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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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AUTOMOTIVE Best New Car Salesman Allan Ackerman

Best Car Wash Paradise Car Wash Best Import Car Dealership Richfield Bloominton Honda

Best Used Car Dealer Allan Ackerman Best Auto Body Shop Bon Auto Body Best Oil Change Elsen’s Best Gas Station Holiday Stationstores

Best Towing Company T&T Automotive

BANKING & FINANCIAL Best Accountant/CPA Apple Tax & Accounting Best Insurance Company Chubb

Best Auto Repair Shop HomeTown Auto Service

Best Insurance Agent Maggie Suby State Farm Insurance

Best Credit Union Richfield Bloomington Credit Union Best Accounting Firm Rick Johnston Best Financial Planner Ryan Ash - Thrivant Financial Best Investment Firm Securus Best Bank TCF Bank Best Tax Preparation Tonsager Tax & Accounting

EDUCATION Best Teacher Amy Noran, Fraser Best Private School Blessed Trinity Catholic School Best Principal Deedee Stevens-Neal Best Preschool Fraser School Best Business School Minneapolis Community & Technical College

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Education Continued

Best College Normandale Community College Best Montessori School Rainbow Montessori Best Public School Richfield Middle School Best University University of Wisconsin/Superior

FOOD & DRINK Best Hamburger 58 Club Best Ethnic Aida Mediterranean

Best Pizza Broadway Pizza

Best Bakery Denny’s Fifth Ave Bakery

Best Lunch Houlihan’s

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Best Liquor Store Edina Liquor

Best Wine/Bar Houlihan’s

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Best Dinner Enjoy!

Best Sports Bar Jake O’Connor’s Public House

Best Deli Byerly’s

Best Meat Market Everet’s Meats

Best Catering Jakes City Grille

Best Desserts Cheesecake Factory

Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Fresh Seasons Market

Best Steakhouse Maynard’s Restaurant

Best Margarita Cintia’s of Mexico

Best Beer/Bar Houlihan’s

Best Seafood McCormick & Schmick’s

Best Mexican Cintia’s of Mexico

Best Happy Hour Houlihan’s

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Food & Drink Continued

Best Buffet Mystic Lake Casino Best Family Dining Perkins Best Supermarket Rainbow Foods Best Barbecue Scott J - Mama’s Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Sebastian Joe’s Best Candy Store Sindi’s Sweet Shoppe

Best Cup Of Coffee Starbucks

Best Manicure/Pedicure Max Salon & Spa

Best Deck Company D.M. Construction

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Spa Max Salon & Spa

Best Handyman Douglas Morey

Best Hair Salon Junallo

Best Residential Painting Company Fraenkel Painting

Best Stylist Deb Silver - Max Salon & Spa

HOME & GARDEN

Best Roofing Company Gates General Contractors

Best Personal Trainer Erik Peacock - Puravida Fitness

Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware

Best Massage Therapy Jen - Max Salon and Spa

Best Plumbing Company Bob’s Sewer Service

Best Fitness Center LA Fitness

Best Siding Company CSC Exteriors

Best Colorist Anne Morey - Salon Junello

Best Concrete Company Greg and Jessie Gardner Best Paint Store Hirshfield’s

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Home & Garden Continued

Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot Best Interior Design Inspiration Design Center Best Electrician JNH Electric Best Light Store Lighten Up Best Antique Store Loft Antiques Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day

Best Arts & Crafts Store Michaels

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Satoree Design

Best Allergist Dr Helm, Allergy and Asthma Care

Best Fence Company Midwest Fence

Best Heating & Air Company Soderlin Heating & Air

Best Dermatologist Dr. John Obrien - Park Nicollet

Best Window Company Minnesota Windows

Best Gutter Company Tonka Seamless Gutters

Best Doctor Dr. Karl Williams - Southdale Peds

Best Landscaping Services Nature’s Quest Landscaping

Best Landscaping & Garden Center Tonkadale Greenhouse

Best Lawn Care Service Outdoor Perfection

Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Edina Eye Care

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Best Remodeling Company Plekkenpol Builders Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential

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Medical Continued

Best Hospital Fairview Southdale Hospital Best Urgent Care Clinic Fairview Southdale Hospital Best OB/GYN Generations Women’s Health Clinic Best Orthopedic Surgeon Park Nicollet Clinic Best Dentist Office Paul Berg DDS Best Orthodontist Richfield Orthodontics

Best Pediatrician Southdale Pediatrics

Best Pet Grooming Pets Are In

Best Veterinary Clinic Woodlake Veterinary Hospital

OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES

Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Pets Are Inn

REAL ESTATE

Best Employment Services Award Staffing Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Best Florist Flowerama - Richfield Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby Best Gift Shop Patina

Best Childcare Richfield Fun Club - Fun For Fours Best Lawyer/Attorney Sandahl & Associates Best Photographer Sue Lund Photography Best Funeral Home Washburn-McReavy Funeral & Cremation Services

Best New Home Builder Breckenridge Builders Best Title Company Burnet Title - TJ Swanson Best Apartment Community City Bella Best Mortgage Lender Erik Kolz - PHH Mortgage

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RECREATION

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Best Bicycle Shop Penn Cycle

Best Indoor Waterpark Water Park of America

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

Best Place To Bowl Pinstripes

Best Motorcycle Dealer Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson

Best Real Estate Company Team Solutions Coldwell Banker Burnet

Best Driving Range Braemar Golf Course

Best Gymnastics Richfield Gymnastic

RELIGION

Best Assisted Living The Pines

Best Golf Course Braemar Golf Course

Best Outdoor Waterpark Richfield Pool

Best Place Of Worship Calvary Christian Reformed Church - Edina

Best Retirement Community Village Shores

Best Dance Studio Just For Kix

Best Summer Camp Scrubs Camp

Best Senior Apartments Village Shores

Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino

Best Sporting Goods Store Sports Authority

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV

Best Marina St. Paul Yacht Club

Best Real Estate Agent Scott Seeley & Mike LaVelle Team Solutions

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Best Religious Leader Richfield Lutheran Church, Pastor Rolf Olson

Best Consignment Store Assistance League

Best Worship Choir/Music Program Woodlake Lutheran Church

Best Women’s Clothing Store Dana’s Apparel Best Jewelry Store Hub Jewelers Best Specialty Clothing Store Macy’s Best Shopping Center Southtown

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