Arts & Entertainment Story ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: From Odessa to Duluth: The journey of Bob Dylan's grandparents Entry Credit: Jay Gabler Judge Comment: This was fascinating, well documented and well written. Timely, as well, to dig out this story of roots. Good writing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: Standing tall silo art Entry Credit: Julia Barton Judge Comment: This story had a lot of soul, clearly reflecting the muralist's work. Great quotes and clear, clean writing. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: Team Drink: City Mouse anniversary Entry Credit: Drew Lyon Judge Comment: I felt like i knew this band well by story's end. Excellent writing and intriguing storytelling that drew me along.
Competition Comment: This was a very difficult category to judge. So many well-written pieces. Such a tribute to Minnesota arts overall. Great work!
