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2014 READERS’ CHOICE look inside to find out who won best...

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Thank You, Readers! You voted and we listened. Hundreds of our readers took time to vote for their favorite community businesses. Everything from the best teacher to the best travel agency, and everything in between. Today, the results are in. Check out all the winners inside or go online at www.mnsun.com

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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop Phil’s Auto Body - Rosemount Best Auto Repair Shop Apple Valley Car Clinic Best Car Wash Paradise Car Wash Best Domestic Car Dealership Apple Valley Ford Best Gas Station Kwik Trip Best Import Car Dealership Burnsville Toyota

Best New Car Salesman Joe Murphy - Apple Valley Ford

Best Accountant/CPA Apple Tax & Accounting

Best Credit Union Wings Financial Credit Union

Best Oil Change Apple Valley Car Clinic

Best Accounting Firm Apple Valley Accounting and Tax

EDUCATION

Best Tire Store Apple Valley Car Clinic

Best Tax Preparation Apple Valley Accounting and Tax

Best Towing Company Paul’s Cedar Avenue Tire

Best Insurance Company Farmers Insurance

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Best Insurance Agent Maggie Suby State Farm Insurance

Best Investment Firm Ameriprise Financial Christine Heller

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Best Montessori School All Stars Montessori Best College Carleton College Best Teacher Christine Ice Shannon Park Elementary

Best Financial Planner Ryan Ash - Thrivent Financial

Best Bank Anchor Bank

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Best Private School All Saints Catholic School

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FOOD & DRINK

Best Preschool Colleenies Beanies Daycare & Preschool

Best Candy Store Abdallah Candies & Gifts

Best Business School Dakota County Technical College

Best Liquor Store Blue Max Liquors

Best Vocational School Dakota County Technical College

Best Happy Hour Bonfire

Best Principal Darrin Kindle, Christian Life

Best Deli Brianno’s Deli-Italia

Best Public School Eastview High School

Best Sports Bar Buffalo Wild wings

Best University University of Wisconsin/Superior

Best Cup Of Coffee Caribou Coffee

Best Desserts Cherry Berry

Best Bakery Farmington Bakery

Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Cub Foods

Best Italian Giuseppe’s Pasta Alforno

Best Supermarket Cub Foods

Best Ethnic House of Wing

Best Mexican El Azteca

Best Breakfast Jensen’s Cafe

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Best Popcorn Kalli’s Popcorn Shop

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Best Sushi Kami Sushi

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Best Margarita Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant Best Buffet Mystic Lake Casino Best Pizza Ole Piper Best Asian Osaka Steak & Seafood Best Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse Best Barbecue Rack Shack BBQ

Best Catering Rascal’s

Best Health Food Store Valley Natural Foods

Best Aesthetic Center Cole’s Salon - Crystal

Best Family Dining Rascal’s

Best Beer/Bar Valley Tap House

Best Stylist Gregg Bakker - The Look Salon

Best Seafood Red Lobster

Best Meat Market Von Hanson’s Meats

Best Massage Therapy Life Wellness Center

Best Hamburger Red Robin

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Weight Control Center Life Wellness Center

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Ring Mountain Creamery Cafe Best Lunch Ruby Tuesday Best Wine/Bar Rudy’s Red Eye Grill

Best Colorist Amber, Chill Salon (Rosemount) Best Tanning Cabana Tan Best Hair Cole’s Salon

Best Manicure/Pedicure Moon Nails Best Fitness Center Nickie Carrigan Fitness Warehouse Category Continues

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Best Paint Store Abbott Paint & Carpet

Best Heating & Air Company Conditioned Air

Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot

Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware - Apple Valley

Best Plumbing Company Dakota Water

Best Interior Design Inspiration Design Center

Best Landscaping & Garden Center Bachman’s

Best Pest Control Ecolab

Best Residential Painting Company J & T Painting Company

Best Furniture Store Becker Furniture World

Best Electrician Felder Electric

Best Handyman Jim Jerikovsky DNL Builders

HOME & GARDEN

Best Remodeling Company Bischel Building

Best Window Company Great Lakes Windows & Siding

Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day

Best Gutter Company 7-10 Services

Best Roofing Company Bormann Brothers

Best Concrete Company Hamland Construction

Best Lawn Care Service Mandinec Group

Best Flooring Store Abbott Paint & Carpet

Best Carpet Cleaning Commercial Steam Team

Best Antique Store Haupt Antiek Market

Best Personal Trainer Nickie Carrigan Fitness Warehouse Best Laser Hair Removal Rejuv Skin and Laser Dr. Steven Selchow Best Spa Revive Salon & Spa

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Best Light Store Menards - Apple Valley Best Arts & Crafts Store Michaels Best Fence Company Midwest Fence Best Landscaping Services Nature’s Quest Landscaping Best Deck Company Outdoor Spaces Design and Build Co Best Pool Store Performance Pool & Spa Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential

Best Art Gallery Robert Trail Library - Rosemount Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Town & Country Granite Best Siding Company Twin Cities Siding Best Appliance Store Warners’ Stellian

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Best OB/GYN Addie CharltonPark Nicollet, Burnsville Best Dentist Office Apple Valley Dental Care Category Continues

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Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Apple Valley Eye Care Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Apple Valley Eye Care Best Pediatrician Apple Valley Medical Center, Dr. Benson

Best Dermatologist Dr. Michael Ebertz/ Skin Doctors/ Burnsville

Best Allergist St Paul Allergy & Asthma, Dr Geller

Best Emergency Room Dr. Michael Ronald

Best Pharmacy Target

Best Orthodontist Dr. Ronald Snyder - Snyder Ortho

Best Plastic Surgeon Twin Cities Cosmetic Surgery

Best Hospital Fairview Ridge Hospital

OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES

Best Hearing Center Beltone Best Orthopedic Surgeon Chris Coetzee Twin City Ortho

Best Urgent Care Clinic Fairview Ridges Best Clinic Health Partners

Best Doctor Dr. Karl Williams - Southdale Peds

Best Hotel/Motel AmericInn Hotel & Suites Best Pet Grooming Bark & Bubble - Rosemount Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Best Lawyer/Attorney Char Hunter at JD Haas Best Childcare Colleenies Beanies Daycare & Preschool Best Gift Shop Divas & Denim Boutique Rosemount Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Dog Day Getaway Best Veterinary Clinic East Valley Animal Clinic Best Limo/Car Service Glidden Category Continues

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Best Book Store Half Price Books Best Place to Work MRCI - Mankato Best Employment Services Office Team Best Pet Store Petco Best Camera Store Pro-Ex Best Florist Rosemount Floral Best Photographer Sue Lund Photography

Best Funeral Home White Funeral Home

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Best Golf Equipment Ken Gorg

Best Bicycle Shop Valley Bike & Ski

Best Marina Lake Calhoun

Best Ski/Snowboard Store Valley Bike & Ski

Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino

Best Indoor Waterpark Water Park of America

Best Place To Hear Live Music Central Park - Rosemount

Best Martial Arts National Karate Academy of Martial Arts

RELIGION

Best Driving Range Cleary Lake

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV

Best Sporting Goods Store Dick’s Sporting Goods

Best Gymnastics TAGS Gymnastics

Best Dance Studio Jamm Dance

Best Summer Camp TAGS Gymnastics

Best Apartment Community Palomino East

Best Place For Children’s Party AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center

Best Real Estate Agent Rebecca Fischer - Coldwall Banker

Best Place To Bowl Apple Place Bowl

Best Real Estate Company Team Solutions Coldwell Banker Burnet

Best Outdoor Waterpark Apple Valley Aquatic Center

Best Senior Apartments The Timbers

RECREATION Best Travel Agency AAA

Best Religious Leader Father Charlie - St. John Neumann Best Worship Choir/Music Program Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Best Worship School/Program Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Category Continues

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Religion Continued

Best Worship Youth Group Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Best Place Of Worship Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Burnsville

Best Dry Cleaners Clover Cleaners - Burnsville Best Boutique Divas & Denim Boutique Rosemount

STYLE & FASHION

Best Women’s Clothing Store Divas & Denim Boutique Rosemount

Best Eyewear Apple Valley Eye Care

Best Jewelry Store Jay F. Jeweler

Best Bridal Shop Bride To Be Consignment

Best Children’s Clothing Store Kohl’s

Best Shopping Center Burnsville Center

Best Men’s Clothing Store Kohl’s

Best Consignment Store Clothes Mentor - Burnsville

Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes

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