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
Northfield Chamber President Encourages Supporting Local Businesses
They are hosting a Virtual Home and Garden Show until they are able to find an alternate date. Each vendor will be featured on the Northfield Chamber website with their logo/photo, description of their business and link to their website.
Rice County Sheriff Requests Assistance to Solve Arson Cases
I spoke with Sheriff Dunn and asked about the arsons. He said they did determine both fires were intentionally set and the investigation continues. That's why they are requesting public assistance in solving these very serious crimes.
Rice County Declares State of Emergency
Roll call votes were required due to the remote public access on all orders of business. That was really the only change.
2020 Census in Pandemic Times Still a Must
Last week the U.S. Census Bureau announced they would suspend any field operations until April 1, due to the current pandemic.
First COVID-19 Community Updates on KDHL Feature Positivity
Faribault Police Captain Neal Pederson emphasized the police station may be open on a limited basis to the public but they are still providing service to the community 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Faribault Police Department Limiting Access to Building
Community members who need to conduct business at the Faribault Police Department are instructed to call 507-334-4305 to determine if they can be assisted by phone or email.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam Shows Eaglets
he first eaglet hatched Sunday night. The second one hatched Monday afternoon.
Rice County Has Its First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
The news release states, "Limited information indicates the confirmed case is linked to recent international travel and was seen on an outpatient basis."
Kenyon, Cannon Falls Declare Local Pandemic Emergencies
The Kenyon Mayor reported he received a call from the Mayo Clinic informing him as of Monday the Mayo Clinic facility in Kenyon would be closed temporarily and said all of the smaller clinics in the area were being closed possibly up to six months.
POEM: The Coronavirus Boys State High School Basketball Tournament
This is a poem I wrote on the eve of what would have been our 72nd year of baseline to baseline coverage of the MSHSL Boys State High School Basketball Tournament.