Local Breaking News Coverage ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day,5,001 - 10,000 Multi-Day,Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rochester- Post Bulletin Entry Title: Planning for a President Trump's visit Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Excellent team coverage on a national topic. A nice behind the scenes look that readers only get local reporters on the ground. The timeline was a nice touch.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Investigation confirms ex-bishop abused 2 boys Entry Credit: April Baumgarten Judge Comment: Excellent work covering a sensitive topic.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch Entry Title: Fred Heidmann arrest Entry Credit: Jennifer Kraus Judge Comment: Good job breaking the story and holding the mayor accountable.
Competition Comment: This was a very crowded field, with many good entries. Your readers and communities are being well-served. Thank you.
