Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Red Lake, Wabasso played state’s greatest game 25 years ago Entry Credit: Micah Friez Judge Comment: First place. Well written. I felt like I was in the middle of the action. The writer took me to that place in time.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Albert Lea Tribune Entry Title: 'Group of local officials decide to hang up the whistle' Entry Credit: Tyler Julson Judge Comment: Second place. I enjoyed this. I felt like I was part of the community. Good job.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Detroit Lakes Tribune Entry Title: DL graduate makes history as part of first all-Black team to conquer Everest Entry Credit: Barbie Porter Judge Comment: Third place. I think this article was an exciting topic, very well written! The only thing missing I felt was a little back story on the climbers. A little bit of what drives them.
Competition Comment: All were great entries. Everyone should be proud. I felt the winners captured my attention and drew me in to the moment.