that they may have difficulty affording.
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Update: Vessel Safety Check Move to Next Saturday
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting Vessel Safety Checks, but due to the cool, wet forecast it's been moved to next Saturday, May 27. It will still be near Wabasha at the Parkside Marina.
It's for all vessels, but they're encouraging all paddle craft, as well, including canoes and kayaks...
Six Area Students Get Swenson Memorial Fund Scholarships
There's going to be a short program at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial on May 31 at 6:00 p.m. to present six area students with $1,000 scholarships from the Corporal Curtis M. Swenson Memorial Fund.
The Book Bike to be Joined By the Art Cart This Summer
The Rochester Public Library is adding on to it's Book Bike this summer. It will be accompanied by the Art Cart.