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