Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Valders Journal Entry Title: How 'Bout It by Mary Thomsen Entry Credit: Mary Thomsen Judge Comment: These columns are amazing. The topics are universal, but the way Mary writes draws you into her life using a clear, conversational style. The reader can feel the writing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Barron News-Shield Entry Title: The BBC comes to Barron County; New appliances may hang you out to dry; Should Wisconsin follow Minnesota in getting a new flag? Entry Credit: Ryan Urban Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Trempealeau County Times Entry Title: Just Another Week Entry Credit: Andrew Dannehy Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Tri-County News (Kiel) Entry Title: Behind the Front Page—Mark Sherry Entry Credit: Mark Sherry Judge Comment: None
