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Heights Herald students win multiple awards at Minnesota State Journalism Awards

Columbia Heights Public Schools · October 29, 2025
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Summary

A Heights Herald student and the Highlander News Network won All-State Golds and other placements at the 2025 Minnesota State Journalism Awards; student sports editor Christian Pena reported results to the board.

Christian Pena, sports editor for the Heights Herald and a sophomore, presented a Highlander highlight to the board at the Oct. 28 meeting and reported that Highlander News Network received multiple honors at the 2025 Minnesota State Journalism Awards. Pena said the Highlander News Network earned All-State Gold, the Teen Voice podcast received All-State Gold, the website earned All-State Bronze, the editorial cartoon placed second and photojournalism illustration took first place.

Board members responded with congratulations and invited the student and staff to pose for photos by the flag. Vice Chair Palmer and other board members complimented the professionalism and dedication of student journalists.

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