2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Hard News ( 3,001 to 7,000)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Worthington - The Globe
    Entry Title: Pork producers face dire days
    Entry Credit: Julie Buntjer
    Judge Comment: This story was a well-reported glimpse of a substantial supply-chain disruption as it unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a strong example of telling a story as it happens and providing important context along the way. Well done.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: New London/Spicer - Lakes Area Review
    Entry Title: Farmers contend with climate in 'worst season yet'
    Entry Credit: Brett Blocker
    Judge Comment: This story did a great job of explaining the impacts of climate change on farmers in the region. The reporter did a great job of going beyond the obvious and providing readers voices of those impacted.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Worthington - The Globe
    Entry Title: Hail wipes out "beautiful" crops
    Entry Credit: Julie Buntjer
    Judge Comment: This story was a good example of thorough reporting on a news event that had widespread impact.
  • Competition Comment: None