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
Faribault Lakers Roll into 4th of July Break
Faribault has a 12-7 record. They are off until Wednesday when they host Veseli at 7:30 p.m.
Cannon Valley Fair Fun is Here
The Cannon Valley Fair puts on the Grande Day Parade in Cannon Falls beginning 11:00 a.m. on July 4th.
North Morristown 4th Celebrating Since 1892
Delano has the oldest 4th of July Parade in Minnesota starting in 1857.
Roundabout Detour for Faribault Roundabout
Construction of the roundabout at Highway 13/County Road 28 and the section in front of Tri-City United Public Schools is expected to be completed in early September. weather permitting.
Area All-State Baseball Players Chosen
Class 2A Gold Standard Academic teams included Blooming Prairie. Silver Standard teams were Cannon Falls, Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Tri-City United.
Homelessness Growing in Rice County, Minnesota
Watson says beginning tomorrow, June 28, 2023 the waiting list for Section 8 housing will be opened for homelessness and supportive housing preferences. Rice County HRA will accept referrals from Northfield Community Action Center, Ruth’s House, Sarah’s House and Three Rivers Community Action.
Faribault Defeats Waconia in Battle of Lakers
Faribault is 9-7 now and goes to Elko for a 7:30 p.m. game Wednesday.
Montgomery Flys Away From Faribault
Montgomery is 5-4 with a game Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Webster. Faribault is now 8-7 and hosts Waconia at 2:00 p.m. Sunday.
Minnesota All-State Area Shooters
In the Open Division there was a three-way tie for the individual championship. United South Central's Zale Bushlack. Spring Lake Park's Mason Meyer, East Ridge Alex Krska all had perfect scores of 100.
Faribault Lakers Edge St. Patrick
Faribault improved to 8-6 and travels to Montgomery Friday while St. Patrick dropped to 7-6 and entertains Miesville Friday night at 7:30 p.m.