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
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.
Gophers Fall to Badgers
MINNEAPOLIS (GopherSports.com) -- Vinni Lettieri scored a pair of goals including one in the opening minute, but it wasn't enough as the No. 4 Gopher Hockey program moved into a tie for first in the Big Ten with a 3-2 loss to No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday night at Mariucci Arena...
Twins Open Grapefruit League Play
(Fort Myers, FL) -- Righthander Kyle Gibson threw one-and-two-thirds scoreless innings and Byungho Park was 2-for-2 in the Grapefruit League opener for the Minnesota Twins -- a 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
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.
Hawks’ Toews too Much for Wild
(St. Paul, MN) - Chicago captain Jonathan Toews scored a hat trick and put up five points as the Blackhawks handed the Minnesota Wild a 5-3 loss on Tuesday night in St. Paul.
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...
The Streak Continues for the Wild
(St. Paul, MN) -- Erik Haula had a goal and an assist as the Wild skated to a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars last night at the Excel Energy Center.
Ryan Suter and Jared Spurgeon also lit the lamp for Minnesota, which has earned at least a point in seven straight games...
Wiggins Pops Another 40
Denver, CO -- Andrew Wiggins continued his torrid stretch with 40 points, his fourth 40-point game of the season, to lead Minnesota to a 112-99 win over the Denver Nuggets in Denver.
It Pays to Follow Your Shot, Gophers Win
Minneapolis, MN (Learfield) -- Akeem Springs followed his own missed 3-pointer with a putback flip from the baseline with 3 seconds left, lifting Minnesota to a 75-74 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night to hand the Hoosiers their fourth straight loss.
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.
There's a Happy Hour get-together at the Grand Rounds Brew Pub next Thursday (2/23) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm where you'll have an opportunity to find out how easy it is through the Rochester Area Foundation's "We Give 365" program...
Wild Couldn’t Even Find the ‘Five Hole’
Anaheim goaltender John Gibson was at his best last night at the Excel Energy Center, stopping all 37 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over Minnesota. It was his fourth shutout of the season.