Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Forum sports sections Entry Credit: Forum staff Judge Comment: Striking photography given strong play makes this section a standout. Nice use of the scoreboard and good writing throughout.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: News Tribune sports reporting Entry Credit: News Tribune staff Judge Comment: The section features a nice mix of local and college sports coupled with strong overall coverage and a few standout pieces.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: Free Press editions 9/3/20, 3/27/21, 6/7/21 Entry Credit: Free Press Staff Judge Comment: Readers will find a clean look, strong photography and stories that give local sports their due while acknowledging the impact of the pandemic.
