Enterprise recognized for work with state awards

By Enterprise Staff
The Kittson County Enterprise again received awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. This year, judges from Illinois reviewed more than 4,000 entries.
Each year, Editor Margie Holmgren and Reporter Anna Jauhola enter this contest in the non-multi-day circulation 1,001 to 1,500 category. There are more than 50 newspapers across the state that fit in this category.
Holmgren entered select copies of the Enterprise for the category Advertising Excellence and garnered second place. This category celebrates the overall excellent use of display and classified advertising. Judges considered consistent ad quality, variety of advertisers, creativity, good design and general appearance. The judge commented, “Pleasing graphics, great typography choices.”
To be recognized for an overall excellence award is a great accomplishment.
Reporter Anna Jauhola took first place for the Human Interest Story category with an article featuring a local volunteer who gives rides to those in need. The article, titled “There’s a lot of people out there in need,” featured Dick Satterlund and his friendship with his life-long friend Kenny Hunter, the premise of which morphed into helping others. This was originally published in the April 24, 2024, edition.
“These are my favorite stories because they tell of the unsung heroes, many who don’t want recognition but know the importance of what they do, no matter how small the gesture,” Jauhola said. “Those selfless actions show what community is all about, and I’m always grateful to those who are willing to share their stories with me.”
Jauhola also brought home third place in the Social Issues category with an article called, “Sensory toolboxes promote awareness and inclusion.” This article featured Aaden Peterson, a student at Lancaster School who has autism, and his mother, Alaura Sjogren, who wanted to bring more awareness to the needs of people who are neurodivergent. This article originally appeared in the April 10, 2024, edition of the Enterprise.
“These stories from our communities really bring a lighter side to a sometimes overwhelming job,” Jauhola said.
As we continue on with this year, looking for the best ways to serve our advertisers and the public, we recognize the Enterprise wouldn’t be what it is without its dedicated readership and supporters. Thank you to our readers, advertisers, regular subscribers, contributors and everyone else in between. Without you, we would not have a medium in which to share your stories.