Editorial Portfolio ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day,5,001 - 10,000 Multi-Day,Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: seven entries Mankato Free Press Entry Credit: Free Press Staff Judge Comment: The "Why it matters box" pushed this one to the front. Gives another point of entry and helps busy readers who may not have time to read the whole piece right away. Looks good on the page, too. That said, the writing was excellent as well. Quick reads and engaging style.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: St. Cloud Times Entry Title: Editorial portfolio - St. Cloud Times Entry Credit: Lisa Schwarz, Anna Haecherl Judge Comment: Well reasoned and well stated opinions with good background to support the position. Strong entry.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Grand Forks Herald Entry Title: Grand Forks Editorial Portfolio Entry Credit: Korrie Wenzel Judge Comment: I especially liked the analogy/explanation for often misunderstood TIF districts. Good, relevant subjects.
Competition Comment: Strong competition. There's no substitute for well researched material and common sense logic. What won out in the end was going the extra mile to help draw readers in and excellent writing.
