Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Winona Post Entry Title: ‘Washington,’loaned paintings leaving MMAM Entry Credit: Chris Rogers Judge Comment: You did an excellent job on the article. When such a huge news story collides with the arts, it is not always easy to write without bias. I really appreciate the way you handled all sides of the story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: SAV resident launches podcast Entry Credit: Marla Khan-Schwartz Judge Comment: I believe you did a great job connecting the arts and the importance of the arts into our lives with a topic of intense political and social scrutiny
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cambridge - Isanti-Chisago County Star Entry Title: Worthy of the spotlight Entry Credit: Hope Murray Judge Comment: Worthy of the spotlight is certainly a fitting headline for this story. I like that you looked behind the scenes for a great story — and it was well written with nice flow