Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: ‘A hopeless situation’: Overdoses in Duluth spike during pandemic Entry Credit: Kelly Busche Judge Comment: Great storytelling and bringing a sense of understanding beyond the stereotypes helped this entry stand out in what was a very crowded and highly competitive category.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Overwhelming wave of vaping hits schools Entry Credit: Robin Huebner Judge Comment: Detailed and straightforward look into a growing concern for many communities. The ability of the writer to get subjects to talk with candor elevates the reporting.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: How Minot became the COVID-19 capital of North Dakota Entry Credit: Adam Willis Judge Comment: Strong and thorough reporting, vivid and well-presented details.
