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
Rice County Appears to be Dumping Drop Boxes
An official vote on the drop boxes will be placed on next week's County Board meeting agenda.
Faribault Crash Victim Identified
Orbe Linares was transported to the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis with non-life threatening injuries.
Cannon Falls Lions Father’s Day Breakfast Move Successful
Cannon Falls Lions leadership believes a new tradition can be started on the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds where there may even be more area to grow.
Faribault Woman Injured in I-35 Crash
The State Patrol report states more information will be released at 11:00 tonight on the Rice County mishap.
Father’s Day Came After Mother’s Day
Economists estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts. The amount for Mother's Day exceeds 25 billion.
Minnesota High School Baseball Champions Crowned at Target Field
State high school baseball champions crowed at Target Field in Minneapolis included Randolph, Fairmont, Benilde-St. Margaret's and Stillwater.
Trumps Find KDHL Medallion After Clue #3
Liz Wall Strohfus was a WASP (Women's Airforce Service Pilot) during World War II and gave speeches across America about those adventures.
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.
KDHL Medallion Hunt Clue #3
Here is Clue #3 in the KDHL Medallion Hunt. Remember to wear a Heritage Days 2022 button when you bring the Medallion to KDHL Radio, 601 Central Avenue to receive the approximately $500 in prizes. $400 worth of gift cards and a crisp $100 bill.
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Heritage Days Blessed with Perfect Weather
The Kid's Fun Run is always a great start to the Grand Parade which is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m. and goes from Second Avenue Northwest to Central Park. This year's parade features most of Faribault's living former Mayors as Grand Marshals.