Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: St. Michael/Rockford - Crow River News Entry Title: Crow River News Entry Credit: Aaron Brom Judge Comment: Crow River News generally uses good active verbs in news headlines that fit the stories. Stories about awards are often dry, but this one stands out: "Steve of all trades honored for 25-year multi-tasking career." Sports headlines avoid cliches.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Peqout Lakes | Pineandlakes Echo Journal Entry Title: Headline Writing Entry Credit: Echo Journal Staff Judge Comment: Headlines accurately reflect the stories on issues important to the communities covered by the Echo Journal.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Blue Earth - Faribault County Register Entry Title: Headline Writing Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Good use of bold headlines to attract readers to the Page 1 stories and sports. "Demolition Derby in a farm field" over "Three sheriff vehicles damaged after high speed chase" is precise.
Competition Comment: There seems to be more dependence on standing heads by weeklies in this category.
