2019 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Hard News ( 3,001 to 7,000)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Blaine Spring Lake Park Life
    Entry Title: "Woman gets 21 years for murder of Blaine 9-month-old"
    Entry Credit: Paige Kieffer
    Judge Comment: Well written piece about an issue that is hard to write about it at anytime. It's organized and goes along way toward
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: New London/Spicer - Lakes Area Review
    Entry Title: As challenges with hemp abound, farmers warn 'grass may not be greener on the other side'
    Entry Credit: Brett Blocker
    Judge Comment: A very in-depth look into a specialty crop that could wind up being a boon for grain farmers.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune
    Entry Title: Internal investigation faults DL police chief
    Entry Credit: Nathan Bowe
    Judge Comment: None
  • Competition Comment: Strong group of stories with plenty of quality entries. It was hard to pick a winner.