2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Best Use of Social Media ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune
    Entry Title: DNT Instagram
    Entry Credit: Samantha Erkkila
    Judge Comment: This entry shows a hearty utilization of Instagram. Captivating photos keep users interested. Good job with the use of this platform!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin
    Entry Title: COVID-19 Live Discussion Series
    Entry Credit: Jeff Pieters, Randy Brock
    Judge Comment: The pandemic left news outlets all over the country in an unprecedented position. Finding new ways to utilize our platforms was dire. Good job bringing in community leaders, business owners and the like to update the public with what was going on behind the scenes. Nice work!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press
    Entry Title: Peer Power: Schools grapple with bullying
    Entry Credit: Kristine Goodrich
    Judge Comment: Social issues are important to every community. Nice work engaging the readers to create this necessary, close-to-home piece.
  • Competition Comment: None