Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Knot News Entry Title: Fond du Lac restores its annual lacrosse camp Entry Credit: Brady Slater Judge Comment: Love this article. It is really rich with imagery plus details some interesting historical info and details about lacrosse.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cloquet - Pine Journal Entry Title: 40 years later, Moose Lake's Triple Crown teams stand alone Entry Credit: Jake Przytarski Judge Comment: This is a really cool story talking about this basketball team. I think it is a great feature story with many interesting facts.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Perham - Focus Entry Title: 'I'll cherish it forever:' Brian Ramos proud to bring state championship back to Perham Entry Credit: Jared Jared Rubado Judge Comment: This is a really great piece. I love the lede and makes readers feel like they are watching the story unfold in front of them. Great job.