Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ashland Daily Press Entry Title: Fire destroys historic Bayfield building, damages another; Running toward the flames; Bayfield fire victims struggle to find homes Entry Credit: Rick Olivo, Peter Wasson Judge Comment: Appreciated the way that staff followed up on the original fire stories with feature stories on the first responder who alerted residents and on the difficulty displaced residents have had with finding other affordable housing options. Well written, with memorable details and without sentimentality.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ashland Daily Press Entry Title: Mushers rally after dog team run down Entry Credit: Peter Wasson Judge Comment: This story was well told, with economy of language and excellent pacing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Superior Telegram Entry Title: Warehouse fires Entry Credit: Staff Judge Comment: Fascinating stories about two historic buildings destroyed in a fire in the city of Superior. Excellent detail.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Star-Observer Entry Title: Suspect portrayed as assailant, victim in report Entry Credit: Tom Lindfors Judge Comment: Very readable and well balanced.
