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

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2 Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 23, 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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Thursday, January 23, 2014– Readers’ Choice

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Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

AUTOMOTIVE

Best New Car Salesman Paula Losleben Brookdale Toyota Scion

Best Car Wash Brookdale Car Wash

Best Towing Company Schmit Towing

Best Import Car Dealership Brookdale VW

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Best Credit Union Wings Financial Credit Union

Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori Brooklyn Park

EDUCATION

Best Preschool Step By Step Montessori Brooklyn Park

Best Insurance Agent Duey Hoefer - Farmers Insurance

Best Principal Brian Sullivan Maranatha Christian Academy

Best University University of Wisconsin/Superior

Best Accountant/CPA Knoll Tax Service

Best Vocational School Brown College

Best Accounting Firm Knoll Tax Service

Best College Concordia University

Best Bank Bremer Bank

Best Oil Change Kevin’s Auto Repair

Best Private School Maranatha Christian Academy

Best Business School Anoka Ramsey Community College

Best Auto Body Shop Galaxy Auto & Tire Center Best Tire Store Galaxy Auto & Tire Center

Best Tax Preparation Knoll Tax Service

Best Gas Station Kwik Trip Best Truck Dealership Luther Brookdale Chevrolet

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FOOD & DRINK

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Best Catering Dickey Barbecue

Best Meat Market Hackenmueller Meats

Best Seafood C-1 Buffet

Best Margarita El Loro

Best Sushi C-1 Buffet

Best Mexican El Loro

Best Italian La Cucina di Nonna Rosa’s Ristorante Italiano

Best Sports Bar Chops Bar and Grill

Best Family Dining Emily’s Cafe

Best Supermarket Cub Foods

Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Family Dollar

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Culver’s

Best Breakfast Fat Nat’s Eggs

Best Pizza Davanni’s

Best Brunch Girvan Grille

Best Barbecue Dickey Barbecue

Best Steakhouse Girvan Grille

Best Desserts 50’s Grill Best Hamburger 5-8 Grill Best Dinner American Legion Best Beer/Bar Brooklyn Center American Legion Best Happy Hour Brooklyn Center American Legion Best Lunch Brooklyn Center American Legion Best Liquor Store Brooklyn Center Liquors

Best Buffet Mystic Lake Casino Best Bakery Panera Bread Best Cup Of Coffee Panera Bread Best Candy Store Sindi’s Sweet Shoppe Best Romantic Restaurant Sweet Taste of Italy Category Continues

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Thursday, January 23, 2014– Readers’ Choice

Award Winners List 2014 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

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Best Wine/Bar Wadesworth at the Marriott

HEALTH & BEAUTY Best Personal Trainer Brookdale Health - Idunna Fitness Best Fitness Center Brooklyn Center Community Center Best Weight Control Center Curves Best Spa TAJ Salon Best Massage Therapy Wanda Hall

HOME & GARDEN Best Appliance Store A.C. Carlson Appliances Best Vacuum Store AAA Vacuum Sales Best Antique Store Antique Alley Best Gutter Company Barnhouse Exteriors Best Remodeling Company Brandt Builders Best Carpet Cleaning Broadway Rental Equipment Company

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Home & Garden Continued

Best Concrete Company Broadway Rental Equipment Company Best Home Improvement Store Broadway Rental Equipment Company Best Handyman Cady Handyman Best Lawn Care Service Clean Cut - Ben Schmidt Best Deck Company Decks Unlimited Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Designed & Made - Brian Grabski

Best Interior Design Grand Design Interiors

Best Air Duct Cleaning Marsh Heating & Air

Best Dentist Office Brooklyn Boulevard Dental

Best Furniture Store HOM Furniture

Best Electrician Mayer Electric

Best Heating & Air Company Kath Heating & Air

Best Fence Company Midwest Fence

Best Doctor Dr. Owen Oneil Twin City Orthopedics

Best Roofing Company Knutson Roofing and Siding

Best Landscaping Services Peter Doran Lawn & Landscaping

Best Siding Company Knutson Roofing and Siding

Best Paint Store Sherwin Williams

Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day

Best Window Company Walker Roofing

Best Landscaping & Garden Center Malmborg’s Garden Center & Greenhouse

MEDICAL Best Hearing Center Beltone

Best Emergency Room Fairview Southdale Hospital Best Hospital North Memorial Best Urgent Care Clinic North Memorial Best Orthodontist Pan Orthodontics Best Pediatrician Partners In Pediatrics

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Thursday, January 23, 2014– Readers’ Choice

Award Winners List 2014 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES Best Moving Company AAA Moving Company Best Employment Services Atlas Staffing Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Best Veterinary Clinic Compassionate Care

Best Toy/Hobby Store Hobby Town Best Lawyer/Attorney Little Law Firm Best Photographer Markei Photo Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange Best Childcare Step By Step Montessori

Best Pet Grooming Cutting Edge Pet Care

REAL ESTATE

Best Hotel/Motel Embassy Suites

Best Assisted Living Copperfield Hill

Best Funeral Home Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

Best New Home Builder Dingman Custom Homes Category Continues

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Real Estate Continued

Best Real Estate Agent Roxie Robertson - Re Max Best Retirement Community The Crossing Best Senior Apartments The Crossing

RECREATION Best Place To Bowl AMF Earle Brown Lanes Best Gymnastics Brooklyn Park Rec

Best Golf Equipment Centerbrooke Golf Course

Best Martial Arts The Academy

Best Sporting Goods Store Dick’s Sporting Goods

Best Bicycle Shop Trailhead Cycling & Fitness

Best Hockey Equipment Store Letterman Sports

RELIGION

Best Indoor Waterpark Maple Grove Community Center Best Place For Children’s Party Maple Grove Community Center Best Rec Center Maple Grove Community Center Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino

Best Golf Course Centerbrooke Golf Course

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV

Best Place Of Worship Family of God Lutheran Church Best Worship School/Program Living Word Christian Center Best Worship Youth Group Terrance Chong - Living Word Christian Center

Best Religious Leader Tim Burt Living Word Christian Center

STYLE & FASHION Best Men’s Clothing Store K & G Stores Best Women’s Clothing Store Opitz Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners

Best Worship Choir/Music Program Tim Amstutz Living Word Christian Center

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