Government/Public Affairs Reporting ( Over 7,000,3,001 to 7,000,1,501 to 3,000,1,001 - 1,500,Under 1,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Northfield News Entry Title: Referendums Entry Credit: Philip Weyhe Judge Comment: This package had it all. Clear and detailed reporting, people and photos to bring readers the information they need to know.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Wayzata - Lakeshore Weekly News Entry Title: Lakeshore Weekly News - Government/Public Affairs Reporting Entry Credit: Melissa Turtinen Judge Comment: Public affairs reporting is best done when readers can both understand and feel an issue. You accomplished both with the dancing grandma fighting city hall, plus a good look at how restrictions apply in other cities. Good work.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Tax paybacks continue to sting across the county Entry Credit: Mike Creger Judge Comment: Great job in explaining a topic that can sometimes make our eyes glaze over. Important subject and good writing.
