Government/Public Affairs Reporting ( 3,001 to 7,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: St. Louis Park / Hopkins Sun Sailor Entry Title: "Water main break damage could cost millions of dollars" Entry Credit: Seth Rowe Judge Comment: Exceptional long-term coverage and meeting coverage giving local residents a voice. Excellent use of sourcing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Sauk Rapids Herald Entry Title: County auditor-treasurer residency issues Entry Credit: Jakob Kounkel, Natasha Barber, Maria Bichler , Amanda Thooft Judge Comment: Excellent persistence in trying to get Inman to respond until she finally did. Great clarify in writing to explain the situation to readers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Crystal/Robbinsdale/ New Hope/Gdn Valley Sun Post Entry Title: Kline's Road to Resignation Entry Credit: Alaina Rooker Judge Comment: Great continuing coverage that kept the pressure on for the right ending.
