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 New Hire for Rochester Downtown Alliance
ROCHESTER, MN --The Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) announced today they've hired Cassandra Linkenmeyer to join the team.
She's been the Youth and Family Program Coordinator at the Rochester Family Y. Linkenmeyer will serve as the RDA’s Community Engagement Manager...
Seven Injured in Six Car Crash South of Owatonna
.Geneva, MN (KROC AM News) - A six-vehicle, chain reaction crash occurred Saturday morning on an icy stretch of Interstate 35 near Geneva Township, south of Owatonna in Steele County.
Affordable Health Care Rally Saturday in Rochester
(KROC AM) - A local group called Stand UP Southeastern Minnesota is organizing a rally Saturday from 1:30 to 3 pm at Central Park in Rochester. The reason? Healthcare.
How Does Olmsted County Handle Illegal Immigrants?
One of the many hot button issues surrounding the Trump administration is his tough stance on illegal immigration. Protests have popped up all over the country, including right here in Rochester.
With the reported enhanced rules coming down, we've started to hear stories about "roundups" of illegal immigrants in some cities...
Irony at the Pipeline Protest
It's clean-up time now in North Dakota as law enforcement officials clear out the area that's been occupied for the past seven months by those who had protesting the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Bear Creek’s Wine Event Is Coming Up
A great fundraiser for one of the great non-profits in this area is coming up on March 3. It’s the Bear Creek Services “Wines of the World” event at the International Event Center, near the airport.
For those of you who are not aware of what Bear Creek Services in Rochester is all about, check out the Bear Creek Services website...
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.
Will Social Ice Have Ice? It Will Have Chad Greenway!
Two special attractions are expected for this weekend's Social Ice event in downtown Rochester.
Attraction #1: Balmy weather. With temperatures forecast to reach 50 or more this Friday and Saturday the many Ice sculptures may have a short life span...
Put This Polar Plunge in the Books!
Polar Plunge was a huge success! 1100+ jumpers on a VERY comfortable day!