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
Minnesota DNR Quality Sunfish Initiative
The Quality Sunfish Initiative targets certain lakes to reduce the bag limits.
The Hearing Champion of the World is An Insect
Fascinating facts are contained concerning animals with the best hearing in the world. These 10 kick humans in terms of hearing abilities. My question is do they know what they are hearing?
Foods to Eat When it’s So Blasted Hot
Radish Sandwiches were popular when I was a kid.
It’s So Hot a Faribault Dumpster Caught Fire
Because it was garbage on the way to the landfill there will be no investigation into how the dumpster caught fire.
Hayfield Baseball One Win from State
Hayfield is 21-0. Lyle-Pacelli 19-3 going into the 5:00 p.m. game Thursday at Riverland College in Austin. Hayfield needs one win. Lyle-Pacelli two.
Faribault Car Cruises Back Starting Friday
There will be music downtown courtesy of a DJ. Food trucks will have items available. There are some great eating establishments in downtown Faribault to enjoy also.
MSHSL Approves Girls Wrestling but No Boys Volleyball
Faribault High School Wrestling Head Coach Jesse Armbruster told KDHL, "Girls wrestling is a growing sport and I think it will help grow the entire sport of wrestling."
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."
Severe Weather Awareness Friday: Extreme Heat
Visit at-risk adults at least twice a day and watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent attention.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Thursday Tornado Drill Day
More information is also available in the form of a podcast on the KDHL Radio and POWER 96 Radio website.