2022 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Human Interest Story ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post Bulletin
    Entry Title: An unlikely change
    Entry Credit: Matthew Stolle
    Judge Comment: The writer drew me in from the very beginning. I was intrigued and wanted to know more. Well done.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Grand Forks Herald
    Entry Title: As Russians advance on Ukraine, Grand Cities schools teach history as it happens
    Entry Credit: Joe Bowen
    Judge Comment: This was well written and I appreciated the nod to unbiased journalism. The article covered all the bases well. Nice job.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Rochester - Post Bulletin
    Entry Title: ‘Full of rust’
    Entry Credit: Brian Todd
    Judge Comment: Really good topic. When I think of human interest, this piece nails it. I enjoyed how the writer covered this. Good work.
  • Competition Comment: Every article in this competition was well written. Every topic covered was worthy of winning. Some writing just grabbed the reader more. All entrants should be proud.