Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Lodi Enterprise and Poynette Press Entry Title: Lodi School District becomes target of national political trends Entry Credit: Jonathan Stefonek Judge Comment: Good details and background on Lodi district. Great effort in reporting this information.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: Heather Schaefer on School District of Rhinelander Entry Credit: Heather Schaefer Judge Comment: Thorough reporting on a range of subjects. Demonstrates understanding of topics. On-target coverage of a tough topic.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sun-Argus Entry Title: Fall expo and young authors share their talents; The class of 2023 is graduated from Elmwood and Spring Valley High Schools; Flood heaven with prayers suggests minister at Elmwood prayer vigil Entry Credit: Paul J. Seeling Judge Comment: Stories are easy to read. Creates interest through telling the story.