2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Arts & Entertainment Story ( 3,001 to 7,000)Back

  • 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.