Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Albert Lea Tribune Entry Title: 9/11 anniversary section Entry Credit: Albert Lea Tribune Judge Comment: This was a great way to show that we were all affected even if we were not at the attacked sites.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Special section Entry Credit: Bemidji Pioneer Judge Comment: This is for the 'What's in a Name?' edition. I wish my local newspaper would do this for our town. How many times has Stoner sign needed to be replaced?!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Park Rapids Enterprise Entry Title: Veterans' Day Salute Entry Credit: Park Rapids Enterprise staff Judge Comment: This is the best layout I have ever viewed for a Veterans' Day Edition.