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
Minnesota Ranks 12th in People with Bachelor’s Degree
The percentage of Rice County Minnesota residents with a bachelors degree is 36.3% according to the US Census Bureau. Goodhue County 26.6%, Waseca 33.7%, Dakota 43.2%, LeSueur 23.8, Scott 42.3%, Dodge 28.2%.
Minnesota Resort Suffers Fire Damage
Preliminary investigation indicates an accidental fire.
Goodhue, Hayfield Among Top Girls Basketball Teams
Goodhue, Hayfield, Stewartville, Lakeville North and Lakeville South are just a few of the area teams mentioned.
MBBN Girls Basketball Rankings Include Four Big Nine Schools
Hayfield dropped to #10 in 1A.
Faribault Home Fire Causes Major Damage
In his News Release Dienst says, "The home suffered major fire, smoke and water damage. I am grateful the children in the home know what to do when they discovered the smoke. They alerted everyone inside which is why everyone escaped unharmed."
Minnesota Basketball News Top Girls Teams Update
Three Big Nine, three South Suburban teams in the rankings.
MBBN New Boys Class 1A and 2A Top Teams
Undefeated Lake City is #1 in Class 2A.
MBBN Top Boys Basketball Rankings
Section 1A and 1AAA look like they will be very competitive.
Fire Damages Faribault Garage
Fire Chief Dustin Dienst commented, “We are grateful that the occupants of the home escaped unharmed. These types of incidents are devastating at any time of the year, but even more so during the holiday season.”
MSHSL Saturday Prep Bowl Results
HIgh school football playoffs in Minnesota started in 1972 with 5 classes. MSHSL expanded to 6 classes in 1997 and 7 classes in 2012.
Faribault Winterfest is This Weekend
Saturday Winterfest is topped off with the parade. Fireworks are going off before Grand Marshal Laura Bock helps lead the parade followed by a street dance under heated tents with music from Fender Bender.
Minnesota Prep Bowl is Set
MSHSL Prep Bowl consists of the State Championship games for the seven classes of high school football in Minnesota.
Faribault Police K9 Nose Points to Fentanyl/Cash Seizure
The Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force assisted Faribault Police and is continuing to investigate this case.
Faribault Fire Chief Recommends No Brush Burning Following Shed Fire
The Fire Chief does not have the authority to order a burning ban. Only the Sheriff or the DNR can do make that designation.