Category X - COVID-19 in your community ( Over 7,000,3,001 to 7,000,1,501 to 3,000,1,001 - 1,500,Under 1,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Worthington - The Globe Entry Title: 'They're running a marathon every day'; More than a number; A year like no other; Adjust and Adapt; COVID long haulers Murphy and Wieneke Entry Credit: Julie Ann Buntjer, Doug Wolter, Leah Ward, Becca Clemens Judge Comment: A collection of personal and compelling articles. They take you through the spectrum of the pandemic, with a variety of articulate viewpoints. The pandemic timeline had exceptional design and detail.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Pine Knot News Entry Credit: Pine Knot News staff Judge Comment: Timely, urgent and thorough coverage. A true community space with strong writing from staffers and community members.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Mpls - Longfellow Nokomis Messenger Entry Title: 5 Stories Entry Credit: Tesha M. Christensen, Margie O'Loughlin, Chloe Peters Judge Comment: Pregnant and parenting was one of the best reads in the entire category. It elevated this entry above other strong contestants.
Competition Comment: Entrants captured the complexities of the pandemic by focusing on the people, their livelihoods, trials and tribulations. Strong community journalism
