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 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.
Who Let the Hogs Out in Southern Minnesota?
The USDA states, feral swine are the same species as domestic farmed pigs but are descendants of escaped or released pigs that then lived in the wild.
Faribault Pedestrian Seriously Injured Monday Evening
The pedestrian was identified as James Gerald Brandenburg, 59, of Faribault.
MnDOC Touts Hiring of Formerly Incarcerated
This week DEED will release a Request for Proposals for it's new Pilot Re-Entry Competitive Grant Program. Authorized by the Legislature and approved by the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board (MJSP), $3,000,000 is available in Fiscal Years 2023-2024 to help reintegrate justice-involved Minnesotans into the workforce.
Faribault Weekend Shooting Stems From Botched Drug Deal
The victim was a 23 year old Faribault man. A 26 year old New Richland man was arrested for, "being an ineligible person in possession" of a firearm.
Rochester Royals Are MBA Class B State Amateur Champions
Dundas had 3 sacrifice bunts and a sacrifice fly aiding in their victory.
Miesville, Rochester Win, Other Class B Baseball Moved to Sunday
The Class C games moved to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the three fields being used for the Class B and Class C State Tournaments include Avon vs. St. Martin in Miesville, Willmar against Delano in Dundas and Waconia vs. Fergus Falls in Faribault.
Cannon Falls, Waterville & Wanamingo Play State Baseball in Faribault
The State Amateur Class C Tournament has games in Faribault, Dundas and Miesville the opening weekend.
Rural Rice County Man Dies in ATV Accident
The News Release concludes, "The occupant of the ATV was identified as Marvin George David. Contributing factors of the crash are still under investigation."
Cannon Falls Police Say Cemetery Stabbing a False Report
Cannon Falls Police want to remind anyone facing a mental health issue there are many resources available including the new National Mental Health Hotline number of 9-8-8.
Faribault Officers and SWAT Team Arrest Downtown Resident
The Sgt. did tell KDHL officers said the man was "uncooperative" during his arrest.
Faribault Man Charged With Murder After Victim in Road Rage Incident Dies
“The significant injury and now death caused by this assault indicates Mr. Sanders is clearly a risk to public safety..."
Kenyon Police: Keep Your Lasers to Yourself
The laser blinded the pilot with the plane flying at an altitude of approximately 19,000 feet.
Hayfield Celebrates Their Sesquicentennial Today Through Sunday
Hayfield Township was established in 1872. The town was incorporated in 1896.