Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Southwest Journal Entry Title: Home in the woods: Eliza Wheeler’s family saga Entry Credit: Zac Farber Judge Comment: This story flowed so smoothly and it was very interesting to read. The scene involving the siblings looking over the proofs is placed and paced perfectly in the structure. This story makes me want to read the book that the reporter is writing about. Nicely done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Minnetonka/Hopkins/Excelsior Sun Sailor Entry Title: Starting with a blank canvas Entry Credit: Kristen Miller Judge Comment: Great use of quotes to advance the story. Interesting subject and topic to write about.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Winona Post Entry Title: Behind the magic: Local pro wrestling Entry Credit: Chris Rogers Judge Comment: The action is weaved with the interview in an interesting way. Good quotes and scene setting. I learned a lot about wrestling by reading this story.
