Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Blooming Prairie Steele County Times Entry Title: Murder on the Prairie Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: A great way to bring challenging situations to light and how to get appropriate help. Timeline was beneficial in allowing readers to follow the tragedy. Overall great job in covering available resources and offering options for care.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Glenwood - Pope County Tribune Entry Title: Arts and Academics Entry Credit: Erica Stoen, Celeste Rapp, Tim Douglass, Erika Andreas, Emma Nyhammer Judge Comment: Nice section overall Good to see non-sports minded kids get recognition.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Luverne - Rock County Star Herald Entry Title: Luverne Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Overall appealing section promoting gun safety and hunting for youth in an environment many embrace.
Competition Comment: Tough job overall many winners here and winners could have been in any order. Congrats to all for a job well done!
