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
Morristown Death Victim and Suspect Identified
Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas released details today about the early morning Memorial Day disturbance call in Morristown.
Fire Destroys Rural Faribault Garage
The Faribault Fire Department was very busy this morning with a number of calls following lightning strikes.
MSHSL Class 3A State Girls Basketball Top Seeds Advance
Becker will play Mankato East at Noon Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Williams Arena in Semifinals action.
Pine Island Pulls Off Upset in Section 1AA Volleyball
WEM plays Minnesota Valley Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2021 at Mankato East High School.
Faribault Couple Identified in Northern Minnesota House Explosion
The woman was killed and the man was severely injured.
A True Bear of a Story in Minnesota History – Bear Breaks Into Hotel Duluth
The hotel night watchman and an unnamed local resident confronted the bear, hitting it with a chair and a hammer.
Keep Butts in Your Vehicle
River Bend Nature Center is a blessing Dienst says, "A lot of fire departments don't have what we have to do grassfire training within the city limits."
Faribault Police Arrest Man With No License, Drugs Inside Vehicle
Faribault Police also want to remind people not to have their traditional Super Bowl party this weekend with the current pandemic still happening.
Minnesota Radon Expert Encourages Testing Your Home Due to COVID
Dan Tranter, Minnesota Department of Health authority on radon says from staying home more due to the pandemic we might be more exposed to the radioactive gas.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Minnesota
The COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed in phases. All Minnesotans will have access to the vaccine. No timeline is given for the phases.