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
Gophers Fall Short Again
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Minnesota Gophers fell behind early and despite rallying, just couldn't get over the hump in a 78-72 loss at Ohio State.
It's the fourth straight loss for the Gophers. The Buckeyes shot 50-percent from the field and made 23 of 30 free throws, improving its record to 13-8, 3-5 in the Big Ten...
Full House, Great Game, Tough Loss
MINNEAPOLIS -- Things are looking up at Williams Arena these days. Attendance is up as is the quality of play. Too bad the Gophers couldn't pull it out. Wisconsin prevailed 78-76 in overtime.
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.
Wild Edge Coyotes
(St. Paul, MN) -- Nino Niederreiter scored twice on the power play, including the game-winner with 7:06 left, to propel Minnesota over Arizona 4-3.
Niederreiter added an assist, and Eric Staal and Chris Stewart also scored as the Wild won for the 18th time in 22 games...
Wolves Go to Towns and Win in LA
Los Angeles, CA -- Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 37 points with 12 rebounds and five assists to carry the Timberwolves to a 104-101 win over the Clippers at the STAPLES Center.
Minnesota outscored LA by 10 in the second half on its way to 15-and-28...
Wagner, Bell Lead in Win over Illinois
(Gophersports.com) -- Minnesota won its third straight matchup with Illinois, 78-50, at Williams Arena. The Golden Gophers (11-8, 2-4 Big Ten) outrebounded the Fighting Illini (8-11, 3-3 Big Ten) 50-32 and shot 55.6 percent in the second half.
Sherels Not Among Fleck’s Coaching Staff
Fleck Announces Hiring Of Nine Assistant Coaches, Four Football Staff Members
(Gophersports.com) -- University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck announced the hiring of nine assistant coaches and four staff members. The new staff hires will be official upon the conclusion of standard university procedures.
Devils Cool Off the Wild
SAINT PAUL, MN (Learfield) -- Beau Bennett, Kyle Palmieri and Adam Henrique
scored third-period goals as New Jersey overcame a pair of deficits
and cooled off red-hot Minnesota last night 4-3.
Wolves Win Streak Ends in Dallas
Dallas, TX (Learfield) -- The Mavericks had six players score in double figures in a 98-87 win over Minnesota as the Timberwolves three-game winning streak came to an end.
Dallas was led by Wesley Matthews' 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki's 17...
Minnesota Dominates Montreal
St. Paul, MN -- Devan Dubnyk made 20 saves and Nino Niederreiter scored twice as Minnesota routed Montreal 7-1.
Minnesota's got a goal and two assists from Eric Staal while Christian Folin, Jordan Schroeder, Jason Zucker and Ryan Suter also scored...