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
87th Annual Faribault Pet Parade Theme is Time Travel
After the parade treats are handed out to participants in Central Park where Jivin' Ivan and the Kings of Swing will entertain during the Concerts in the Park series.
Goodhue County Fair is a Family Affair
Goodhue County Pork Producer's Building will be filled with good food and fellowship. Jerry Groskreutz and I will get to broadcast live between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday from their Food Stand.
Faribault Lakers Punch Ticket to State Tournament
The #1 seed Lakers host #2 Union Hill at 1:00 p.m. Sunday for the Region 3C title. The winner also receives a bye the opening weekend of MBA State Tournament.
MBA Regional and Section Tournaments Impacted by Rain
Cannon Falls is in the Region 5C title game against Austin in Red Wing Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Winner goes to state and skips the opening weekend.
Faribault Game Pushed Back Wanamingo Ends Season
Wanamingo ended their 2023 season with a 15-7 record according to their page on the MBA website.
Minnesota Amateur Baseball Regions Underway
Region 3C action today has top seed Faribault scheduled to host Montgomery at 2:00 p.m. The winner will be at state either as #1 or #2 team from Region.
Gol Lutheran Hosting Christian Band Sunday
The name Stones Cry is taken from Luke 19:40 in the Holy Bible.
Faribault Lakers Win Ugly Game
Faribault will host the Montgomery Mallards at 2:00 p.m. Sunday with the winner securing a trip to the State Tournament and the #1 or #2 seed out of the region.
Dennison Days Fun is This Weekend
The cats in Dennison know how to throw a party.
Blue Collar Festival Celebrates Faribault
Drag-Ons Car Club is having their annual show Saturday in Teepee Tonka Park along with the Blue Collar Festival.