Local Breaking News Coverage ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: Coverage of Duluth synagogue fire Entry Credit: Brady Slater, John Lundy, Addie Bergstrom Judge Comment: This entry hit on all the contest's criteria especially for enterprise and thoroughness. The stories were in-depth but still easy to follow.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune Entry Title: Controversial speaker draws twice the crowd Entry Credit: Tom Cherveny Judge Comment: It can be challenging to write an objective breaking news story, especially on a topic like this one, but the writer came away with a really good piece.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Seeking alternate accommodations: BSU requires students to move out of residence halls Entry Credit: Annalise Braught Judge Comment: Of all the pandemic-related entries in this category, this story was the most interesting and unique. The writer did a great job of relaying how students and university officials were trying to process the uncertainties before them.
Competition Comment: All of the entries in this contest were of a high quality and that made it extremely hard to select just three. Your communities are fortunate to have skilled journalists who are dedicated to keeping their readers informed on the latest news.