Investigative Reporting ( Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Officials discuss impact of chronic wasting disease on land, hunting season in Beltrami County and Hines deer farmer fights Board of Animal Health after illegal dumping of CWD-infected deer carcasses Entry Credit: Bria Barton Judge Comment: Thorough. Great information. Good job of explaining CWD's potential impact on the public. There is so much unknown. Appreciated the follow-through with the owner.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune Entry Title: IT resignation causes concerns: Becker County goes into crisis mode after losing two-thirds of team Entry Credit: Nathan Bowe Judge Comment: Several sides have a voice in this story and the impact of employee exodus is explained. From the union to the county board, several sides are covered.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune Entry Title: 'I feel like I'm expendable': Vet wants home health workers vaccinated Entry Credit: Nathan Bowe Judge Comment: This story did a good job of talking to the different agencies. I would have liked to have seen more of a tie to the veteran throughout the story.
