Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Hugo - The Hugo Citizen Entry Title: The boy who lived Entry Credit: Shannon Granholm Judge Comment: Riveting reading that demanded you continue to the jump page. A very emotional subject. And the photos really work well. Note to the page designer: You MUST put a photo of the family on the front.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Shoreview Press Entry Title: California dreaming: Local man bikes the Pacific coast Entry Credit: Noelle Olson Judge Comment: You really get a sense for what riding solo is all about. Rich, textured narrative.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sauk Rapids Herald Entry Title: Big voice comes to small town Entry Credit: Tom Fenton Judge Comment: Incredibly detailed history of this man's career. Would have liked to know what new listeners think of him.
Competition Comment: Thirty entries, and many of them superb. Many more deserving of accolades.
