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
Wagner Surpasses 1,500 Points, 9th Place All-Time
The Golden Gophers bounced back from a third-quarter Northwestern run to win their second home game in three days, 71-61. Minnesota (14-12, 5-8 Big Ten) built a 12-point halftime lead then held off the Wildcats for the victory.
My Pre-Season Twins Prognostication
It’s the best time of the year. Most of winter is in the rear view mirror and the phrase, “pitchers and catchers report to spring training" has been heard. Full work outs by this weekend, followed by the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues and the regular Major League Baseball season the first week of April.
Once again, KROC AM will carry all 162 regular season games along with some selected sprin
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!
It’s All About the Bass, ‘Bout the Bass No Walleye
The Bassmaster tournament is coming back to Mille Lacs. The 2016 tournament put Mille Lacs Lake in the spotlight: fishing pro after pro raving about hauling in multiple four-pound-plus small mouth bass, a rainbow extending down to the water and the crowds turning out in force to see a Minnesota man, Seth Feider win it.
Baseball is Testing a New Way to Limit Extra Innings
Extra Innings Would Start with a Runner on Second
How's this for thinking out of the "batters" box? In an effort to speed up the game, Major League Baseball is kicking around the idea of a new rule, where a runner would be automatically placed on second base during extra Innings.
Come On In, the Water’s Fine!
The Rochester Polar Plunge is this Saturday at Foster Arends and it's not too late to register. In fact, you can do it right up until we start at 1:30 Saturday.
The web address is : plungemn.org
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson says the "Cool School" plunge has been a success so far, even though only one area school (with 40 jumpers...
For Sale: Downtown Castle ‘As Is’
Rochester City Council President Randy Staver appeared in the KROC AM studio Tuesday morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David on Rochester's Good Morning.
The number one topic was the future of the now empty Armory building downtown. The city could decide to retain ownership, but it might be better to put it on the market with conditions...
Byron Native to Pitch For the Honkers
Rochester, Mn – The Rochester Honkers announced today that Byron, Minnesota native Ryan Thompson, a freshman pitcher at University of Illinois, will play for the Honkers this summer. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander was ranked the No. 52 freshman in the Big Ten during the preseason.
Why Does Minnesota Tax Social Security?
State Senator Dave Senjem was on KROC AM radio with Rich Peterson Monday morning with an update on the happenings at the state Capitol.
Among the topics covered were the long overdue Bonding bill left over from last session. He expects that to be completed and signed fairly soon...
Free Tax Help is Out There in Olmsted County
Once again the United Way of Olmsted County and AARP have joined forces to offer free tax help for area residents who need help.
There are four locations including 125 Live, Hawthorne Education Center, Salvation Army and the Stewartville Civic Center...
Not a Good Night for Wild or Wolves
Calgary, ALB -- Sean Monahan scored two power-play goals and Brian Elliott made 28 saves as Calgary bounced Minnesota 5-1.
Alex Chiasson, Deryk Engelland and Micheal Ferland also scored for the Flames, who won their second straight.
Jason Zucker replied for the Western Conference-leading Wild, who saw their franchise record road point streak end at 14 games...
Hundreds Show Up to See Cubs’ Series Trophy
Cubs fans are all over the country, especially when the team wins a World Series! Evidenced by the fact that over 700 fans showed up to get a look and take a pic with the trophy in Mason City Tuesday.
Rep Greg Davids Thinks They Can Work With Dayton’s Budget
State Representative Greg Davids, a Republican representing Fillmore County spoke with Rich Peterson Monday morning on Rochester's Good Morning with his take on the session so far in St. Paul.
One of the topics talked about was Governor Dayton's 45 billion dollar budget proposal...