Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Kevin Schnepf columns Entry Credit: Kevin Schnepf Judge Comment: Schnepf's sports commentary adds analysis, context and depth to the paper's coverage, making for sophisticated packaging inside.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: Tim Krohn Entry Credit: Tim Krohn Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin Entry Title: After Deadline Entry Credit: Brian Todd Judge Comment: None