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

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2 Readers’ Choice – Friday, January 24, 2014

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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 mnsun.com

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Friday, January 24, 2014– Readers’ Choice

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AUTOMOTIVE Best Domestic Car Dealership Apple Valley Ford Best Truck Dealership Apple Valley Ford Best Used Car Dealer Apple Valley Ford Best Used Car Salesman Apple Valley Ford Best Auto Body Shop Crystal Lake Automotive Best Towing Company Dick’s Towing

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Best Auto Repair Shop HomeTown Auto Service Best Oil Change HomeTown Auto Service Best Tire Store HomeTown Auto Service Best New Car Salesman Jim Arble - Apple Valley Ford

Best Investment Firm Ameriprise Financial - Steve Gehrke Best Tax Preparation Apple Valley Accounting and Tax Best Insurance Agent Bob Curtis - Farmer’s Insurance Best Accounting Firm Definitive Accounting

Best Gas Station Kwik Trip

Best Financial Planner Steven J. Gehrke Ameriprise Financial Best Bank Wells Fargo Best Credit Union Wings Financial Credit Union

EDUCATION Best Private School All Saints Catholic School

Best Accountant/CPA Scott Binion

Best Car Wash Paradise Car Wash

Best College Carleton College

Best Insurance Company State Farm Insurance

Best Import Car Dealership Walser Honda

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Education Continued

FOOD & DRINK

Best Book Clubs Green Lotus

Best Principal Mr. LaBatte Oak Hills Elementary School

Best Teacher Lori Hughes Small Wonders Preschool

Best PTA North Trail Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership

Best Tutoring Program Mathnasium

Best Public School North Trail Elementary School

Best Sports Bar Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Vocational School Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Preschool Small Wonders Preschool

Best Desserts Byerly’s - Burnsville

Best Business School MN School of Business & Globe College

Best University University of Wisconsin/Superior

Best Pizza Carbone’s Pizzeria

Best Beer/Bar Babe’s Music Bar Best Barbecue Baldy’s BBQ

Best Cup Of Coffee Caribou Coffee

Best Italian Chianti Grill Best Seafood Copper River Best Candy Store Cracker Barrell Best Deli Cub Foods Best Supermarket Cub Foods Best Hamburger Culver’s Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Dairy Delite Category Continues

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Friday, January 24, 2014– Readers’ Choice

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Food & Drink Continued

Best Catering Divine Swine Best Dinner Enjoy! Best Bakery Farmington Bakery Best Asian Golden Wok Best Family Dining Harry’s Cafe Best Popcorn Kalli’s Popcorn Shop - Apple Valley Best Buffet Kings Buffet

Best Liquor Store Lakeville Liquors

Best Happy Hour Rudy’s Red Eye Grill

Best Wine/Bar Mainstreet After Hours

Best Sushi Sawa Japan

Best Breakfast Perkins

Best Ethnic Spice Thai

Best Romantic Restaurant Porterhouse Steak & Seafood

Best Margarita Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant

Best Steakhouse Porterhouse Steak & Seafood

Best Mexican Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant

Best Lunch Ruby Tuesday

Best Health Food Store Valley Natural Foods

Best Brunch Rudy’s Red Eye Grill

Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Valley Natural Foods

Best Meat Market Von Hanson’s Meats

HEALTH & BEAUTY Best Tanning Cabana Tan Best Personal Trainer Erik Peacock - Puravida Fitness Best Aesthetic Center Hannah - Minnesota School of Beauty Best Colorist Hannah - Minnesota School of Beauty Category Continues

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Health & Beauty Continued

Best Stylist Hannah - Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Fitness Center Puravida Fitness

Best Lawn Care Service All American Lawn Care

Best Handyman Errands & Extra’s - Mike Eaton

Best Massage Therapy Turning Leaf Chiropractic

Best Siding Company All Sons Exteriors

Best Electrician Felder Electric

Best Residential Painting Company Bernie’s Painting

Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home - Eagan

Best Remodeling Company Bischel Building

Best Paint Store Hirshfield’s

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Brad Braaten

Best Window Cover Store Hirshfield’s

Best Roofing Company Bradach Roofing

Best Furniture Store HOM Furniture

Best Heating & Air Company Conditioned Air

Best Antique Store Hot Sam’s Antique & Collectibles

Best Weight Control Center Life Wellness Center

HOME & GARDEN

Best Hair Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Window Company A Brilliant View

Best Laser Hair Removal Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Plumbing Company A.J. Alberts Plumbing

Best Manicure/Pedicure Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware

Best Spa Minnesota School of Beauty

Best Home Improvement Store Ace Hardware

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Friday, January 24, 2014– Readers’ Choice

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Home & Garden Continued

Best Deck Company Jon Dimich Deck Creations Best Concrete Company Lowell Russel Concrete Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day Best Pest Control Metro Pest Management Best Arts & Crafts Store Michaels Best Fence Company Midwest Fence Best Flooring Store Natural Stone & Tile

Best Landscaping Services Nature’s Quest Landscaping Best Vacuum Store Oreck Best Landscaping & Garden Center Pahl’s Market Best Hot Tub Store Performance Pool & Spa

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OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES

Best Pharmacy Cub Foods

Best Lasik Fairview Ridges Hospital

Best Allergist Dr Thomas Eisenstadt

Best Orthodontist Lakeville Ortho

Best Pool Store Valley Pool & Spa

Best Doctor Dr. Kamran Ahrar Advanced Familly Eyecare

Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Lakeville Quello Clinic

Best Appliance Store Warners’ Stellian

Best Emergency Room Dr. Miller

Best OB/GYN Oakdale OB/GYN

MEDICAL

Best Chiropractor Dr. Paul Moon - Y Chiropractic

Best Orthopedic Surgeon Ophthalmology PA

Best Hospital Fairview Ridge Hospital

Best Dentist Office Platt Dentistry

Best Urgent Care Clinic Fairview Ridges

Best Plastic Surgeon Twin Cities Cosmetic Surgery

Best Light Store Southern Lights Best Carpet Cleaning The Dry Carpet Guy

Best Hearing Center Beltone Best Dermatologist Center for Dermatology

Best Taxi Airport Taxi Best Tattoo Parlor Aloha Monkey Best Book Store Barnes & Noble Best Moving Company Bester Brothers - South St. Paul Best Limo/Car Service Bever Transportation Best Nanny Service Care.com Category Continues

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Friday, January 24, 2014– Readers’ Choice

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Other Shopping/Services Continued

Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Best Hotel/Motel Choice Hotels Best Pet Store Chuck & Don’s Best Pet Grooming Groomingdale’s Pet Salons Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby Best Childcare KinderCare Best Florist Lakeville Florist

Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Paws and Pals - Prior Lake

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REAL ESTATE Best Title Company Burnet Title - TJ Swanson Best New Home Builder Country Joe Best Mortgage Lender Erik Kolz - PHH Mortgage Best Retirement Community Gramercy Club of Burnhaven

Best Real Estate Agent Scott Seeley & Mike LaVelle Team Solutions Best Assisted Living Stonecrest, Woodbury Best Real Estate Company Team Solutions Coldwell Banker Burnet

RECREATION

Best Senior Apartments Highview Hills

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

Best Apartment Community Lakeville Court

Best Martial Arts Apple Valley National Karate

Best Place To Hear Live Music Babe’s Music Bar

Best Sporting Goods Store Dick’s Sporting Goods

Best Driving Range Brackett’s Crossing Country Club

Best Bicycle Shop Erik’s Bike & Board Shop

Best Golf Course Brackett’s Crossing Country Club

Best Indoor Waterpark Holiday Inn

Best Golf Equipment Brackett’s Crossing Country Club

Best Dance Studio Holly’s Dance Studio

Best Rec Center Brunswick Bowl

Best Marina Kings Cove

Best Travel Agency Casa Travel

Best Place To Bowl Lakeville Family Bowl

Best Outdoor Waterpark Cascade Bay

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Recreation Continued

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Leo’s South Best Boat Dealer Midwest MasterCraft Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino Best Ski/Snowboard Store Pierce Skate & Ski - Bloomington Best Gymnastics TAGS Gymnastics - Apple Valley Best Hockey Equipment Store Total Hockey - Burnsville Best Summer Camp YMCA Camp Streefland

RELIGION

STYLE & FASHION

Best Religious Leader Bill Bohline - Hosanna! Lutheran Church

Best Eyewear Advanced Eye Care Professional

Best Place Of Worship Hosanna! Lutheran Church Best Worship Choir/Music Program Hosanna! Lutheran Church Best Worship School/Program Hosanna! Lutheran Church Best Worship Youth Group Hosanna! Lutheran Church

Best Baby/Infant Store Babies R Us Best Bridal Shop Bride To Be Consignment Best Shopping Center Burnsville Center

Best Women’s Clothing Store Dress Barn Best Shoe Store DSW Best Specialty Clothing Store Epitome, Galleria, Edina Best Jewelry Store Gerster Jewelers Best Men’s Clothing Store Hammermade, Galleria, Edina

Best Children’s Clothing Store Carter at Mall of America Best Dry Cleaners Clover Cleaners - Burnsville

Best Boutique Pink Door Best Consignment Store Turn Style Consignment Store

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12 Readers’ Choice – Friday, January 24, 2014

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