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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 post.mnsun.com
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Towing Company North Suburban Towing
Credit Union Sharepoint Credit Union
Used Car Dealer Tri City Auto
Financial Planner Ameriprise Financial Stephen Merriman
Used Car Salesman Poquet Auto
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EDUCATION Business School Herzing College Childcare Calvary Lutheran College North Hennepin Community College
Gas Station Hy-Vee
Accountant/CPA Dane Tax Solutions
Insurance Company Brice Skarnes Farmers Insurance - Crystal
Oil Change Cook Automotive - New Hope
Accounting Firm Dane Tax Solutions
Investment Firm Aaron Lindman - Edward Jones
Preschool King of Grace Lutheran School
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Bank US Bank
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Montessori School Step By Step
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Kennel/Boarding Facility Stone Mountain Pet Lodge Lawyer/Attorney Hurwitz Law Firm Limo/Car Service A & J Transportation Pet Grooming Bark & Bathe Pet Store Pet Supplies Plus Photographer Ari Reynolds - Forever Focused Place To Work Hy-Vee Theatre/Playhouse City of New Hope Outdoor Theater Thrift Store Arc’s Value Village
OTHER SHOPPING/SERVICES
Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby Center
Alterations/Tailoring Pilgrim Dry Cleaners
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Book Store Osterhus Bookstore
REAL ESTATE
Camera Store National Camera Exchange Employment Services Talent Choice Florist Cardell Floral Funeral Home Gearty-Delmore Gift Shop Patina
Apartment Community St Therese New Hope Assisted Living The Heathers Memory Care Northridge Care Center Mortgage Lender - Broker Bay Equity - Jeff Chrast
Category Continues
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RECREATION
Real Estate Continued
Real Estate Agent Hawk Realty Company - Tony Hawk Real Estate Company Hawk Realty Company - Tony Hawk Retirement Community Copperfield Hill Senior Apartments Woodbridge of New Hope Title Company Title Choice LLC
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RELIGION Choir/Music Program Armstrong High School Place Of Worship St. Raphaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church Vacation Bible School Sacred Heart Youth Group Sacred Heart
STYLE & FASHION Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing Store Unique Thrift
Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Dry Cleaners
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