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
Update: Fatal Car- Pedestrian Crash Friday Night
Rochester, MN (Rich Peterson KROC AM NEWS) -- A pedestrian was killed in Rochester Friday night. According to the Rochester Police Department report, it happened on Civic Center Drive around 9:30 p.m.
Rochester Drunk Driver Smashes Cars, Injures Policeman
Rochester,MN (KROC AM News) - A Rochester man was arrested Saturday night after smashing his car into some parked vehicles and injuring a police officer in the downtown.
Central Minnesota Man Sentenced for Trying to Hire Hit Man
St. Paul, MN (MNN) - Trying to hire a hit man to kill his former girlfriend's fiance earns a Minnesota man a five-year prison sentence.
An Assault and a Robbery in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A 27-year-old Rochester man was apparently assaulted early this Saturday morning at 1:20 after complaining to partiers outside a neighboring townhome about their noise.
Tainted Cucumbers Make 12 People Sick In Minnesota
St. Paul, MN (Minnesota News Network) -- The Minnesota Department of Health says it is working with federal and other state agencies in an investigation of salmonella tied to contaminated cucumbers.
Car Thief Nabbed Friday Night in Rochester
Rochester, MN (Rich Peterson/KROC AM News) -- Rochester Police apprehended a 23-year-old Rochester man who stole a vehicle around 9:30 p.m. last night from a driveway at a residence on the 600 block of 6th street southeast in Rochester.
DNR Plans Meetings on Northern Pike Issue
St. Paul, MN (MNN Sports) -- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials are planning community meetings to talk about how to improve northern pike fishing statewide.
Buckeye Liquor Employee Assaulted
Rochester, MN (Rich Peterson KROC AM News) -- Rochester police were called to Buckeye Liquor Saturday evening at 6:12 after an employee was assaulted by a customer.
Two Fire Calls for the Rochester Fire Department Saturday
(Rich Peterson/KROC AM news) -- Rochester firefighters were busy Saturday afternoon with a couple of alarms.
Vikings Summer Training Camp Opens Today
Mankato, MN (Learfield Sports) – The Vikings arrive in Mankato for training camp today, focused on improving last season’s 7-9 record.