2021 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Business Story ( 5,001 - 10,000 Multi-Day,Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: St. Cloud Times
    Entry Title: St. Cloud and Forada are 70 miles apart. So why does the internet think they're related?
    Entry Credit: Sarah Kocher
    Judge Comment: Excellent reporting. Terrific storytelling. Insightful and smart without becoming bogged in minutiae. And produced an outcome. Fantastic journalism.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune
    Entry Title: Stop the Press!n Literally
    Entry Credit: Carolyn Lange
    Judge Comment: Compelling without being self-aggrandizing. Terrifically written. Perfect tone.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune
    Entry Title: Experience the rush Gem mining is popular at West Central RockHounds of Willmar
    Entry Credit: Shelby Lindrud
    Judge Comment: Fantastic lede. Fast and enjoyable read. Fascinating topic. Solid work.
  • Competition Comment: None