Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Journal Entry Title: General Reporting Entry Credit: Jamey Malcomb, Jamie Lund, Andee Erickson Judge Comment: The Pine Journal had a great selection of stories that offered nuanced coverage of complicated issues and seems to keep readers well informed about what's going on in their community.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Stevens County Times Entry Title: SCT General Reporting Entry Credit: Rae Yost Judge Comment: I was really impressed with the Stevens County Times because it seems to be carried by Rae Yost, who offered good and contextualized news coverage.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Perham - Focus Entry Title: Perham Focus Entry Credit: Melissa Swenson, J.J. Perry, Paula Quam Judge Comment: The Perham Focus had a lot of stories that grab your attention. There was good news and compelling features.
