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
Big Day Coming Up for the Mayo Civic Center
If you haven't been to the Mayo Civic Center in awhile, like a LONG while because of the construction that's been going on you might be pleased at what you see.
The official open house is next Thursday, May 4th from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. There will be guided tours to see what's been done, a scavenger hunt and many more added events to go along with it...
Gopher Coaches Road Trip Coming to Somerby
The annual Minnesota Gopher coaches road trip will be stopping in Byron again this year at the Somerby Golf and Country Club. It will be on Monday, May 22 at 4:30.
It's a great opportunity for Gopher fans to hear from and meet most all the Gopher coaches from the many sports teams at the U...
Eastwood Trail to Chester Woods Is a Disappointment
We've had a few calls on Rochester's Good Morning regarding the new bike path that stretches east of Rochester from Eastwood Park to Chester Woods Park.
The construction of the path which goes along the gun club road, was controlled by the DNR according to Olmsted County Commissioner Ken Brown...
Ex County Park Director Tom Ryan Will Stay in the Area
One last time with Olmsted County Parks Director Tom Ryan today on Rochester’s Good Morning. He has retired from his post which means he’ll no longer be a regular guest on every other Thursday like he has been for the past 16 years on the program.
Talking Twins and Once More With Tom Ryan on RGM
How much longer can the Twins put up with Kyle Gibson? The radio voice of the Twins, Cory Provus offers his thoughts at 8:15 on Thursday.
The Next Step for Destination Medical Center
There's another DMC Corporation board meeting on Thursday from 9:30 to noon at the Mayo Civic Center, suite 111. Expect some news on construction plans by the Mortenson Company among other things.
Patrick Seeb, the director of economic development and placemaking for DMC provided a bit of a preview on the meeting during his appearance with Rich Peterson on Rochester's Good Morning Tuesday...
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Question: ‘Who Determines What Child Abuse is?’
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. An attempt to not only publicize the issue but also to let others know they are not alone in their suffering.
It's been prevalent in our society forever and it hasn't seemed to slow down at all despite the good efforts of many...
Woodford to Head Up Rochester Area Foundation
In a news release issued on Monday, the Rochester Area Foundation announced that long time Executive Director of the Channel One Regional Food Bank has been hired on as President of the Rochester Area Foundation. She will succeed Karel Weigel, the current Interim President, on June 26...
Rochester Lourdes Drumline Places in World Championships
The Rochester Lourdes Drumline had a very successful weekend at the WGI Drumline World Championships held this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio.
The local musicians earned a 15th place finish!
That's an excellent place to finish, considering the division in which they competed, Independent A division, included many competing bands with college-aged drummers...
D.M.C. Update Tuesday on Rochester’s Good Morning
There's a Rochester Real Estate Development and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center coming up May 4 in Rochester. We'll have an update on the Summit, what will happen, who will speak and who can attend Tuesday morning at 7:45 on KROC AM...
Another Health Care Ranking, This Time We’re 10th
The website Wallethub.com has taken over the survey/ranking business with a new result every other week.
Any Good Movies Out There?
The "Fate of the Furious" was the top box office draw this weekend, pulling in around 38 million bucks.
Did you see it? Apparently, not many of you went to see "The Promise." It bombed. Cost 100 million dollars to make and pulled in four million nationally.
Social Media, Cellphone Videos and Rochester Police
There have been some high profile crimes that have shown up on social media venues such as Facebook and Instagram over the past year or so.
What Question Would You Like to Ask Your Rep?
You have that opportunity Friday morning at 8:15 on Rochester's Good Morning. State Representative Duane Sauke is Rich's special guest, so if you have something on your mind, here's your chance!
You can email your question to rgm@kroc.com, repl...