Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch Entry Title: The disappearance of Peter Achermann still is a mystery Entry Credit: Jennifer Kraus Judge Comment: Well-written, detailed story that shows the importance of persistence and humanity
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune Entry Title: Quiet protest is start for new anti-hate group in Murdock Entry Credit: Tom Cherveny Judge Comment: The reporter took ownership of a national story and didn't lose sight of why the issue mattered to the community.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch Entry Title: Pat Pickar Entry Credit: Jennifer Kraus Judge Comment: Important story that was covered well and included many voices.
