Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Blaine, Spring Lk Park, Columbia Hgt, Fridley Life Entry Title: Local election results roll in Entry Credit: Paige Kieffer Judge Comment: In the great sea of election day coverage, a moment like this is a diamond in the rough. Great moment, but ask their names! (Assuming they didn't decline to be identified.)
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: Fire aftermath Jesus by Mike Madison Entry Credit: Mike Madison Judge Comment: Great detail of a church fire cleanup. This is why you go back/stick around. Really tells the story.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: Sacred Heart fire by Patti Hoffmann Entry Credit: Patti Hoffmann Judge Comment: Solid photo on scene, the fire eating away the church is shocking. Good job getting there and in position.
Competition Comment: A small category, but some solid storytelling going on. Election day can be dreary but first place was a nice find. Second place nailed the details of the aftermath of a fire, and third was a solid spot news grab.
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