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
A Team Effort Brings Down a Wanted Man in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -- It was a standoff of sorts in Rochester last night involving the Minnesota State Patrol, the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit and the Rochester Fire Department at the 75th Street bridge over the Zumbro River.
Oooooh My Aching Back!
So we made it through the last blizzard of the season (?). Around ten to twelve inches of wet snow with an icy crust on top. Fun.
It was probably just another day in paradise for those of you with a massive honker of a snow blower. For the rest of us with the cheaper, smaller types that had no chance in snow like this, we resorted to shoveling.
We’re stilling feeling it today.
So, out of cu
A New Hire for Rochester Downtown Alliance
ROCHESTER, MN --The Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) announced today they've hired Cassandra Linkenmeyer to join the team.
She's been the Youth and Family Program Coordinator at the Rochester Family Y. Linkenmeyer will serve as the RDA’s Community Engagement Manager...
Seven Injured in Six Car Crash South of Owatonna
.Geneva, MN (KROC AM News) - A six-vehicle, chain reaction crash occurred Saturday morning on an icy stretch of Interstate 35 near Geneva Township, south of Owatonna in Steele County.
How Does Olmsted County Handle Illegal Immigrants?
One of the many hot button issues surrounding the Trump administration is his tough stance on illegal immigration. Protests have popped up all over the country, including right here in Rochester.
With the reported enhanced rules coming down, we've started to hear stories about "roundups" of illegal immigrants in some cities...
Come On In, the Water’s Fine!
The Rochester Polar Plunge is this Saturday at Foster Arends and it's not too late to register. In fact, you can do it right up until we start at 1:30 Saturday.
The web address is : plungemn.org
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson says the "Cool School" plunge has been a success so far, even though only one area school (with 40 jumpers...
It’s Hockey Day in Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN -- A full day on the ice as Minnesota celebrates "Hockey Day" in the state of hockey. The Minnesota Wild cap off the day with a game at 8 p-m against the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy Center.
Did You Witness the Crash on 52 in Rochester Friday?
Rochester, MN (KROC AM) -- Authorities are looking for the driver of a semi truck involved in an injury crash shortly after 2:30 in Rochester Friday afternoon.
Something New at This Year’s Polar Plunge
This year's Polar Plunge for Special Olympics is coming up on February 11 at Foster Arends Lake. For those of you who don't know, it's an opportunity for you to jump into the water while raising money to help support Special Olympics. Tracy McCray and I have been the emcees for this event since...
P.J. Fleck Announced as New Gopher Head Football Coach
(Gophersports.com) -- University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced today that P.J. (Philip John) Fleck has been named head football coach at the University of Minnesota. The University and Fleck have agreed to a five-year term...