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
Has There Been a Rougher Beginning for a President?
We jumped in to politics this morning on Rochester's Good Morning with special guest Chad Israelson. Chad has been a history professor at RCTC for the past 20 years, so we thought it good to get an historical perspective on the current administration...
Can You Stump the Sports Expert?
Most every weekday on Rochester's Good Morning Rich Peterson talks with the "sports expert", George Rownd. George brings a unique look into the day to day Minnesota sports scene, not just a typical "review" of the games.
U.S. Healthcare Future Remains Uncertain
The President's administration is asking for a 90 day delay before making a decision on whether to fight a court decision that could undo a section of the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reduction or drop its appeal, according to an article on The Hill...
Our Court System is Not Set Up for Victims
Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem was a guest Wednesday on Rochester's Good Morning with Rich Peterson and Kim David.
One of the questions posed today was concerning victims of "major" or "minor" crimes. The accused gets an attorney and all the constitutional rights while the victim sits by him or herself and watches it play out in the court room...
17 New Projects in the Pipeline for D.M.C.
The Sunday StarTribune newspaper had a feature article on the Destination Medical Center project in Rochester claiming there are cranes and construction everywhere!
It may have been a slight exaggeration, but there certainly is progress being made...
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...
Who’s the Biggest Minnesota Sports Choker of All-Time?
Rolling Stone Magazine had an article naming who it thought were the "10 biggest chokers in sports history."
A Legislative Recap Will (or May) Be Held June 1
It all depends on if the Minnesota State Legislature gets it's work done by then. The recap is put on annually by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Schnell is the Government Affairs Coordinator with the Chamber and appeared with Rich Peterson Monday on Rochester's Good Morning...
Did the State Legislators Make Enough Progress?
That's the question we'll put to the Minnesota News Network's Bill Werner, State Representative Greg Davids and Senator Carla Nelson Monday on Rochester's Good Morning.
Relay for Life is at John Marshall Saturday at 4 o’clock
Rochester John Marshall High School is the site for this Saturday's (5/20) Relay for Life fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Bring an umbrella and a jacket it could be wet and it will be cool.
This event not only raises money for the ACS, but it celebrates the many cancer survivors and honors those who have died due to this deadly disease...
There’s Money Available to Update Your Olmsted County Home
The Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority recently announced the Housing Rehabilitation Program. This is a program that will give financial assistance to qualifying low and moderate income homeowners helping them to maintain, repair homes that they may have difficulty affording.
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Update: Vessel Safety Check Move to Next Saturday
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting Vessel Safety Checks, but due to the cool, wet forecast it's been moved to next Saturday, May 27. It will still be near Wabasha at the Parkside Marina.
It's for all vessels, but they're encouraging all paddle craft, as well, including canoes and kayaks...
The Next Transportation Study Conversation is Coming Up
Most all of the downtown redesign and building for Destination Medical Center revolves around what eventually Rochester decides to do about downtown transportation.
You can have a voice in it later in May with the next "Integrated Transit Studies" conversation #2...
Chief, ‘Rochester is Still a Safe Place to Live’
Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson was on Rochester's Good Morning Wednesday talking about the crime rate in the city.
When asked about the two recent broad daylight shootings in densely populated areas of town, he said the force works diligently to get these people off the street and behind bars...