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Bloomington
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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 minnlocal.com
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CARDS, GUM, MINTS, CANDY, CUPS, TSHIRTS, HATS
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Automotive Best Auto Body Shop Lehman's
Best New Car Salesman Brian Peterson - Freeway Ford
Banking & Financial
Best Insurance Agent Brent Mohlenhoff
Best Oil Change Freeway Ford Quick Lane
Best Accountant/CPA Natalie Burns Burns Brothers Financial Group
Best Insurance Company State Farm/Brent Mohlenhoff
Best Tire Store Freeway Ford
Best Accounting Firm Burns Brothers Financial Group
Best Investment Firm Burns Brothers Financial Group
Best Towing Company Bobby & Steve's
Best Bank US Bank
Best Truck Dealership Freeway Ford
Best Tax Preparation Natalie Burns Burns Brothers Financial Group
Best Credit Union Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union
Best Used Car Dealer Freeway Ford
Best Financial Planner Natalie Burns Burns Brothers Financial Group
Best Auto Repair Shop LeRoy's Great Bear Best Car Wash Paradise Car Wash Best Domestic Car Dealership Freeway Ford Best Gas Station Holiday Best Import Car Dealership Walser Toyota
Best Used Car Salesman Barry McDaniels - Freeway Ford
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1
BEST CONCRETE COMPANY! Apple Valley • Eagan • Lakeville • Richfield Bloomington • Edina • Plymouth • Wayzata
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FAVORITE CHINESE RESTAURANT
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We are proud to be a part of Bloomington, both as a business and also as a place where we have enjoyed raising our family. From our first small carry-out in 1958 to our present full service restaurant, we are thankful for the patronage of many generations of loyal customers. For the past 53 years, David Fong’s has built a strong history of community service, gladly supporting youth athletics, civic organizations, and other charitable causes. Our family tradition also continues at Fong’s of Prior Lake and D. Fong’s of Savage.
Thank you for your support! David and Helen Fong & family
In Bloomington
David Fong’s Restaurant 9329 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 952-888-9294
1958-2012 Our family tradition also continues at .... Fong’s Restaurant & Bar 4770 Pleasant Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-3664
D. Fong’s Chinese Cuisine 4321 Eagan Drive (Co. Rd. 42) Savage, MN 55378 952-894-0800
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Education Best Book Clubs EP Reads Best Business School Minnesota School of Business Best College Rasmussen College Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori School Best Preschool Nativity of Mary Best Principal Barb Castagna - Nativity of Mary
Best Private School Nativity of Mary School Best PTA Westwood Elementary School
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Best Vocational School Northwestern Health Sciences University
Best Breakfast Perkins Best Brunch Woolley's
Food & Drink
Best Public School Hillcrest Community School
Best Buffet 98 Pounds
Best Asian David Fong's
Best Teacher Jon Peterson Westwood Elementary School
Best Bakery Denny's 5th Avenue
Best Tutoring Program Mathnasium
Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best University St. Mary's University
Best Beer/Bar Woolley's
Best Candy Store Droolin' Moose Best Catering ABC Catering Best Cup of Coffee West Side Perk Coffee House
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Bloomington for Choosing Us As The # APPLIANCE STORE! We are Proud to be the “ORIGINAL” GE Liquidator For The Upper Midwest Region Since 1984
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Thank You for Voting Us #1!
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General Contractors Best Roofing Company ■ ■ ■
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(952) 476-7601 (763) 550-0043 (651) 221-2600 GatesGeneralContractors.com 14650 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN • 952-975-609
3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 Lic # 6793 Plymouth, MN 55447
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Food & Drink Continued
Best Happy Hour Cowboy Jack's
Best Margarita Applebee's
Best Sports Bar Joe Senser's
Best Health Food Store Whole Foods
Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meat Market
Best Steakhouse Timberlodge Steakhouse
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Scoop's
Best Mexican Chipotle
Best Supermarket Cub Foods
Best Italian Fat Lorenzo's
Best Pizza Fat Lorenzo's
Best Sushi Osaka Steakhouse
Best Liquor Store Sids
Best Popcorn Droolin Moose
Best Wine/Bar Applebee's
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Lunds
Best Romantic Restaurant Kincaid's
Best Lunch Chez Daniel
Best Seafood Red Lobster
Best Deli Lunds Best Desserts Baker's Square Best Dinner Applebee's Best Ethnic Gyropolis Best Family Dining Applebee's Best Hamburger Culver's
Thank you for voting us #1! BEST SPORTS BAR
Thank You For Voting Us the #1 Steak House for the Second Year!!
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Health & Beauty Best Aesthetic Center Max Salon & Spa Best Colorist Deb Silver - Max Salon & Spa Best Fitness Center Snap Fitness Best Hair Max Salon & Spa Best Laser Hair Removal Permanent Choice Best Manicure/Pedicure Max Salon & Spa
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Best Massage Therapy Max Salon & Spa Best Personal Trainer Anne Moore Best Spa Max Salon & Spa Best Stylist Deb Silver Max Salon & Spa
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Thank you for voting All Home Health as the Best in home health care company to work for in Bloomington for the second year in a row! We strive to be the best for you!
Best Tanning Lakeside Tanning Best Weight Control Center Weight Watchers - Edina
Because Quality of Life Depends on Quality of Personal Care 8100 26th Ave. S. # 165 • Bloomington, MN 55425
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Betty Jenneman Garvey is honored to be voted the 2011
BEST BLOOMINGTON ATTORNEY Garvey, Boggio & Hendricks, P.A. has been serving clients since 1983. The legal firm is big enough to provide legal expertise but small enough to treat its clients with the personal attention they deserve. Garvey, Boggio & Hendricks, P.A. practices exclusively in estate planning, will and trust preparation, elder law, incapacity planning, special needs trusts and probate and trust administration. Attorneys in the firm have received state and national recognition for professionalism and service.
Thank You to the Voters in Bloomington for Voting Us Best Supermarket!
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Oxboro Square Shopping Center SE corner of 98th & Lyndale 525 West 98th Street in Bloomington 952-881-2243 | oxborodentalcare.com
“We’ll help you smile!” Dr. Mark W. Bachman & Dr. Bonnie Wachter Swenby
Home & Garden Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential Heating & Cooling Best Antique Store Laurie's Trunk Antiques Best Appliance Store Appliance Outlet Best Art Gallery Bloomington Art Center Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Inspiration Design Center
Best Carpet Cleaning ZeroRez Carpet Cleaning Best Concrete Company Gardner Construction Best Deck Company Jon Dimich Deck Creations Best Electrician Enebo Electric Best Fence Company Dakota Fence Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home Best Flooring Store Inspiration Design Center Category Continues
Thank You for Voting Us #1 for the 2nd Year Running In Bloomington! We’ve Been Pleased To Serve You For Over 46 Years!
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Thank you for voting us #1 for the 2 nd year! #1 ETHNIC RESTAURANT IN BLOOMINGTO N
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www.TheGyropolis.com • 952.746.2091 2325 West 90th Street, Bloomington
• Once again voted Top Orthodontist in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly “Top Dentists” edition • Complimentary shuttle to local area schools • Emphasizing non-extraction techniques
South West corner of 90th & Penn Elite Premier Provider of Invisalign, clear aligner therapy.
Dr. Jesse N Veil, DDS, MS, PA Bremer Bank Building 11800 Singletree Lane, Suite 200 Eden Prairie Fairview Clinic Building 600 W. 98th St., Suite 300 Bloomington Heatherton Ridge 8758 Egan Drive Savage/Prior Lake P: 952.903.9484 F: 952.941.7091
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Best House Cleaning Molly Maid
Best Paint Store Sherwin-Williams
Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look
Best Interior Design JC Penney's
Best Pest Control Rainbow Pest
Best Roofing Company Gates Roofing
Best Landscaping & Garden Center Bloomington Garden Center
Best Plumbing Company Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating
Best Siding Company Gates Roofing
Best Landscaping Services Cooper Jr Landscaping
Best Pool Store Peter's Billiards
Best Vacuum Store Al's Vacuum
Best Lawn Care Service Fertilawn
Best Printer Postal Dispatch
Best Window Company New Windows For America
Best Light Store Creative Lighting - St. Paul
Best Remodeling Company Cabinet Pak
Best Furniture Store Slumberland Best Gutter Company Gates Roofing Best Handyman LetUs Serivce Best Hardware Store Fratallone's Best Heating & Air Company Bloomington Heating /Air Conditioning
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Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot
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Thank You for Voting us #1 Best Frozen Custard & Best Hamburger
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You don’t want a college that’s just average, you want one that’s You don’t want a college that’s just average, you want one that’s
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Winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in Winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Lakeville, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Lakeville, Mounds View/New Brighton and St.Louis Park Mounds View/New Brighton and St.Louis Park Thank you for the votes! Thank you for the votes!
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WHO’S YOUR FAV WINNERS 2 YEARS IN A ROW IN THESE CATEGORIES: Best Hair Best Manicure & Pedicure
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Best Spa in Bloomington & Eden Prairie
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Medical Best Allergist Dr. Oh - Southdale Pediatrics Best Chiropractor Dr. Cory Emberland Bloomington Family Chiropractic Best Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic Best Dentist Office Oxboro Dental Best Dermatologist Dr. Mitchell Bender Dermatology Specialists, Edina
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Best Doctor Dr. K. Wycoff Fairview Oxboro Clinic Best Emergency Room Abbott Northwestern Hospital Best Hearing Center Accuquest Best Hospital Abbott Northwestern Hospital Best Lasik Dr. Ralph Chu Best OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Baker - Edina Category Continues
Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church 9920 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55437 (952) 835-7585 www.nhumc.net Thank you for your consideration. We give thanks for the opportunity to serve and minister with the Bloomington churches in Jesus’ name. May God be honored and you be blessed. You READERS’ are always welcome to come and celebrate God’s CHOICE goodness with us.
Proud to be Voted #1 Thanks Bloomington!
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We tailor lawncare programs to meet your lawn’s special needs. • Fertilizing/Crabgrass & Broadleaf Weed Control • Spring & Fall Cleanup • Landscape Services
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Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 • Sunday School at 9:45
Handicapped accessible
Pastors: Donavon P. Eslinger, Otis P. Borop
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Best Book Store Barnes & Noble
Best Orthodontist Dr. Jesse Veil - Veil Orthodontics
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange - Edina
Best Orthopedic Surgeon TRIA
Best Childcare Kids Safari
Best Pediatrician Dr. Mary Beth Hanson Park Nicollet Clinic
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All Kinds Clipped has won Readers’ Choice 2 years in a row–in Bloomington, Brooklyn Park and Crystal! We would like to thank our loyal customers, we love each and every dog we groom!
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Best Outdoor Water Park Bloomington Aquatic Center
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Best Place For Children's Party American Girl
Best Hockey Equipment Store Westwood Sports
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Best Indoor Water Park Water park of America
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18 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Religion
Best Vacation Bible School Oxboro Evangelical Free Church
Best Consignment Store Savers
Best Shopping Center Southtown Shopping Center
Best Church Choir/Music Program Nadia Johnson Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church
Style & Fashion
Best Dry Cleaners Oxboro Cleaners
Best Specialty Clothing Store Dana's
Best Baby/Infant Store Carter's
Best Eyeware Lenscrafters - Edina
Best Women's Clothing Store Herberger's
Best Boutique Bloomington Drug
Best Jewelry Store Wixon Jewelry
Best Bridal Shop David's Bridal
Best Men's Clothing Store Marshalls
Best Children's Clothing Store Marshalls
Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes
Best Church Youth Group Rachael Warner - Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church Best Pastor Fr. Richard - St. Bonaventure Catholic Community Best Place of Worship St. Edward's Catholic Church
Thank You! Thank you for once again choosing Kids’ SAFARI as the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Child Care!
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Southtown shopping center Cele
brating 50 Years
Kids’ SAFARI offers Safe Age-appropriate Fun Adventures in Recreation and Imagination, before and after school, at all 10 Bloomington Public Schools elementary sites.
Kids’ SAFARI Administrative Office 2575 W. 88th St, Bloomington MN, 55341 General Info: 952-681-6125 Fax: 952-681-6101
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9000 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55420 952.884.6152
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Meadow Woods Assisted Living
Thank you Sun Current readers for voting Meadow Woods Assisted Living the best assisted living two years in a row!
WE APPRECIATE YOU VOTING US #1 TWO YEARS RUNNING! Leroy's Great Bear Tire and Auto Center proudly provides the following services: * Year ‘round full car maintenance & repair - no appointment necessary * Immediate Tire Repair and Oil Changes * Wiper blades sold & installed immediately * Continuous Car Wash - No Lines. Discounts with gas purchase * Propane filled right away– Gas Grills - RVs * Convenience Store * Gasoline - Diesel / Non-Oxygen Premium for Small Engines & collector cars, MSRA * Gift Cards available to be used for all services * Vehicle Interior Cleaning and Detailing
WE DO IT ALL! meadow woods assisted living
952-888-1010 www.martinluthercampus.com
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Thanks for making our hard-to-find but worth the search pizza #1 in Bloomington!
How can we thank you? say Now through January 31, just “Fat’s is Number 1 with Me!” f your total bill. when ordering and get 10% of y included. Dine-in, Take-out and Deliver
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W 84th St
Nicollet Ave
Lyndale Ave S
35W
311 W. 84th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 Inside the Everett McClay VFW post 1296 (SW entrance) 952-888-3282
Pilsbury Ave S
W 82nd St
Fat Lorenzo’s II Restaurant & Bar
W 86th St
Daily: 10:30am - 10:00pm
(Excludes alcohol)
And Bloomington, Fat’s Loves Ya Back!
Minnesota’s Great(est) Pizza Parlor USA Today 2010 (The best dang restaurant in the worst dang location you’ll ever want to find!) CMYK
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The BEST Domestic Car Dealer! The BEST Used Car Dealer!
For Voting Us The
The BEST
BEST!
The BEST New Car Salesman -
Used Car Salesman Barry McDaniels!
Brian Peterson!
So If You Are In The Market For A New Vehicle, Why Not Come Visit The BEST! Freeway Ford Open 24/7 At www.freewayford.net
FREEWAY FORD CMYK
9700 LYNDALE AVE. S. HWY 35W & 98TH ST. EXIT
1-800-875-5908