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
Does Killing the Ash Borer Hurt the Honey Bees?
We've all been concerned about the ash trees in the area and the infiltration of the emerald ash borer.
The city and area arborists are treating ash trees to keep the pesky insect from destroying them. The question is what chemical is being used...
What Are Your Thoughts on Crime in Rochester?
In lieu of a couple broad daylight shootings in town we'll talk about some crime numbers with Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson after the 8:30 a.m. news Wednesday on Rochester's Good Morning.
Six Area Students Get Swenson Memorial Fund Scholarships
There's going to be a short program at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial on May 31 at 6:00 p.m. to present six area students with $1,000 scholarships from the Corporal Curtis M. Swenson Memorial Fund.
Gopher Softball Team Heads to NCAA Tourney
The Big Ten Conference had six of its softball programs selected for postseason play on Sunday night, led by the second-ranked Minnesota Gophers, who are heading to the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, regional this weekend.
It's the 12th NCAA Tournament appearance and 5th in a row for the Big Ten champion Gophers...
Got a Good Fish Story? Call Monday Morning
Monday on Rochester's Good Morning we'll want to know how your fishing weekend went! Call in with the story of your big catch, or the lunker that got away. 507 282-1234
The Transition to the Foundation is a Natural for Woodford
Jennifer Woodford has been the Executive Director at the Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester for the past eight years, but she'll be leaving that post to assume a new position, president of the Rochester Area Foundation.
She was a guest on Rochester's Good Morning Friday with Rich Peterson and Kim David and talked about the two organizations that essentially go hand in hand
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The Book Bike to be Joined By the Art Cart This Summer
The Rochester Public Library is adding on to it's Book Bike this summer. It will be accompanied by the Art Cart.
Winona Vet on a Mission for Gold Star Families
Gold Star families who lost relatives in the Vietnam War, have often felt like the forgotten casualties of war; the stigma and controversy surrounding the war have prevented many of these families from even talking about it. Jim Crigler is on a mission to honor these families...
Remembering Olmsted County Deputy Jack Werner
There are two Memorial days coming up. The national Memorial Holiday honoring our war dead is May 29th and there's also the Law Enforcement Memorial Day on May 15th.
That is a day to remember and honor those officers who lost their lives in the line of duty...
Police Captain Calls Rochester Shootings ‘A New Reality’
There have been a couple high profile shootings in Rochester recently. High profile in that they both occurred around 1:00 in the afternoon in high traffic areas.
Fortunately no one was killed or injured and all but one of the suspects are in custody right now...
Healthy Eating on Rochester’s Good Morning Today
How's your health these days? Are you concerned about the foods your kids are or are not eating? On the Corner Pharmacist episode today, we're going to talk about eating healthy.
A Long Way to Go and a Short Time to Get There in St Paul
The countdown continues at the State Capitol and it looks like some of the omnibus bills will be put on the Governor's desk by the end of the week according to State Representative Nels Pierson.
In a conversation Monday morning on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David, Pierson talked about the process, fairly confident there would be no need for a special session...
Ride the Bus With Us to Target Field
Join KROC AM and ride Rochester City Lines to the Minnesota Twins game at Target Field on May 20th!
The Art of ‘Brain Hacking’ on RGM Monday
A few weeks back, 60 Minutes had a piece on how Silicon Valley is designing apps to hook you and I.