2022 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Sports Feature Story ( Over 7,000) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record
    Entry Title: Healing in nature
    Entry Credit: Zach Hacker
    Judge Comment: I kept coming back to this story. The honesty of the quotes drew me in. Great details tell so much about the personality. The story brings mental health in focus through a sport.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record
    Entry Title: Pioneers cross-country team runs for those who can't
    Entry Credit: Sheila Bergren
    Judge Comment: This story shows the impact of a simple gesture that made a difference in the growth of a team. I thought the comments from the individual athletes were powerful.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster
    Entry Title: Edison wrestler dominates in three sports
    Entry Credit: Marla Khan-Schwartz
    Judge Comment: This story tells a powerful femaie athlete's story. It made me want to see her compete. The photo strengthens the story.
  • Competition Comment: None