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
Remembering Olmsted County Deputy Jack Werner
There are two Memorial days coming up. The national Memorial Holiday honoring our war dead is May 29th and there's also the Law Enforcement Memorial Day on May 15th.
Police Captain Calls Rochester Shootings ‘A New Reality’
There have been a couple high profile shootings in Rochester recently.
Big Day Coming Up for the Mayo Civic Center
If you haven't been to the Mayo Civic Center in awhile, like a LONG while because of the construction that's been going on you might be pleased at what you see.
Eastwood Trail to Chester Woods Is a Disappointment
We've had a few calls on Rochester's Good Morning regarding the new bike path that stretches east of Rochester from Eastwood Park to Chester Woods Park.
The Next Step for Destination Medical Center
There's another DMC Corporation board meeting from 9:30 to noon at the Mayo Civic Center, suite 111.
Question: ‘Who Determines What Child Abuse is?’
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. An attempt to not only publicize the issue but also to let others know they are not alone in their suffering.
It's been prevalent in our society forever and it hasn't seemed to slow down at all despite the good efforts of many...
Woodford to Head Up Rochester Area Foundation
In a news release issued on Monday, the Rochester Area Foundation announced that long time Executive Director of the Channel One Regional Food Bank has been hired on as President of the Rochester Area Foundation. She will succeed Karel Weigel, the current Interim President, on June 26...
Rochester Lourdes Drumline Places in World Championships
The Rochester Lourdes Drumline had a very successful weekend at the WGI Drumline World Championships held this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio.
The local musicians earned a 15th place finish!
That's an excellent place to finish, considering the division in which they competed, Independent A division, included many competing bands with college-aged drummers...
Another Health Care Ranking, How Does Minnesota Rate?
The website Wallethub.com has taken over the survey/ranking business with a new result every other week.
Social Media, Cellphone Videos and Rochester Police
There have been some high profile crimes that have shown up on social media venues such as Facebook and Instagram over the past year or so.