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
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.
Night To Unite in Faribault Will be Busy
Faribault Police Department Night to Unite block parties listed here. I could find no specific information for Rice County Sheriff's Office. In the past the Sheriff's Department did have some events.
Litomysl Church Festival is Sunday
Litomysl is located 10 miles south of Owatonna.
Northfield and Lonsdale Falter in Sunday Amateur Baseball
The Faribault Lakers Sunday game with St. Benedict was moved to Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Bell Field.
2023 Rice County Outstanding Senior Citizen Named
Historical data from the City of Faribault states the Straight River was moved one-half block to the east between Front Street (now Division) and 3rd Street North. That would be approximately 33.3 yards (100 ft. on average) if accurate. A bend in the river between 5th Street and 9th Street North was taken out.
Faribault Lakers Drown New Prague in Seven Innings
The Lakers play Noon Sunday at home against St. Benedict while New Prague is at Lonsdale Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
Dry Weather Impacting More Than Crops in Region
Commissioners also discussed a Remote Work Policy for employees.
Rendler with Monster Game in Faribault Win at Union Hill
Faribault is now 17-9. Union Hill 11-9. The Lakers host New Prague Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs are at St. Patrick Tuesday, July 18, 2023 for a make-up game.
Webster Socks Faribault in Amateur Baseball
Webster now 12-3 hosts New Prague at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. Faribault (16-9) goes to Union Hill (11-8) for a 2:00 p.m. first pitch.
Rice County Fair Ambassadors Crowned
At the conclusion of their service to the Rice County Fair each ambassador receives a scholarship to be used to continue their education.