Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Searching for Solutions: Residents look for answers after construction accident damages homes Entry Credit: Jordan Shearer Judge Comment: Excellent story. The reporter included tons of small details that made the story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Scouting at home: Boy Scout Troop 25 holds virtual meetings Entry Credit: Annalise Braught Judge Comment: Excellent story with a lot of different voices and details. Great lede.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Marshall Independent Entry Title: I thought I was checking out Entry Credit: Mike Lamb Judge Comment: Great lede. The reporter showed readers who haven't experienced COVID-19 what it's truly like.