2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

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

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin
    Entry Title: Fighting for their future
    Entry Credit: Traci Westcott
    Judge Comment: A remarkable example of a well put together video piece. Timely, well shot, superior editing. Everything about this video screams "Excellent work!"
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune
    Entry Title: Hoagie 'a constant friend' at UMD for 39 years
    Entry Credit: Samantha Erkkila, Tyler Schank
    Judge Comment: This was a really great example of how to tell a story using video. All aspects of this piece were incredibly well done. Felt like this would be right at home airing as a segment on the CBS "Sunday Morning" program.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin
    Entry Title: Continuing The Warrior Tradition
    Entry Credit: Traci Westcott
    Judge Comment: Great use of video to tell the story of keeping a tradition alive.
  • Competition Comment: It is obvious that video is important to the storytellers who submitted work for this category. Impressive submissions from all. The top 3 winners definitely set the bar high.