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
Make it Two in a Row For the Wild
Toronto, Ontario (Learfield) -- Minnesota forward Eric Staal's second-period goal turned out to be the game-winner as the Wild edged the Maple Leafs last night in Toronto, 3-2.
Jason Zucker and Chris Stewart scored for Minnesota, while goalie Devan Dubnyk, who started his 300th NHL game, stopped 35-of-37 shots in net...
Wild Take Oilers 2-1 in Overtime
Edmonton, Alberta (Learfield) -- Minnesota captain Mikko Koivu scored a goal 3:11 into overtime to give the Wild a 2-1 win over the Oilers in Edmonton last night.
Charlie Coyle scored late in the first for Minnesota, which put the brakes on a three-game skid...
Two Dead in Crash Near Twin Cities Airport
Minneapolis,MN (KROC AM) -- Two are dead and three others seriously hurt in a crash near the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport around 8:30 Friday night.
According to the Minnesota State patrol, a 34-year-old Savage, Minnesota man was by himself, heading the wrong way on westbound highway 5 on the ramp to 494 when he struck a vehicle with five people inside head-on...
Vikings Let Another One Get Away
(Learfield) -- The Detroit Lions did it again to the Minnesota Vikings. A pair of fourth quarter field goals from Lions kicker Matt Prater pushed Detroit to a Thanksgiving Day win over Minnesota 16-13.
State High School Football Tournament Begins This Week
MSHSL Football State Tournament
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League’s football state tournament begins a three-week run to the Prep Bowl championships with quarterfinals in seven enrollment classes this week...
Three Injured in Highway 52 Wreck North of Chatfield
(KROC AM News) -- Three Whalan, Minnesota residents were injured in a crash Saturday around 2:15 p.m. on Highway 52 just north of Olmsted County Road 7 near Chatfield.
Rochester Teen Dies in Crash on Highway 52
(KROC AM News) -- The Minnesota State Patrol continues to investigate a crash that claimed the life of a Rochester teenager and seriously injured two others Friday afternoon north of Cannon Falls on Highway 52.
Fire Destroys Garage in Northwest Rochester Saturday
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -- Rochester firefighters responded to a garage fire Saturday afternooon at 6278 13th Ave northwest in Rochester.
Fiery High Speed Crash Saturday Night in Northeast Rochester
(KROC AM News) -- A fiery crash in northeast Rochester put three local residents in the hospital Saturday night.
Vikings Prevail in Final Pre-Season Tune Up
Minneapolis, MN (Learfield) -- The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up preseason play with a 27-25 win over the Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium.