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 Lakers Play Next Sunday at State Tournament
Faribault Lakers are having a 7:00 p.m. scrimmage against State Tournament qualifier Courtland Cubs on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Bell Field. People can purchase a Lakers 2023 State Tournament shirt at the field.
Kenyon Rose Fest Emphasizes Family Fun
We did have a special Rose Fest Preview Radio Show Thursday afternoon in the new Angie's Restaurant downtown. Angies features 12 varieties of icre cream she rotates to keep the choices varied.
SCFF Honoring WWII Normandy Invasion Survivor
Sgt. Papa Jake received the Bronze Star and assisted in planning D-Day.
Faribault Wins Region 3C in Classic Fashion
Faribault enters the State Tournament with a 23-11 record.
Waterville, Cannon Falls, Advance to State
Waterville drafted Nick Werk of Eagle Lake, T.J. Nowak of Minnesota Lake and Sam Carlson from St. Peter.
Goodhue County Awards Announced at Fair
Carl Bang received a plaque honoring his 50 years of service to the Goodhue County Fair Board.
Severe Weather Hits Kenyon Area
I did receive a report of a grain bin down in Claremont area of Dodge County.
Rice County Auto Accident Claims Second Life
Captain Budin says, "The crash is considered open/active and no further details on the crash will be released at this time."
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.