Local Breaking News Coverage ( Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: House fire claims the lives of 2 young girls, Bemidji community rallies to support family Entry Credit: Annalise Braught Judge Comment: I thought the reporter did a good job of handling a horrible tragedy with sensitivity--relaying the facts while also making sure to include the human element.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Albert Lea Tribune Entry Title: '3 tornadoes confirmed in area in historic storm' Entry Credit: Sarah Stultz Judge Comment: The reporter did a nice job of interviewing a variety of people and making sure to get a wide scope of reference on the disaster.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune Entry Title: 'Recreational' Fire Spreads Entry Credit: Nathan Bowe, Vicki Gerdes Judge Comment: The reporter presented good, well-rounded coverage with a nice use of subheads to break information up into easier-to-digest chunks.
Competition Comment: There was some solid reporting in this category.
