2022 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Government/Public Affairs Reporting ( Over 7,000) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record
    Entry Title: 3 story series on demolition of Hurrle Hall
    Entry Credit: Zach Hacker
    Judge Comment: The depth of this reporting with its historical context, current context and use of multiple voices sets it apart.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Winona Post
    Entry Title: How to navigate new roundabout
    Entry Credit: Cesar Salazar, Chris Rogers
    Judge Comment: Great use of data in this piece that provides helpful background information and a great use of sourcing.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Winona Post
    Entry Title: Seeking solutions to sub shortage
    Entry Credit: Alexandra Retter
    Judge Comment: Roundabouts may not be a big political scandal, but they are certainly an everyday concern for regular people. The service journalism that this piece provides with its graphics, lists, subheds, refer to videos, etc., fills the definition of news you can use.
  • Competition Comment: None