General Excellence ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: General Excellence Entry Credit: News Tribune staff Judge Comment: This paper is local, authoritative, useful and large. Readers are getting sophisticated journalism along with all the other features and offerings that newspapers have traditionally offered. The presentation is pleasing. It's a joy to read.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Forum General Excellence entry Entry Credit: Forum staff Judge Comment: Comprehensive reporting and straightforward writing deliver local news that puts issues in perspective.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rochester- Post Bulletin Entry Title: Rochester Post Bulletin Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: The news and sports sections are packed with local news.