2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Editorial Portfolio ( Over 7,000,3,001 to 7,000,1,501 to 3,000,1,001 - 1,500,Under 1,000)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Ely - Ely Echo
    Entry Title: Ely Echo Newspaper
    Entry Credit: Nick Wognum, Tom Coombe, Anne Swenson
    Judge Comment: Sharp, witty and on point! Straight to the heart of their community and so enjoyable to read. I especially liked the St. Urho and Blueberry festival editorials.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Winona Post
    Entry Title: Winona Post editorial portfolio
    Entry Credit: Sarah Elmquist Squires
    Judge Comment: Very community focused - offers suggestions, food for thought, and is clear and easy to understand. I especially liked the Little Women column and the one on frivolous roundabouts!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot
    Entry Title: 28 Jackson County Pilot
    Entry Credit: Justin Lessman
    Judge Comment: Good writing - with broad topics, from faith to foreign policy. There could be more direct focus on how these tie specifically to their community, but clear, and well-written.
  • Competition Comment: None