Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Minneota Mascot Entry Title: Bin there, done that Entry Credit: Scott Thoma Judge Comment: Great order of events, good language use describing the rescue efforts - glorified God in the end
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Monticello Times Entry Title: Police chief resigns after ATF, FBI investigation into gun purchase Entry Credit: Jeffrey Hage Judge Comment: Maintained objectivity throughout the story, excellent retelling of council statements, good use of press statement,
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot Entry Title: School, Business Leaders Lay Foundation Entry Credit: Justin Lessman Judge Comment: Good interviews with school officials, what businesses were there, what are some examples of what kids might be doing
