Human Interest Story ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rochester- Post Bulletin Entry Title: Greeting cards, broken hearts Entry Credit: Paul John Scott Judge Comment: With a strong lead, eloquent rhythm and compelling attention to detail, Paul John Scott provides an important and intimate look inside a holiday shift at a COVID-19 ICU. Clearly the best in a strong and competitive field of human interest entries.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: ‘A safe, sober place of hope’ Entry Credit: Melinda Lavine Judge Comment: Melinda Lavine provides a sensitive and touching portrait of the caring work at Ruth House.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rochester- Post Bulletin Entry Title: A reshaped life Entry Credit: Matthew Stolle Judge Comment: A unique story of redemption and second chances. We offer props to Matthew Stolle. And best wishes and good luck to Alexander Denning.
Competition Comment: Thank you for the opportunity to review this strong field of entries. It was difficult to choose from the top dozen or so in the field. A couple tremendously strong entries unfortunately had to be downgraded because of single flaws that couldn't be ignored. Whatever the case, thank you again. It's good to see that good journalism is still in Minnesota.
