Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: Gov. Evers visits Spring Green, tours Wintergreen property as DALC eyes purchase Entry Credit: Taylor Scott Judge Comment: Nice lede and good context about the visit/grant program at the top. Thorough discussion about the potential project and political dynamics.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Verona Press Entry Title: ‘Don’t think this is putting us off:’ Entry Credit: Maddie Bergstrom Judge Comment: Solid coverage of an important and timely local issue, with lots of voices and examples highlighted.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Price County Review Entry Title: Couple didn’t know they bought a stolen rental car Entry Credit: Tom LaVenture Judge Comment: Fascinating discussion of a all-to-common crime. The author did a nice job zooming in on one couple's experience.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Neenah News Entry Title: State judges gain privacy protection Entry Credit: Bethanie Gengler Judge Comment: Important coverage of new laws protecting judges. The author provided valuable examples and good quotes.
