Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Southwest Journal Entry Title: Inside-out Entry Credit: Michelle Bruch Judge Comment: One of those concepts that can be tough to deliver, but the execution of this story is high-level. Engaging, informative and timely.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Crystal/Robbinsdale/ New Hope/Golden Valley Sun Entry Title: Old Fashioned Donut Shoppe celebrates its 40th year Entry Credit: RAYMOND RIVARD Judge Comment: Anniversary stories are hard to write, but this one has personality. Well-written, unpredictable and some delightful surprises. Nice job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: NKB to sell Entry Credit: Margo Ashmore Judge Comment: Crisp lead, lot of true business information (like price and building size) woven in seamlessly. Most important: full of impact.
