Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Student section at Esko HS Entry Credit: Mike Creger Judge Comment: This is a simple but powerful example of what a news photograph can be. The more you look at this photo the more emotions come to the surface. An incredible capture by the photographer.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Westbrook Sentinel/Tribune Entry Title: Spider Man water tower painters Entry Credit: Tom Merchant Judge Comment: Well that's not something you see everyday. A unique look at a job many people may not pay attention to. Great angle, nice cropping. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Lafayette - Nicollet Ledger Entry Title: Rollover on State Route 111 Entry Credit: Lee Zion Judge Comment: Good breaking news photo. Shows a solid portion of the scene, as well as the extent of the accident.