Home Page

Winners of Minnesota Associated Press Association News Contests

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Results of the 2003 Minnesota Associated Press Association news, design and editing and sports contests.

PUBLIC SERVICE
Independent of Marshall, for reporting on school bond referendum.

NEWS WRITING
SPOT NEWS

Under 20,000
1, "Tornado coverage," Tom Cherveny, David Little, Natalie Thoreau, Paul Riemerman, Carolyn Lange, Michael Benedict, West Central Tribune of Willmar.

2, "Christopher home at last," Michael Fielding, Scott Wente, Red Wing Republican Eagle.

3, "A family's tears," Matt Erickson, Renee Richardson, Brainerd Dispatch.

Over 20,000
1, "Suspect has violent past," Steven Wagner, Mike Nowatzki, Dave Forster, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "Rocori school shooting," Staff, St. Cloud Times.

3, "Gagliardi breaks college win record," Staff, St. CloudTimes.

Metro
1, "School shooting," Bill Gardner, Todd Nelson, Amy Becker, Kermit Pattison, Paul Sand, John Welbes, Cynthia Boyd, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

2, "Cold Spring Rocori school shooting," Richard Meryhew, Sharon Schmickle, Chuck Haga, James Walsh, Randy Furst, Bill McAuliffe, Anthony Lonetree, Darlene Prois, Jill Burcum, Matt McKinney, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Courthouse shooting," Bob Shaw, Amy Becker, Tim Nelson, Phillip Pina, Hannah Allam, David Hawley, Ruben Rosario, Eric Hagen, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

FEATURE

Under 20,000
1, "Fred Verant of Chisholm: MIA," Sheila Dianoski, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

2, "Erika: A year without answers," Matt Erickson,
Brainerd Dispatch.

3, "Enjoying every bit of life," Angie Riebe, Mesabi
Daily News of Virginia.

Over 20,000
1, "Many faces of Jeno," Jane Brissett, Duluth News Tribune.

2, "Out of control cult series," Matt Russell, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

3,"Agent's death touches, teaches, friends, family," Hiran Ratnayake, St.Cloud Times.

Metro
1, "Cory's legacy — Out of death, three lives," Josephine Marcotty, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Welcome to my world, A teacher's diary," Kelly Maynard, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "A wound still fresh," John Welbes, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

INVESTIGATIVE

Under 20,000
1, "The state of tourism," Matt Erickson, Renee Richardson, Brainerd Dispatch.

2, "At high risk: Diabetes on the reservation," Angie Riebe, The Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

3, "OB/GYN faced malpractice suit," Rae Kruger, Independent of Marshall.

Over 20,000
1, "Real cuts, real people," Mark Fischenich, The Free Press of Mankato.

2, "Rural health care: Prescription needed," Valerie Kiger, Janet Kubat Willette, Jean Caspers Simmet, Agri News.

3, "Taconite dust revisited," Melanie Evans, Dave Ojala, Lee Bloomquist, Duluth News Tribune.

Metro
1, "Losing ground," Dan Browning, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2,"Politicians Telecoms," Tim Huber, Rick Linsk, Hank Shaw, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

3, "Profiting from hope," Maura Lerner, Glenn Howatt,
Paul McEnroe, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

CONTINUING NEWS COVERAGE

Under 20,000
1, "Tornado coverage," Staff, West Central Tribune of Willmar.

2, "Closing and reopening of a mine," Staff, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

3, "Senate District 27 recount," Cari Quam, Austin Daily Herald.

Over 20,000
1, "RSI investigation," Janell Cole, Mike Nowatzki, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "Dru Sjodin kidnapping," Staff, Grand Forks Herald.

3, "Riots," Staff, The Free Press of Mankato.

Metro
1, "William Janklow coverage," Richard Meryhew, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Legislative coverage," St. Paul Pioneer Press.


ELEMENTS OF EXCELLENCE
(best Iraq war localization)

Under 20,000
1, Staff, Independent of Marshall.

2, Staff, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

3, Staff, Brainerd Dispatch.

Over 20,000
1, Jeff Hansel, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

2, Chuck Frederick, Baird Helgeson, John Myers, Chris Hamilton, Peter Passi, Duluth News Tribune.

3, Michelle Tan, Kate Kompas, St. Cloud Times.

Metro
1, St. Paul Pioneer Press. 2, Staff, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

SWEEPSTAKES

Under 20,000
"Tornado coverage," West Central Tribune of Willmar

Over 20,000
"RSI investigation," Forum of Fargo

Metro
"Losing ground," Star Tribune of Minneapolis

DESIGN & EDITING
PAGE ONE DESIGN

Under 20,000
1, "America readies for war," Dana Yost, Per Peterson, Independent of Marshall, March 19.

2, "Shuttle destroyed," Staff, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia, Feb. 2.

3, West Central Tribune of Willmar, Jan. 28.

Over 20,000
1, "Godspeed, Columbia," Sherry Thien, Holly Thompson, St. Cloud Times, Feb. 2.

2, "Dawn attack," Janelle Vonasek, Grand Forks Herald, March 20.

3, "Columbia is lost," Mike Decaire, Duluth News Tribune, Feb. 2.

Metro
1, "State of hockey has 'lost its head coach,'" Staff, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Aug. 12.

2, "Almost home, 'Columbia is lost,'" Leslie Plesser, Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Feb. 2.

3, "Saddam unearthed," Judy Romanowich, Cory Powell, Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Dec. 15.

NONDEADLINE/FEATURE PAGE DESIGN

Under 20,000
1, "Interstate 360 degrees," Dana Yost, Independent of Marshall.

2, "The upside of down," Jesse Ayala, Jill Koopman, Daily Globe of Worthington.

3, "Now serving," Per Peterson, Independent of Marshall.

Over 20,000
1, "Body of evidence," Dean Witter, Wayne Elfman, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "Spirit fest Midwest," Bobbi Berberich, Grand Forks Herald.

3, "Smile," Bobbi Berberich, Grand Forks Herald.

Metro
1, "Spring training," Laurie Harker, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2,"Chicago," Colleen Kelly, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Evolution of a punk pop grrrl," Laurie Harker, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

Under 20,000
No entries.

Over 20,000
1, "Political civility," Gary Meader, Duluth News Tribune.

2, "Room for two," Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune.

3, "Let's talk turkey," Ken Klotzbech, Amy Liebl, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

Metro
No entries.

HEADLINE WRITING

Under 20,000
1, "Auto body experience," Per Peterson, Independent of Marshall.

2, "Caramel knowledge," Ruth Nerhaugen, Red Wing Republican Eagle.

3, "St. Croix sensory smells profits," Larry Mastbaum, Finance and Commerce.

Over 20,000
1, "Ears to you Mickey," Dean Witter, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "You wanna iguana," Kathy Vos, The Free Press of Mankato.

3, "Orange alert causes red faces," Jeri Hird Dutcher, Grand Forks Herald.

Metro
1, "16 minutes from home," Martha Malan, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

2, "Oh, look at the time! Gotta run!" Steve Fisher, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "British drivers mind ..." Michael Bonafield, Star
Tribune of Minneapolis.

NEWS GRAPHICS

Under 20,000
1, "Wanted: More students," Marla Thompson, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

2, "400 and counting," Per Peterson, Independent of Marshall.

3, "Gov. Pawlenty's budget highlights," Marla Thompson, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

Over 20,000
1, "A closer look at Columbia," Sherry Thien, Holly Thompson, Lisa Mueller, St. Cloud Times.

2, "The American dream," Janelle Vonasek, Bobbi Berberich, Grand Forks Herald.

3, "Grandma's Marathon race day spectator guide," Gary Meader, Duluth News Tribune.

Metro
1, "Critical moments before landing," John Liu, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Sculpting healthy limbs," Alex Leary, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

3, "Great Northern lofts," Tim Montgomery, May Lee, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

FEATURE GRAPHIC

Under 20,000
1, "Remembering the forgotten war," Marla Thompson, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

2, "Their latest hit," Per Peterson, Independent of
Marshall.

3, "Opening day," Per Peterson, Independent of Marshall.

Over 20,000
1, "Securing your home," Kyle Alcott, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "Enter the world of Harry Potter," Wayne Elfman, The Forum of Fargo.

3, "The basics of disc golf," John Poshek, St. Cloud Times.

Metro
1, "Where the dinosaurs roamed," Ray Grumney, Mark Boswell, Jane Friedmann, Dave Silk, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "100 years of flight," Mark Boswell, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Garden party," Ellen H. Thomson, Kirk Lyttle, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

PHOTOS
SPOT NEWS

Under 20,000
1, "Pennock storm," Tom Cherveny, West Central Tribune of Willmar.

2, "Tornadoes strike area," Bill Zimmer, West Central Tribune of Willmar.

3, "Rainbow fire," Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press.

Over 20,000
1, "Rescue hug," Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune.

2, "Diver Rescued," Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune.

3, "Pipeline," Derek Neas, Duluth News Tribune.

Metro
1, "Cold Spring Anguish," Richard Marshall, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

2, "Kirkuk," Richard Sennott, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Tornado Damage," Sherri LaRose, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

GENERAL NEWS

Under 20,000
1, "Soldier's story," Greg Devereaux, Independent of Marshall.

2, "Hermann's elevator," Steve Muscatello, The Journal of New Ulm.

3, "Moving Paul Bunyan," Steve Kohls, Brainerd Dispatch.

Over 20,000
1, "Rocori return," Jason Wachter, St. Cloud Times.

2, "Saying goodbye," John Cross, The Free Press of Mankato.

3, "Sendoff hug," Christina Paolucci, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

Metro
1, "Searching For Sjodin," Ben Garvin, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Tears of War," Brian Peterson, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Prairie Burn," Joe Rossi, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

FEATURE

Under 20,000
1, "Fair ride," Christine Johnson, Austin Daily Herald.

2, "Takes a leap," Monte Draper, Pioneer of Bemidji.

3, "Slide," Lisa Sanders, Austin Daily Herald.

Over 20,000
1, "Headless," Derek Neas, Duluth News Tribune.

2, "Pooch Smooch," Scott Jacobson, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

3, "Cold," Jackie Lorentz, Grand Forks Herald.

Metro
1, "Bath," Stormi Greener, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Stretcher of the House," Jim Gehrz, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

3, "The Last Day," Richard Marshall, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

PICTORIAL

Under 20,000
1, "Colorful balloon," Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press.

2, "Hats off," Greg Devereaux, Independent of Marshall.

3, "Cold morning," Steve Kohls, Brainerd Dispatch.

Over 20,000
1, "Blue Frost," Jerry Olson, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

2, "Tuber," Pat Christman, The Free Press of Mankato.

3, "Morning Drink," John Cross, The Free Press of Mankato.

Metro
1, "Hockey Heaven," Jim Gehrz, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

2, "Early Morning Run," Jim Gehrz, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

3, "Racing the Tide," Judy Griesedieck, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

MULTIPLE IMAGES

Under 20,000
1, "Season of contracts," Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press.

2, "Wildfire," Mark Sauer, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

3, "All tied up," Greg Devereaux, Independent of Marshall.

Over 20,000
1, "Wedding dress fire," Christina Paolucci, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

2, "Islamic scouts," Ann Arbor Miller, The Forum of Fargo.

3, "Bosnia," Colburn Hvidston III, The Forum of Fargo.
Metro

1, "Adopt," Stormi Greener, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Matthew," Stormi Greener, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Northern Front," Richard Sennott, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

PERSONALITY/PORTRAIT

Under 20,000
1, "Quiet in prayer," Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press.

2, "Pearl Harbor survivor," Mark Sauer, Mesabi Daily News of Virginia.

3, "Tank sprayer tryout," Monte Draper, Pioneer of Bemidji.

Over 20,000
1, "Anglin Wayne," Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune.

2, "Father Kerr," John Cross, The Free Press of Mankato.

3, "Survivor," Eric Hylden, Grand Forks Herald.

Metro
1, "Harry Davis," Brian Peterson, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Shama," Richard Sennott, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Steve Allen," Brian Peterson, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

SPORTS

Under 20,000
1, "Safe at home," Anthony Gray, Pioneer of Bemidji.

2, "Soccer pileup," Renee Jones, Owatonna People's Press.

3, "Bittersweet victory,"Ross Thede, Austin Daily Herald.

Over 20,000
1, "Poke in the eye," Dave Wallis, The Forum of Fargo.

2, "Tough loss," Ken Klotzbach, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

3, "Moon dogs," Pat Christman, The Free Press of Mankato.

Metro
1, "Overtime Win," Brian Peterson, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

2, "Safe Landing," Ben Garvin, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

3, "Last Out Victory," Joe Rossi, St. Paul Pioneer Press.

SWEEPSTAKES

Under 20,000
"Pennock storm," Tom Cherveny, West Central Tribune of Willmar.

Over 20,000
"Blue frost," Jerry Olson, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

Metro
"Bath," Stormi Greener, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

PUBLIC SERVICE

1, "School bond support," Independent of Marshall.

2, "Dying tongues," Patrick Springer, The Forum of Fargo.

3, "Battered and betrayed series," Jeff Hansel, Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

BEST WEB SITE

Under 20,000
Austin Daily Herald.

Over 20,000
Post-Bulletin of Rochester.

Metro
Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

BEST PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO AP

"School shootings," Dave Schwarz, St. Cloud Times.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Under 20,000
"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch vs. the city of Brainerd," Matt Erickson, Jodie Tweed and Mike O'Rourke, Brainerd Dispatch.

Over 20,000
"Freedom of Information," The Forum of Fargo.

Metro
"Inside MnDOT," Dan Browning, Pat Doyle, Star Tribune of Minneapolis.

NEW JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Lisa Michals, Duluth News Tribune

GEORGE MOSES AWARD

Ann Heisenfelt, Associated Press