2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Hard News ( Under 5,000 Dailies)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Hibbing Daily Tribune
    Entry Title: The Boycotting of the Bois Forte-owned Fortune Bay
    Entry Credit: Eric Killelea
    Judge Comment: The story lays out the complex intersection of government, business and environment. Not an easy task!
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer
    Entry Title: Sheriff says credible threats were received Saturday; state Rep. Grossell takes part in citizen patrol
    Entry Credit: Hannah Olson
    Judge Comment: Thorough reporting.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Hibbing Daily Tribune
    Entry Title: Is Hibbing prepared for COVID-19?
    Entry Credit: Eric Killelea
    Judge Comment: A lot of numbers gathering on this one. Remember to spell check.
  • Competition Comment: There were some other well-reported entries in this category and some great photography, too. Hats off to you!