Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: New London/Spicer - Lakes Area Review Entry Title: Let there be light! Entry Credit: Brett Blocker Judge Comment: This story made me want to go out and buy some of these creations, or at least get a close look. It was eloquent with plenty of detail that is of interest even to people who don't recall these "relics."
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: New London/Spicer - Lakes Area Review Entry Title: Rescued from the roost, iconic "Kaffe Fest" pot finds home at KCHS Entry Credit: Brett Blocker Judge Comment: This is a well-written account of a unique item, and is a story of interest considering many people know of such quirky items.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Anoka County Union Herald Entry Title: A wild ride to fame Entry Credit: Patrick Slack Judge Comment: This is a well-crafted interview piece, although it would have been nice to interview a second person.
Competition Comment: The articles are all interesting, but several stand out.