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
A Little Bit Better is Back
It's been ten years since the "Litter Bit Better" campaign started in Rochester and we're still piling up the garbage.
If Untreated, Your Ash Tree Will Soon Be Gone
Hang on to your ash. The emerald ash borer has become prolific in this area. Expanding exponentially within the Rochester city limits.
Last year, according to Rochester City Forester Jeff Haberman, there may have been 12 to 15 known to be infected...
Delta Adding Another Rochester Flight
(Rochester, MN) -- Good news from the Rochester International Airport today. The airport sent word that Delta Airlines would be adding a second daily flight to Atlanta, beginning this July.
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.
Rochester Police Chief and Illegal Immigrants
Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson was on KROC AM this morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. He comes in every third Wednesday during the 8 o’clock hour on Rochester's Good Morning.
One of the callers this morning asked the Chief if Rochester was a “sanctuary city”...
What Impact Could Health Care Reform Have in Rochester?
Health Care, Obama Care, Trump Care, I don’t care what you call it, just bringing it up will create an often times heated discussion.
Help, I Can’t Sleep!! Any Suggestions?
I get a lot a lot of emails. About 200 per day, 90 percent of which I delete. The rest have something to do with the show or that I might want to look into down the road.
But, I received one the other day the really caught my eye. You see, this Friday is not only St...
Council ‘Levels the Playing Field’ for Cab Drivers
It's been a year since Uber, the ride-sharing business, first approached the Rochester City Council about starting up its business in Rochester. It's up and running now along with another ride-share company, Lyft.
A recent article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune revealed how these ride-sharing companies have hurt the traditional cab companies up in the metro...
A Team Effort Brings Down a Wanted Man in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -- It was a standoff of sorts in Rochester last night involving the Minnesota State Patrol, the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit and the Rochester Fire Department at the 75th Street bridge over the Zumbro River.
Oooooh My Aching Back!
So we made it through the last blizzard of the season (?). Around ten to twelve inches of wet snow with an icy crust on top. Fun.