2022 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Investigative Reporting ( Over 7,000,3,001 to 7,000) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Southwest Connector
    Entry Title: Did city mislead, downplay public input on 38th and Chicago survey
    Entry Credit: Jill Boogren
    Judge Comment: The information from the survey was very enlightening on this issue. Comments from the postcards didn't match public officials' comments. Information was displayed attractively which helped with understanding the content.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record
    Entry Title: Investigative report of Royalton police chief outlines alleged misconduct
    Entry Credit: Sheila Bergren
    Judge Comment: This story needed to be told. The reporting followed investigation through the process.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Edina Sun Current
    Entry Title: Questions over alcohol surround crash involving state leaders
    Entry Credit: Caitlin Anderson
    Judge Comment: Great details. Comments from officials and people involved give depth to this story
  • Competition Comment: None