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
What Question Would You Like to Ask Your Rep?
You have that opportunity Friday morning at 8:15 on Rochester's Good Morning. State Representative Duane Sauke is Rich's special guest, so if you have something on your mind, here's your chance!
You can email your question to rgm@kroc.com, repl...
Dancing for the Arts Take VI is This Saturday
Do you have your tickets yet for "Dancing for the Arts Take VI"? No?! Bad news for you then.
The April Sorensen Case Still Top of Mind at RPD
It's been ten years now since April Sorensen was found murdered in her northwest Rochester home. One of only two cold cases that remain unsolved for the Rochester Police Department.
Storm Spotter Training Next Week in Rochester
It's Severe Weather Awareness week in Minnesota. Do you know what to do when bad weather strikes? I mean, severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds or tornados?
Should Rochester Be in the Broadband Business?
For the last two years or so there's been a push by some for the city to offer municipal broadband to all residents, or at least provide the infrastructure.
20th Street Work Begins Monday in Southeast Rochester
If your daily commute runs through 20th Street in southeast Rochester, be aware it won't be open beginning Monday.
The Rochester Public Works department issued notice that 20th Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to the Meadow Park driveway will be closed...
This Week’s Tips from the Garden Show
It looks like another soggy week for the most part. Is it worth it to put down the crabgrass preventer? How about trimming perennials? Is it too early to plant my veggies?
Scott Moon from Sargent's on 2nd in Rochester offers some tips on what to do for your lawn and garden this week...
Major Commercial Building Fire Friday Night in Northwest Rochester
(KROC AM News) -- The Rochester Fire Department spent most of the night and early Saturday morning hours combating a serious commercial building fire at Werkstatt European Auto Service in northwest Rochester.
According to a report issued by the Rochester Fire Department, the 9-1-1 call center started receiving calls shortly before 11 o’clock Friday night regarding the smell of something burning
There’s Been Gators in Rochester Before!
There was a reported sighting of an alligator or crocodile at Cascade Lake in Rochester the other day.
Spaniol Stepping Down From Lourdes Hockey
There's a varsity boys hockey coaching opportunity in Rochester. Lourdes High School announced yesterday that Josh Spaniol is stepping down.
Spaniol has been with the boys varsity hockey team for the past 11 years, the last 8 as head coach...