Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Journal Entry Title: Cloquet veterinary clinic adapts to unprecedented challenges Entry Credit: Jake Przytarski Judge Comment: You have nicely woven national context about the pet/veterinary industry with personal tales of the impact at the local level. This story examines business decisions at a high level.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Anoka County Union Herald Entry Title: Still Shorthanded Entry Credit: Jonathan Young Judge Comment: This story examines one of the most challenging business issues of the last year with balanced voices, national context and great personal stories that will resonate with readers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Journal Entry Title: Carlton County egg farmers monitor avian flu cases Entry Credit: Dylan Sherman Judge Comment: This story nicely frames how a national issue impacts local communities and industry. It is smart, well-sourced and timely.
