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
Rice County Fair Ambassadors Crowned
At the conclusion of their service to the Rice County Fair each ambassador receives a scholarship to be used to continue their education.
I-35 Faribault Construction Zone Has Multiple Accidents
Faribault Fire Chief Dustin Dienst says about I-35 work, "Please slow down and pay attention to the road, especially around accidents and construction areas."
Habedank at Crossroad Church Lakeville Saturday
Christian music artist Joseph Habedank is a two-time GRAMMY® nominated, three-time GMA Dove Award winning, and five-time fan-voted Soloist of the Year.
Montgomery Mallards Quacked Up in Faribault
The Mallards play at Lonsdale Friday during Little League Night beginning 7"30 p.m. Then they go to Shakopee at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. The Lakers are at Webster Saturday and at Union Hill Sunday for 2:00 p.m. games.
Rice County Fair Ambassador Program is Saturday
The Rice County Fair Ambassador program is in it's fourth year.
Love After Life in Faribault
As the Sheriff stated the will specifies the money is to be used to purchase equipment.
Faribault Wins Waterville Loses in Jordan Tournament
The Bird Island Bullfrogs (14-3) defeated Cold Spring Springers (11-5) in come-from-behind fashion 9-7 for the Championship of the tournament.
Faribault Lakers Playing in Consolation Final
Bird Island upended Jordan 5-3 in a 10 inning thriller to set up the games tomorrow Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Jordan.
Faribault vs. Prior Lake Mudcats for Consolation Championship 11:00 a.m.
Waterville vs. Jordan in 3rd Place game 1:30 p.m.
Cold Spring vs. Bird Island Championship 4:00 p.m.
Bird Island Ends Faribault Winning Streak
The Lakers are now 13-8 and play at 12:15 p.m. this afternoon against Dodge County in the Elimination Bracket. Winner plays for Consolation title Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Faribault Lakers Clutch Hits Lead to Fifth Straight Win
Faribault participates in the Charlie Larca Memorial Tournament this weekend in Jordan. Lakers (13-7) open with perennial power Bird Island (11-3) at 8:00 p.m. Friday night.