Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Southwest Journal Entry Title: Kid curator Entry Credit: Zac Farber Judge Comment: Not only is the topic interesting, it was well written with many sources and great quotes. The photos added greatly to the package. It is worthy of being a feature magazine article, in fact.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: Philip Harder debuts feature film "Tuscaloosa" Entry Credit: Liz Jensen Judge Comment: A very professionally written story that makes me want to learn more about the subject.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: Aldo Moroni's last feat, to be carried on by community Entry Credit: Margo Ashmore Judge Comment: The article was fleshed out and thorough, and held my interest throughout.
Competition Comment: The stories all were good, but it was fairly easy to pick the standouts. It's impressive how well researched they were, and thorough in their presentation.