Rich Peterson

Rich Peterson

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.

Was Yanez in an Unavoidable Situation? Maybe Not
Was Yanez in an Unavoidable Situation? Maybe Not
Since the video was released earlier this week, showing the gripping traffic stop that turned deadly in a flash, there's been little change in opinion regarding the shooting of Philando Castille last summer. What the video didn't show was the movement of the victim, whether he was reaching for his gun or just showing officer Yanez where it was...
Seven Former and One Current Honker Drafted by MLB
Seven Former and One Current Honker Drafted by MLB
The major league baseball draft is an exciting time for some high school and college players.  A time to find out if the scouts they’ve been talking to are right or just being friendly.
Three Hospitalized in Three Car Crash in Chatfield
A three car crash on Highway 52 in Chatfield Saturday morning sent three people to St. Mary’s hospital with non life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The report states the crash occurred around 11 am when a car, driven by Linda Kay Scrabeck of Chatfield was attempting to make a left turn into a business off of 52 when the chain reaction wreck took place...
Davids Compares Governor Dayton’s Actions to Those of a Dictator
Minnesota State Representative Greg Davids called out Governor Dayton on KROC-AM in Rochester Wednesday morning, comparing his veto of funding for the legislature to a move one might expect to be made by a dictator. The Governor accused Republicans of forcing him to sign a tax relief bill, claiming they added a last-minute provision that would eliminate funding for the State Revenue Department if
Colorado Family Survives Crash Near Stewartville
A Colorado family was fortunate to survive a collision with a semi Saturday afternoon around 5 o’clock at the junction of Highway 30 and County road 1 just east of Stewartville. The truck was eastbound on 30 when the crash occurred.  According to the State Patrol the driver, Aiman Ali Alyahya (29)  and a female passenger Abrar Aljurbua (age 27) from Evans, Colorado were transported to St Mary’s ho
Motorcycle Fatal Friday Near Faribault
There have been two fatalities already on Minnesota roads to begin the long Memorial Day weekend. According to the Minnesota State Patrol a single car wreck in Sherburne County near Big Lake took the life of an individual who's pickup left the road and rolled Friday afternoon around 3:45...
Gopher Coaches Bring Excitement on Road Trip
Gopher Coaches Bring Excitement on Road Trip
(KROC AM) -- The 2017 Golden Gopher Road Trip, featuring several high profile head coaches, rolled into Byron yesterday afternoon at Somerby Golf and Country Club. Among the coaches speaking to the 360 Gopher fans in attendence were head basketball coach Richard Pitino, hockey coach Don Lucia,  new head football coach P...

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