Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune Entry Title: Essentia Health First In Region To Offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Entry Credit: Vicki Gerdes Judge Comment: Great, balanced article on a medical solution that could help many. Raises awareness by way of a true success story. Well written, nice job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Fifty-fifty: Title IX hits 50th anniversary in fight for equal opportunity Entry Credit: Micah Friez Judge Comment: Good read, and i especially liked the Mount Rushmore of top athletes. Maybe could have incorporated a bit more conflict as Title IX unfolded.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Fergus Falls - The Daily Journal Entry Title: Heather Kantrud Social Issues Story 1 Entry Credit: Heather Kantrud Judge Comment: Compelling report of a tragic loss and a serious health issue, with needed resources for those who are suffering.
Competition Comment: Enjoyed reading this nice set of articles addressing important social issues. While most showcased official input, a good number of entries could have benefited from a bit more relevant data, and especially the input of those directly affected, as well. Putting a face on these reports really drives home the issue at hand, as the winner here demonstrated.
