WORTHINGTON — The Globe and Forum Communications are expanding our “Best Of” contests with feature stories and a new website, bestofthemidwest.com. The expanded program will build on established contests, including those taking place annually in multiple Forum Communications’ local news markets, such as Best of The Globe. ADVERTISEMENTThese contests serve as a way for community members to recognize local businesses of excellence across a variety of categories. Historically, these contests have taken place during a two-week period, with results published shortly after the conclusion of the contest. Forum Communications has proudly launched a brand new “Best of the Midwest” website, bestofthemidwest.com , that serves as the new home for multiple local “Best of the Best” contests and winner directories from cities across the Upper Midwest, including:Best of the Best, The Globe (formerly Best of The Globe)Best of the Best, Bemidji Pioneer (formerly Best of the Bemidji Area)Best of the Best, Brainerd Dispatch (formerly Best of Brainerd Lakes)Best of the Best, Detroit Lakes Tribune (formerly Best of the Lakes Area)Best of the Best, Alexandria Echo Press (formerly Best of the Lakes Region)Best of the Best, Park Rapids EnterpriseBest of the Best, Post BulletinBest of the Best, Duluth News TribuneBest of the Best, West Central TribuneBest of the Best, Williston Herald (formerly Best of the Bakken)Best of the Best, Dickinson Press (formerly Best of the Western Edge)Best of the Best, InForum (formerly Best of the Red River Valley)Best of the Best, Grand Forks Herald (formerly Best of the Best Greater Grand Forks)Best of the Best, Jamestown Sun (formerly Best of the Jamestown Area)Best of the Best, Mitchell Republic (formerly Best of Mitchell)Read More BusinessWith the launch of this year-round Best Of destination, businesses participating in the contests will be exposed to an even larger audience of voters and fans, creating higher visibility and engagement for local brands.