Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Tammy Swift columns Entry Credit: Tammy Swift Judge Comment: Tammy Swift is a gem of a column writer. What an imagination! The column about the fully-cooked Thanksgiving turkey abandoned at the side oof the road was a classic, and her take on the spice levels of Minnesotans was a hoot. I'm still laughing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Grand Forks Herald Entry Title: Chuck Haga's columns Entry Credit: Chuck Haga Judge Comment: Chuck's observations on his cancer diagnosis, Buck O'Neil's legacy and his memories of his late priest are moving. He finds the sometimes hidden messages in everyday life and magnifies them in his writing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: Brandon Veale column Entry Credit: Brandon Veale Judge Comment: Brandon Veale takes on sports subjects but makes them come alive for those who don't necessarily follow sports closely. His columns on sports betting and the redemption of snowboarders at the Olympics were terrific.
