Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Tragedy & nightmare; mother and baby recovering after restaurant shooting Entry Credit: Robin Huebner Judge Comment: Stood out due to the large amount of context and information the reporter was able to add to this in a short period of time. Well written and put a face on the issue as well.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: Duluth school district considers changes to police contract Entry Credit: Joe Bowen Judge Comment: Great use of data and numbers to show not tell a glaring issue that impacts a school district.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rochester - Post Bulletin Entry Title: Pine Island nursing home had litany of problems Entry Credit: Matthew Stolle Judge Comment: Important look behind the scenes at what might happen to some of a communities most vulnerable.
Competition Comment: There were a ton of strong entries this year.
