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
Rochester Council President Regrets His Vote on 18th Avenue
Rochester City Council President Randy Staver came clean with an admission during his appearance on Rochester's Good Morning Tuesday.
He said it's rare when you go home from a meeting questioning your vote over an issue, but it happened after Monday night's meeting when contemplating the 18th Avenue road project, which he voted for but now has second thoughts...
Rochester Council Likes the New Transit Plan
The Rochester City Council appears to be ready to go ahead with the Transit report presented to them at the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday afternoon.
Based on that, plus feedback they've been hearing from the community, a plan would be put in place that will expand routes on Saturday and provide Sunday service as well, according to City Council President Randy Staver, who revealed some deta
A 200-Year-Old Book Gives Insight to Fort Snelling Life
The Minnesota Historical Society was the recipient of a nice addition recently, a 200-year-old book that dates to 1826-1827, providing some interesting insight into the early history of Minnesota.
BBB – ‘Watch Out for Waterford Management’
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota has issued a nationwide alert regarding Waterford Management. According to the release issued today, it's an online entity that is defrauding janitorial supply businesses across the country and it claims to be based in Minneapolis.
Rochester Art Center Expects to Balance Budget
It's been an interesting week at the Rochester Art Center. The results of an internal audit became public in a Minnesota Public Radio news story on Tuesday.
It revealed a loss of just over 279-thousand dollars for fiscal year 2015. The words "troubled", "dire straits" and "dismal" were used in the stories...
The Moon is Out This Saturday on KROC AM
There's your full moon, half moon, crescent moon...and Scott Moon. We have the Scott Moon from Sargent's on 2nd!
Honkers Add Two More Locals to the Roster
The Rochester Honkers Northwoods League baseball season will be getting going soon. End of May!
Shaking Hands With Hope
Interesting call from a listener this morning while chatting with the Sports Expert, George Rownd at 6:45. We always give listeners a chance to stump the sports expert and if they do, they win a Subway sandwich certificate.
More Athletic Cuts at North Dakota
North Dakota's economy is suffering, especially out west in oil country. The once booming oil-producing area has really been hurt by low oil prices.
There’s Help for Veterans in the Rochester Area Thursday
If you are a military veteran, or know of one that's having some difficulties getting along, whether it's legal issues, housing, debt collectors, or other issues, there is help.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is putting on a free drop-in legal clinic specifically for veterans...
Why Do We Need Another Sales Tax? The Commish Explains…
Olmsted County will be raising its sales tax by a quarter-cent this summer. The money raised will be 100% dedicated to transportation projects, of which there are many.
Olmsted County Commissioner Ken Brown explained the need for the revenue Tuesday morning on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David...
An Update on Rochester’s DMC Plans
As many of you have heard, the Destination Medical Center board announced at its meeting last week that it had met and surpassed the 200-million dollar private investment threshold.
It's a number set by the state legislature back when the DMC plan was given the go ahead a couple years ago...
Adaptive Bike Demo Day Is Tuesday at Graham Arena
Pardon the short notice, but we just received the information. There's a demonstration of adaptive bikes and equipment Tuesday night, (March 28) from 5-7 p.m. at Graham Arena.
A Little Bit Better is Back
It's been ten years since the "Litter Bit Better" campaign started in Rochester and we're still piling up the garbage.