Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Pine Knot News Entry Credit: Jana Peterson, Mike Creger, Ivan Hohnstadt, Rose Chu, Peggy Day Judge Comment: Clean design, full page of news on 3, great coverage, local editorial in every issue strong ads make this paper a winner. This paper would stand out even in a larger circulation category. Great job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Monticello Times Entry Title: General Excellence Entry Credit: Jeffrey Hage Judge Comment: Good coverage, strong sports section, strong advertising.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Norwood Young America/Watertown News & Times Entry Title: News Times Gen Ex Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Nice community paper anchored by impressive sports coverage. Appreciated the election coverage.
