Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: General Excellence - Northeaster Entry Credit: Cynthia Sowden, Vince Brown, Margo Ashmore Judge Comment: Love the variety of coverage and the overall design. Very nicely put together.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: White Bear Lake - White Bear Press Entry Title: General excellence Entry Credit: Debra Neutkens, Paul Dols, Amy Johnson, Patty Steele, Bruce Strand Judge Comment: Excellent reporting and design.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record Entry Title: Morrison County Record, Little Falls- General Excellence Entry Credit: Morrison County Record Staff, Little Falls, MN Judge Comment: Appreciate the variety of stories and hyperlocalization.
Competition Comment: This was tough, with a lot of great entries. well done!