Best of the Chippewa Valley

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

Best Local News Writer

Keeping the public informed about notable happenings is critical most days of the year, but especially during a year as turbulent as this one. The Chippewa Herald’s news reporter Parker Reed debuts above the fold at number one, writing award-winning hard news on hot-button issues facing the Chippewa Valley community. Rebecca Mennecke of Volume One becomes only the second woman in the history of the award to place; she’s also the first woman in poll history to take second place. WQOW’s Keith Edwards writes in to third. –Luc Anthony