I was born in Worthington, MN, and grew up in Spring Valley, MN, where I graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1977 and later the Brown Institute Minneapolis. I've worked in Desoto, MO; Ottumwa, IA; North Platte, NE; Des Moines, IA; and Rochester, MN; Started KDHL June 1, 1987, where I serve as the News and Program Director. From 1997-99, I left news to join sales dept. and returned as the News Director in 1999, continued sales work. In 2002, I also became the Sports Director. Awards: Associated Press in NE in 1985 and 1986, best small market newscast and best documentary both years. Documentary on the 10th anniversary of the exit from Vietnam selected best documentary regardless of market size. In Faribault, News Network awards. 2001, MN Emergency Management Directors Outstanding Media Award. 2009 and 2011, the Region One athletic directors award. October 2014, Angelo Giuliani Award from MN High School Baseball Coaches Assn. 2013 President's Call To Service Award from Barack Obama. 2014, Book of Golden Deeds Award Faribault Exchange Club. 2017 Faribault Daily News Lifetime Achievement Award. Voice of the Carleton Knights since 2003.
Gordy Kosfeld
South Central College Open House June 28
POWER 96 Radio (95.9 FM) Faribault will broadcast from the Wednesday event between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with personality Pete Hanson at the microphone.
Rice County Commissioner Wants Plastic Bag Ban at Landfill
Commissioner Galen Malecha requested a special work session dealing with landfill issues in light of the recent landfill fire.
Father’s Day Pancake Event in Cannon Falls Awesome Again
Scores of classic fire trucks, tractors and passenger vehicles along with current Goodhue County Sheriff and National Guard vehicles were on display.
New Prague and East Ridge State Baseball Champions
Tanner Oakes, is the Head Coach for New Prague and Faribault Falcon graduate Don Plaisance is their long time assistant.
Fosston, Esko State Class A and AA Baseball Champions
Fosston won Class A, Esko Class 2A state high school baseball titles at CHS Field in St. Paul.
2023 KDHL Medallion Master Sleuth is a Dog
The Eroglu's received a prize package valued at approximately $500 including a pair of Twins tickets to a game each month June through September. $75 dollars cash was also awarded in recognition of the 75th anniversary of KDHL Radio.
KDHL Medallion Hunt Clue Three
You receive a prize package valued at approximately $500 which includes a pair of Minnesota Twins tickets each month through September. If you are not wearing a button you get $25 cash.
KDHL Medallion Hunt Clue Two
With the 75 year anniversary number on it, the KDHL Medallion is a collector's item.
KDHL Medallion Hunt Clue One
Here is the first clue in the KDHL Medallion Hunt during Heritage Days 2023 in Faribault
KDHL Medallion Hunt Rules 2023
KDHL 75th Anniversay Heritage Days Medallion Hunt is fun.