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
If Untreated, Your Ash Tree Will Soon Be Gone
Hang on to your ash. The emerald ash borer has become prolific in this area. Expanding exponentially within the Rochester city limits.
Last year, according to Rochester City Forester Jeff Haberman, there may have been 12 to 15 known to be infected...
Boudreau: ‘We Looked Tired’
(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Wild jumped to a 1-0 lead over the Philadelphia Flyers last night when Zach Parise scored just two minutes into the game.
The Next Wave in Specialty Courts
It's a subject we've talked about in the past on Rochester's Good Morning. Law enforcement and the courts dealing with the mentally ill.
It's a difficult situation, because often the perpetrator has been off his or her meds. They're fine when taking them properly, but when they stop, behavior can gradually go south...
Delta Adding Another Rochester Flight
(Rochester, MN) -- Good news from the Rochester International Airport today. The airport sent word that Delta Airlines would be adding a second daily flight to Atlanta, beginning this July.
Tax Financing and Gun Clubs Among the Topics This Morning
It looks like the planned Miracle Mile redevelopment project is a go. However, the Rochester City Council declined a request for more Tax Increment Financing money, going instead with the $2.9-million instead of the $3.4-million the developer had asked for...
The Search is Over! Brady’s Jersey Found!
One of the great mysteries of the decade has been solved. Actually two mysteries, but the first one went unnoticed.
We’re talking about New England Patriot quarter back Tom Brady’s jerseys. Yes that’s right, more than one.
The NFL released a statement Monday that confirmed a joint investigation between the league, New England Patriot secuirity and the FBI has recovered that missing Jersey...
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Rochester Area Volunteers are Needed
We had the story a couple days ago about the "call for volunteers" and a lot have already done so by going to the website mnsuperbowl.com
According to Media Relations Director Kevin Smith of the Super Bowl Host Committee, the event is really a ten day deal and they're going to need more that 10,000 volunteers...
JM Rockets Take on Lakeville North Tonight
Two fantastic Section 1 finals last night at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.
Rochester Lourdes Comes Up Short at State
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Rochester Lourdes lost to Watertown-Mayer last night 71-58 in the quarterfinall round of the Minnesota State High School Girls basketballl tournament. The Eagles play Minnehaha Academy in the consolation round at 8 o'clock tonight.
Rochester Police Chief and Illegal Immigrants
Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson was on KROC AM this morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David. He comes in every third Wednesday during the 8 o’clock hour on Rochester's Good Morning.
One of the callers this morning asked the Chief if Rochester was a “sanctuary city”...
The Wild Fall Behind the Blackhawks
(Washington, DC) -- The Minnesota Wild's slump is continuing. Last night the Washington Capitols jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two periods and hung on to defeat the Wild 4-2. It's the third loss out of their last four games on this road trip.
What Impact Could Health Care Reform Have in Rochester?
Health Care, Obama Care, Trump Care, I don’t care what you call it, just bringing it up will create an often times heated discussion.
Help, I Can’t Sleep!! Any Suggestions?
I get a lot a lot of emails. About 200 per day, 90 percent of which I delete. The rest have something to do with the show or that I might want to look into down the road.
But, I received one the other day the really caught my eye. You see, this Friday is not only St...
A Rare Sight for Wild Fans, Two Losses in a Row!
(Tampa Bay, FL) -- For the second game in a row, the Minnesota Wild lost. That statement has only been made one other time this season. In early November.