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
The Olmsted County Detention Center Has Some Issues
The County Adult Detention Center was among the topics talked about during the Sheriff's visit on Wednesday on KROC AM. He mentioned that retiring Olmsted County Administrator Richard Devlin would like to lay down a path to successfully deal with the prisoner population before he leaves his post next fall...
Two Area Crashes, Three Injured Saturday
There were a couple of vehicle wrecks handled by the Minnesota State Patrol Saturday afternoon in southeastern Minnesota.
Rochester Apartment Fire Saturday
The Rochester Fire Department was called to a kitchen fire at a Rochester apartment complex located at 2015 41st Street Northwest Saturday afternoon around 4:20.
There were no injuries, but there was significant fire damage to the kitchen and smoke damage to the rest of the apartment according to the fire department release...
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.
Olmsted County Sales Tax Rising. Here’s Why…
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 KROC-AM...
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 Litter 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.
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.
Is Rochester a Sanctuary City for Illegal Immigrants?
Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson was on KROC AM this morning. One of the callers this morning asked the Chief if Rochester was a “sanctuary city.” The caller felt that there were quite a few likely illegal immigrants in town.
According to the Chief, it’s a confusing topic...
Council ‘Levels the Playing Field’ for Cab Drivers
It's been a year since Uber, the ride-sharing business, first approached the Rochester City Council about starting up its business in Rochester. It's up and running now along with another ride-share company, Lyft.
A recent article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune revealed how these ride-sharing companies have hurt the traditional cab companies up in the metro...