Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Edina Sun Current Entry Title: Edina seeks to renounce racial covenants Entry Credit: Caitlin Anderson Judge Comment: This article does a superb job of bringing to light an issue that many probably haven't even considered: this community and others have now-unenforceable covenants, dating back to the early 20th century that prohibit non-whites from owning certain property. The article lays out the issue and the work taking place to change it. This is an example of fine community journalism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Hugo - The Hugo Citizen Entry Title: Community continues to remember fallen classmate Entry Credit: Shannon Granholm Judge Comment: Whenever a personal story is shared, it's memorable. This article brings to light the tragedy of suicide and how this young man's death impacted the community. Strong writing brings this important issue to the forefront.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sauk Rapids Herald Entry Title: Beyond backgrounds: Recovering heroin addict ... Entry Credit: Ellarry Prentice Judge Comment: This article about addiction and recovery should give others hope. I appreciate that you took the time and made the effort to find a person who was willing to share her story. Great work!
