2020 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Headline Writing ( 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: Rochester Post Bulletin
    Entry Credit: Staff
    Judge Comment: Many eye-catching headlines. Notable: "Generation Zzz's study looks at teen sleep habits," "Squall warning, it's snow joke," "Searching for something special," "Holiday bummer," "State of emergency"
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer
    Entry Title: Headline writing
    Entry Credit: Bemidji Pioneer
    Judge Comment: Catchy alliteration with "Deer and density," "Dollars for development," "Crowded conversation on cannabis," "A new park for play"
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum
    Entry Title: Forum headline writing
    Entry Credit: Forum staff
    Judge Comment: Notable: "Crafting a coffin," "Haunted halls," "His Mustang Moment," "Trying to reflect the people," "Home away from home"
  • Competition Comment: None