Local Breaking News Coverage ( 3,001 to 7,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Worthington - The Globe Entry Title: Coverage of George Floyd protest in Worthington Entry Credit: Ryan McGaughey, Julie Buntjer, Doug Wolter, Leah Ward, Tim Middagh Judge Comment: Excellent work. These pieces were thorough, objective and kept your readers informed in a timely manner.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Alexandria - The Echo Press Entry Title: Downtown Alexandria Fire Entry Credit: Celeste Edenloff, Al Edenloff, Lowell Anderson, Karen Tolkkinen Judge Comment: Extensive, enterprising coverage of a major incident. Good use of photos and first person accounts.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Alexandria - The Echo Press Entry Title: Brothers die from silo fumes, Firefighters battle loss together, Lifted up in prayer Entry Credit: Celeste Edenloff Judge Comment: These stories showed sensitivity to a very tragic situation while, at the same time, keeping the community informed.