Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Willmar - West Central Tribune Entry Title: Sports reporting Entry Credit: Tom Elliott, Joe Brown, Patrick Bernadeau, Matthew Curry Judge Comment: This section delivers a strong mix of national and local sports, solid writing and attention-grabbing photos.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch Entry Title: Nov. 11, 2020; March 28, 2021; June 9, 2021 Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Fabulous photography allowed to shine sets this section apart.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Alexandria - The Echo Press Entry Title: Sports Reporting (section as a whole) Entry Credit: Echo Press Judge Comment: Clear, concise writing and a wide-ranging approach to sports make the staff's approach a success.
