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 Commissioners Approve Over $340,000 in PSC Spending
Sheriff Jesse Thomas requested and received approval for a new food service agreement for the Public Safety Center.
Paradise and River Bend Joint Membership Announced
Fakler also reported there are now 29 chairs available for sale in honor or memory of someone.
Southeast Minnesota Wrestlers Flex Their Muscles
Eau Claire Holiday Duals were captured by Simley with Kenyon-Wanamingo finishing third, Westfield (Hayfield/Blooming Prairie) was 12th out of the 20 teams competing.
Let’s Play Hockey Holiday Rankings for Minnesota High School Hockey
Northfield boys and girls hockey teams are ranked by Let's Play Hockey.
Let’s Play Hockey Minnesota High School Rankings
The Breck team that defeated Faribault 11-3 Thursday night in Faribault is #20 in Class A boys.
Rice County Employees Win Statewide Awards
Rice County Commissioners approved the final 2024 Tax Levy and Budget.
Latest Let’s Play Hockey State High School Rankings
Northfield boys scored 11 goals against Austin while the Northfield girls tallied 21 goals against the Packers Thursday.
MSHSL Prep Bowl 41 Matchups are Set
Here is some statistical information for most of the teams in the MSHSL Prep Bowl 41 this weekend.
Minnesota Winter Hazard Awareness Outdoor Winter Safety
Some outdoor winter safety tips during Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota.
Rice County Commissioners Approve French Lake Project
Julie Runkel. Environmental Services Director told commissioners the county received a $150,000 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to address water quality concerns on French Lake.