Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: St. Peter Herald Entry Title: As revenues quadrupled, Creation Technologies tapped Somali community to grow workforce Entry Credit: Philip Weyhe Judge Comment: An inspiring story about what sounds like a great company to work for - adapting to the workforce rather than forcing the workforce to adapt to the company. Rich with conversations with those who made the deal happen and plenty of employees. Solid work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Monticello Times Entry Title: Jamie is her name, nutrition is her game Entry Credit: Jeffrey Hage Judge Comment: Deep dive on this profile to show us what makes Jamie tick. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Throwback station throws in the towel Entry Credit: Jana Peterson Judge Comment: I was really charmed by these brothers who just did the work every day and stuck together forever. These are not the kind of guys who normally get profiled in a newspaper, and I think that's one reason I like it so much.
