Social Issues Story ( 10,000 and Over Dailies)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Breaking the silence series Entry Credit: Patrick Springer, Robin Huebner, April Baumgarten, Natasha Rausch, Kim Hyatt Judge Comment: This look at suicide rates in ND and MN is comprehensive in the way it looks at various at-risk demographics while also reporting what some are doing to try to address the issue. The use of real people affected by suicide quickly brings the story home to readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin Entry Title: Regulations 'very frustrating' for Winona County dairy farmers Entry Credit: Brian Todd Judge Comment: Farming. Greenhouse gases. Nitrates in the water. This look at dairy farming from various angles shows the impact regulations and environmental issues can have on an industry and individuals.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Back from the brink Entry Credit: Patrick Springer Judge Comment: Back from the Brink gives readers a history lesson on the ravaging of the buffalo population while showing its impact on specific tribes more than a century later.
Competition Comment: What a strong package of submissions from MNA journalists. There is a lot of strong journalism being done on important issues to your readers. Well done.
