31-01-2025
Post Bulletin named a top newspaper in Minnesota (and won 42 awards too!)
Jan. 31—BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The Post Bulletin collected 42 awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, including the evening's most sought-after prize: the Vance Trophy.
The Post Bulletin won 16 first-place awards, 15 second-place awards and 10 third-place awards. Each award carried different point values. The newspaper with the most points at the end of the evening wins the Vance Trophy.
"The Vance Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards from one of the state's most prestigious news organizations. The entire team at the Post Bulletin works hard to tell the stories of the Rochester region — through editorial and advertising — and we're honored to be recognized for that effort," said General Manager Steve Lange.
Newspapers ranging from small weeklies to large dailies from all over Minnesota submitted about 4,000 entries for the contest, according to the MNA.
The Post Bulletin last won the Vance Trophy in 2022, 2019 and 2018. The trophy is awarded annually to the top multi-day newspaper in Minnesota, and was created in honor of the Vance family of Worthington.
* Brian Todd — Human Interest Story — News Feature
* Mark Wasson — Hard News — Coverage of Court/Crime
* Jason Feldman — Sports Story
* Jason Feldman — Sports Feature Story
* Maya Giron — Press Photographer's Portfolio
* Joe Ahlquist — Photography — Feature Photo
* Maya Giron — Photography — Photo Story
* Joe Ahlquist — Best Magazine Photography
* Steve Lange — Best Magazine Article
* Tessa Olive & Beth Krohn — Self-promotion or House Ad
* Beth Krohn — Use of Color in Advertising
* Special Section for all Multi-day
* Advertising Excellence for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Use of Photography as a Whole for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Magazine General Reporting for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Category X — Coverage of annual community events on various platforms for all Multi-day
* Matthew Stolle — Human Interest Story
* Alex VandenHouten — Sports Feature Story
* Jeff Kiger — Business Profile
* John Molseed — Arts & Entertainment
* Brian Todd — Business Story
* Joe Ahlquist — Photography Feature Photo
* Joe Ahlquist — Best Magazine Photography
* Joe Ahlquist — Photography — Portrait and Personality
* Joe Ahlquist — Photography — Photo Story
* Lily Dozier — Photography — Sports Photo
* Best Magazine for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* General Excellence for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Typography and Design for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* General Reporting for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Editorial Portfolio for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Pat Ruff — Sports Feature Story
* John Molseed — Human Interest Story
* Brian Todd — Human Interest Story — Personality Feature/Profile
* Rebecca Mitchell — Human Interest Story — News Feature
* Maya Giron — Best Magazine Photography
* Maya Giron — Photography — Photo Story
* Joe Ahlquist — Press Photographer's Portfolio
* Becca Larson — Use of Information Graphics/Graphic Illustrations
* Editorial Page as a Whole for Multi-day 10,001 and over
* Best Magazine Cover for Multi-day 10,001 and over