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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 www.mnsun.com

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Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers

AUTOMOTIVE

Best Truck Dealership Luther Brookdale Chevrolet

Best Financial Planner James A. Bear

Best Domestic Car Dealership Luther Brookdale Toyota Scion

Best Accounting Firm Johnson & Co.

Best Import Car Dealership Luther Brookdale Volkswagen

Best Tax Preparation Johnson & Co.

Best Gas Station Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Superette

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Best Insurance Company Minnesota Insurance Group

Best Auto Body Shop Check Engine Express

Best Investment Firm Bill Tollerud - Edward Jones

Best Towing Company Citywide Service Towing

Best Bank Bremer Bank

Best Tire Store Galaxy Auto & Tire Center

Best Insurance Agent Dawn Bijou-Janes Minnesota Insurance Group

Best Auto Repair Shop Auto Pro Auto Service Best Oil Change Auto Pro Auto Service

Best Car Wash Kwik Trip

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Best Accountant/CPA Scott Muehler - Kelly & Muehler

Best Principal Linda Perdaems Nd Toni Beckler, Woodland Elementary Best Teacher Neil Eerdmans - Oxbow Creek Best College North Hennepin Community College Best Vocational School North Hennepin Technical College Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori

Best Credit Union Trustone Financial

EDUCATION Best Business School Anoka Ramsey Community College

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Education Continued

Best University University of Wisconsin/Superior Best PTA Woodland Elementary PTO Best Public School Woodland Elementary School

FOOD & DRINK Best Hamburger 5-8 Grill Best Catering Almstedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Market Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Almstedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Market

Best Family Dining Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Best Cup Of Coffee Caribou Coffee

Best Brunch Girvan Grille

Best Wine/Bar Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Cherry Berry

Best Dinner Girvan Grille

Best Desserts Bakers Square

Best Supermarket Cub Foods

Best Romantic Restaurant Girvan Grille

Best Beer/Bar Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Barbecue Dickey Barbecue

Best Steakhouse Girvan Grille

Best Deli Byerlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Best Margarita El Toro

Best Pizza Godfathers

Best Seafood C-1 Buffet

Best Breakfast Fat Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eggs

Best Lunch Hooks Fish and Chicken

Best Candy Store Candyland Minneapolis

Best Mexican Fiesta Cancun

Best Popcorn Candyland Minneapolis

Best Liquor Store G Will Liquor

Best Italian La Cucina di Nonna Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante Italiano

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Best Spa New Reflections Salon

Best Roofing Company Chuba

Best Fitness Center Planet Fitness

Best Siding Company Chuba

Best Hair Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cuts & Tans

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Designed & Made - Brian Grabski

Best Weight Control Center Curves - Brooklyn Center

HOME & GARDEN

Best Air Duct Cleaning Ductworks Heating and Air

Best Colorist Deb Silver - Max Salon & Spa

Best Appliance Store A.C. Carlson Appliances

Best Laser Hair Removal Dr. Crutchfield

Best Handyman A1 Handyman Services

Best Personal Trainer Jeff Barrett - Healthy Training

Best Vacuum Store AAA Vacuum Sales

Best Manicure/Pedicure Nellie - Hair Proz

Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware

Best Sushi Lemongrass

Best Stylist Alison Allen

Best Sports Bar Mad Jacks

Best Massage Therapy Aurora Massage Associates

Best Buffet Mystic Lake Casino Best Meat Market Osseo Meat Market Best Bakery Panera Bread Best Happy Hour Roasted Pear Best Asian Sweet Basil

Best Landscaping Services Family Tree Best Furniture Store Furniture Manor Best Interior Design Furniture Manor Category Continues

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Home & Garden Continued

Best Gutter Company Great River Remodeling Best Carpet Cleaning Green Clean Carpet Care Restoration Best Lawn Care Service Green Dynamics Best Electrician HiTech Electric Best Arts & Crafts Store Hobby Town Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot Best Flooring Store Innovative Flooring Design

Best Plumbing Company JDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plumbing

Best Window Company New Windows for America

Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Armstrong Kennels

Best Heating & Air Company Kath Heating & Air

Best Deck Company Pine Ridge Builders

Best Veterinary Clinic Brookdale Animal Hospital

Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day

Best Remodeling Company Pinecone Builders

Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Best Landscaping & Garden Center Malmborgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Center & Greenhouse

Best Paint Store Sherwin Williams

Best Photographer Christopher Adam Photography

MEDICAL

Best Hotel/Motel Embassy Suites

Best Fence Company Midwest Fence Best Residential Painting Company Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Painting Company Best Concrete Company Mozeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concrete & Masonry

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Best Hearing Center Beltone Best Doctor Dr. Andrew Litchy Bhakti Wellness Center

Best Employment Services Express Employment Professionals

Best Clinic Dr. Beth Berns

Best Book Store Half Price Books

Best Dentist Office Elite Dental

Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby

Best OB/GYN Health Partners

Best Childcare Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daycare

Best Hospital North Memorial

Best Florist Pamela Egan Floral Design

Best Urgent Care Clinic North Memorial

Best Pet Grooming Top Dog Pet Grooming

Best Orthodontist Pan Orthodontics Best Emergency Room Regions Hospital

OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES Best Moving Company AAA Moving Company

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Best Funeral Home Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

Best Lawyer/Attorney Anderson Law Office Scott L. Anderson

REAL ESTATE Best Title Company Concierge Title Best Real Estate Agent Diana Allen Minnesota Home Ventures Best Real Estate Company Minnesota Home Ventures Best New Home Builder Novak-Fleck

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Real Estate Continued

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV

Best Driving Range Edinburgh Golf Course

Best Ski/Snowboard Store Pinewskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board Shop

Best Golf Course Edinburgh Golf Course

Best Bicycle Shop Trailhead Cycling & Fitness

Best Golf Equipment Edinburgh Golf Course

Best Martial Arts World Tae Kwon Do

Best Indoor Waterpark Maple Grove Community Center

RELIGION

Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners

Best Place Of Worship Edinbrook Church

Best Shoe Store Stride Rite

Best Mortgage Lender Rita Brooks - Prime Mortgage Best Retirement Community St. Therese of New Hope

RECREATION Best Dance Studio Brooklyn Park Park & Rec Program Best Gymnastics Brooklyn Park Rec Best Summer Camp Brooklyn Park Rec Best Place To Bowl Brunswick Bowl

STYLE & FASHION

Best Travel Agency Cruise Holidays

Best Place For Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party Maple Grove Community Center Best Rec Center Maple Grove Community Center

Best Jewelry Store Gould Jewelers Best Eyewear Kennedy Vision Health Center Best Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing Store Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Best Religious Leader Pastor Todd McMurry Grace Lutheran Church

Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino

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