BROOKLYN PARK Minn. – The Winona Post earned 21 awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association for 2022, including six first places.
> Chris Rogers: First for best columnist. First for an article on why the painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” left the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. First and second for editorials. Third for a report on the Winona City Council’s reversal of a mayoral mask mandate.
> Cesar Salazar: First for breaking news coverage on Winona police subduing an armed suspect as he was drawing a gun. Second place for a news photo. Third for business reporting. Third as a new journalist.
> Alexandra Retter: Second for coverage of the Winona Schools Board’s ending its masking requirement. Third for the article integrating interviews and data on the shortage of substitute teachers.
> Monica Veraguth. Third with Rogers and Salazar on useful news for infographics on how to navigate roundabouts.
> Emilio DeGrazia. Third for his “Scents” essays.
> General: First for a special section on the Post’s 50th anniversary. First for its opinion section. First fir advertising. Second for general reporting. Second for its website. Second and third for reporting government. Third for photography. Third for pandemic coverage