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.
