Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record Entry Title: "Sexy Fat Man Car Wash" funds go to good cause Entry Credit: Zach Hacker Judge Comment: So well written that I wanted a follow-up story with pictures.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bloomington / Richfield Sun Current Entry Title: Unusual sodas can be found under the Blue Sun Entry Credit: Mike Hanks Judge Comment: The writer had me at Bacon & Dill Pickle Soda.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Winona Post Entry Title: Pillbox Bat Co.lands MLB deal Entry Credit: Cesar Salazar Judge Comment: The writer was able to bring the owners' humor to life and keep the story moving.