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
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.
Randolph Edges Hayfield in Pitcher’s Duel State Title Game
The Randolph fastpitch softball team went undefeated in their State Championship season last year and finished third at state this spring despite graduating most of their players from last year's squad.
Morristown Death Victim and Suspect Identified
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas released details today about the early morning Memorial Day disturbance call in Morristown.
Lightning Strike Suspected Cause of Fire in Rural Faribault
The Faribault Fire Department was very busy this morning with a number of calls following lightning strikes.
Poor Shooting Dooms Rochester Lourdes at Girls Basketball State Tournament
Rochester Lourdes (21-8) will play 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 against Montevideo (25-4) in Consolation round action on the Concordia St. Paul Campus.
MSHSL Class 3A State Girls Basketball Top Seeds Advance
Becker will play Mankato East at Noon Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Williams Arena in Semifinals action.
Undefeated Hayfield is #5 Seed in Class A Girls State Tournament
The Vikings will play #4 seed Cass Lake-Bena (28-2) at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Maturi Pavilion on the University of Minnesota Campus. KDHL Radio, 920 AM, 97.9 FM and worldwide on the FREE KDHL app will be providing coverage of the Hayfield Vikings games at the State Tournament.
Snowmobile Goes Through Ice on Wells Lake Near Faribault
The Rice County Sheriff's Office would appreciate anyone with information about the owner, driver or anyone involved with the snowmobile to give them a call.
Fire Destroys Faribault Home and Shed
The home and the shed are total losses.
Cost of Passport Book is Going Up
The application fee for a first-time adult passport book moves to $130; the fee for minors will be $100. A $35 fee paid to the acceptance facility remains unchanged. There is no increase in the fee for a passport card or expedited service.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville in Class 3A Title Game
The Bulldogs had 5 interceptions
Kasson-Mantorville Advances to Prep Bowl
Southeastern Minnesota did well Thursday with Leroy-Ostrander advancing in 9-man football and Chatfield in Class 2A to the Prep Bowl next weekend.
Warsaw Town Hall Crash Victim Identified
Robin Marie Roberts, 57, of Waseca was identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.