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2 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
THANK YOU to our loyal readers who took the time to vote for their favorite community businesses!
Thanks All winners are also announced online at www.minnlocal.com
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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 3
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Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie
Best Bank Wells Fargo
Best Domestic Car Dealership Metropolitan Ford
Best Credit Union Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Best Gas Station BP
AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop Paint Genie Best Auto Repair Shop Twin City Tire Company Best Car Wash Cloud 9
Best Import Car Dealership Motorwerks BMW
Best Financial Planner Bill Knapp Ameriprise Financial
Best New Car Salesman Matt Phyle - Suburban Chevrolet
Best Insurance Agent Frank Heintz Insurance Agency
Best Tire Store Twin City Tire Company
BANKING & FINANCIAL
Best Truck Dealership Suburban Chevrolet
Best Accountant/CPA Olson Thielen
Best Used Car Dealer Euro Cars
Best Accounting Firm 5 Star Taxes Golden Valley
Best Insurance Company State Farm Insurance Best Investment Firm Wealth Enhancement Group Best Tax Preparation James S Bury Income Tax Service
Thank You Eden Prairie! READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
Voted Best Specialty Store! 8425 Joiner Way, Eden Prairie 952-944-3111 • www.clothesmentor.com Mon-Fri 10am-8pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm
A totally new kind of resale store for women. Designed for ALL women... sizes 0 - 26, and maternity
-All of our surgeons are board-certified -Accredited in-house surgery center -Discreet back entrance/elevator -Free consultations -We offer a full range of cosmetic surgical procedures
Edina Plastic Surgery, Ltd. 952.925.1765 www.edinaplasticsurgery.com 6525 France Avenue, Suite 300 • Edina, Minnesota 55435
4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie
Best Principal/School Mrs. Berg - International School of Minnesota
EDUCATION Best College Hennepin Technical College Best Preschool Wooddale Preschool
Best Laser Hair Removal Refine Laser & Electrolysis Best Manicure/Pedicure Sanctuary Salon
Best Private School Minnehaha Academy Bloomington Campus
Best Massage Therapy Elements Therapeutic Massage
Best Public School Eden Prairie High School
Best Personal Trainer Jason Ivesdal - Higher Power Training
Best Teacher/School Mrs. Martinson - Minnehaha Academy
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best University St Thomas University
Best Aesthetic Center Salon Lili
Best Vocational School Hennepin Technical College
Best Colorist Jamie Yaeck - Salon Lili Best Gym Lifetime Fitness Best Hair Salon Lili
Best Spa Elements Therapeutic Massage Best Stylist Jamie Rubenzer - GiVann's Best Tanning Golden Tan Best Weight Control Center Slimgenics
“Nothing Speaks As Loudly As
Thank you for voting us Best Dry Cleaners Eden Prairie
Experience” 651-451-2222
Best Fence Company Eden Prairie
EDEN PRAIRIE ~ 8254 Commonwealth Dr Hours: Sun: 10-4pm • Mon-Fri: 7-8pm • Sat: 7-5pm
952-944-1232
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14409 Excelsior Blvd
MAPLE GROVE 13250 Grove Dr N
ROGERS 13575 Northdale Blvd
952-979-3385
763-416-6040
763-428-8140
Sun: closed Mon-Fri: 7-7pm • Sat: 8-5pm
Sun: 10-4pm Mon-Fri: 7-8pm • Sat: 7-5pm
Sun: closed Mon-Fri: 7-7pm • Sat: 9-5pm
FR EE ESTIMATES & FINANCING AVAILAB LE
Visit us at the Home & Patio Show in St. Paul February 17-20 & the Home & Garden Show in Minneapolis March 2-6
MIDWEST Fence
AND MANURACTURING COMPANY
www.midwestfence.com
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 5
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Eden Prairie
Best Beer/Bar Prairie Ale House
Best Desserts Kowalski's
Best Juice Bar Insta Juice
Best Breakfast Original Pancake House
Best Dinner Redstone Grill
Best Liquor Store Eden Prairie Liquor
Best Ethnic India Palace
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Kowalski's
Best Sports Bar Champp's
Best Lunch Jason's Deli
Best Steakhouse Wildfire
Best Margarita Don Pablo's
Best Supermarket Cub Foods
Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats
Best Sushi Lil Sushi on the Prairie
Best Mexican Chipotle
Best Wine/Bar JJ's Coffee Company and Wine Bar
Best Brunch Redstone Grill
Best Family Dining Woody's Grille
Best Buffet China Buffet
FOOD & DRINK
Best Candy Store Groveland Confections Best Catering Ruby Tuesday
Best Asian Kabuki
Best Cup of Coffee Dunn Bros Coffee
Best Bakery Panera
Best Hamburger Lion's Tap
Best Deli Jason's Deli
Best Barbecue Baker's Ribs
Best Happy Hour Redstone Grill Best Health Food Store Lakewinds Natural Foods Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Freeziac
Best Pizza Punch
Best Italian Biaggi's
Best Popcorn AMC Theaters
Thank You Eden Prairie & Chanhassen for Voting Us #1
Best Romantic Restaurant Wildfire Best Seafood Wildfire
Thank You for Voting Us #1 Funeral Home in Eden Prairie!
BEST HAMBURGER!!
$
1 OFF
Family owned and operated for over 150 years, Washburn-McReavy is committed to providing you and your family with caring and professional funeral services.
ANY FAMOUS HAMBURGER DINE IN ONLY Limit 1 coupon per person. Not valid with any other offer. Present when ordering. Coupon expires RC Feb. 28, 2011
FUNERAL CHAPELS, CEMETERIES, AND CREMATION SERVICES
Proudly serving you for over 50 years, your hosts Bert & Bonnie Notermann!
952-934-5299
16180 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN
www.lionstap.com
Monday-Sunday 11am-10pm
The McReavy Family
Eden Prairie Chapel 7625 Mitchell Road (952) 975-0400 www.washburn-mcreavy.com
info@washburn-mcreavy.com
6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Eden Prairie
Best Art Gallery Art Resource Gallery Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's
HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Mountain Air Duct Services Best Antique Store Mainstreet Consignment Best Appliance Store Sears
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home Best Furniture Store Gabberts
Best Cabinet/ Countertop Company Country Cabinets
Best Gutter Company Hauge Construction
Best Carpet Cleaning Zero Rez
Best Handyman Hauge Construction
Best Concrete Company Gardner Concrete
Best Hardware Store Home Depot
Best Deck Company Hauge Construction Best Electrician HiTec Electric Best Fence Company Midwest Fence Best Flooring Store Home Depot
Best House Cleaning Molly Maids Best Interior Design Devane Design Best Landscaping and Garden Center Home Depot Best Landscaping Services Natural Lawn America Best Lawn Care Service Lawn Ranger
Best Heating & Air Company Sedgwick Heating & Air Conditioning Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot Best Hot Tub Store Dolphin Pool & Spa
Best Plumbing Company Pipeline Supply Best Remodeling Company Hauge Construction Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look Best Roofing Company Tollefson Bros Exteriors Best Siding Company Eagle Siding & Roofing
Best Light Store City West Fan Man
Best Vacuum Store Sears
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's
Best Window Cleaning Anderson Windows
Best Pest Control Plunkett's Pest Control
Best Window Cover Store Custom Drapery & Blinds by Micael Esch
Best Pool Builder Dolphin Pool & Spa
W E T HANK YOU E DEN P RAIRIE F OR V OTING U S B EST ! ✓ Best Senior Apartments
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
✓ Best Assisted Living ✓ Best Retirement Community 431 Prairie Center Drive • Eden Prairie (Right across from Eden Prairie Mall)
…because the journey matters
952.828.9500 www.the-colony.org
ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE • TRANSITIONAL CARE • CARE SUITES CMYK
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Eden Prairie
Best Allergist Dr. Wexler - Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care Best Chiropractor Healthy Living Best Clinic Fairview Clinic - Eden Center Best Dentist Prairie Dental Group
MEDICAL
Best Dermatologist Dr. Lee - Dermatology Specialists Best Doctor Dr. Heidi Peters - Fairview Clinic - Eden Center Best Emergency Care Clinic St Francis Medical Central
Best Emergency Room Methodist Hospital Best Hearing Center Sound Hearing Richfield Best Hospital Methodist Hospital Best OB/GYN Dr. Christine Larson - OB/GYN West Best Optometrist /Eye Glass Store Steven Hepokoski - Park Nicollet Clinic Best Orthodontist Boger Dental
Best Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Cederberg Minnesota Orthopedics Best Pediatrician Dr. Mulvey - All About Children Best Pharmacy Target Best Plastic Surgeon Edina Plastic Surgery
8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Eden Prairie
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Book Club Bearpath
Best Hotel/Motel Hyatt Place
Best Taxi Suburban Taxi
Best Book Store Barnes & Noble
Best Moving Company Sorensen's Apartment Movers
Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange
Best Nanny Service Alecia Godall
Best Childcare New Horizon Academy
Best Pet Grooming ADOGO Pet Hotel
Best Veterinary Clinic Flying Cloud Animal Hospital
Best Florist Belladonna Florist
Best Pet Store Petco
Best Funeral Home Washburn McReavy Funeral Home
Best Photographer Rebecca Hahn Photography
Best Gift Shop Kathie's Finds
Best Tattoo Parlor Acme Tatto
1065 Hennepin Town Rd Eden Prairie
952.405.6220 NEW CLIENT SPECIAL
Not All Massage Is Created Equal
$
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55-minute
full body massage Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on gift cards. Expires: 3/15/11
Thank You Eden Prairie For Voting Us Best Massage Therapy & Best Spa!
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Eden Prairie
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 9
Eden Prairie
Best New Home Builder On The Level
Best Church Choir/ Music Program Wooddale Church
RELIGION
Best Real Estate Agent Randy Kellogg - Edina Realty
Best Church Youth Group Lutheran Campus Minstry Worship Band
Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty
Best Pastor/Church Pastor Anderson
Best Retirement Community The Colony
Best Place of Worship Immanuel Lutheran Church Best Vacation Bible School The 412 - Eden Prairie Assembly of God
REAL ESTATE Best Apartment Community Burning Tree Best Assisted Living The Colony Best Mortgage Lender Prime Mortgage
Thank You Eden Prairie! for voting us best Auto Repair/Tire Store BASIC LUBE, OIL & FILTER Includes: • install new filter • FREE 15 point inspection • up to 5 qts. of major brand oil • most cars and light trucks
$
1099 SERVICE RECOMMENDED EVERY 3,000 MILES
Not available at all locations. Must redeem at time of purchase. Expires 2/20/11. Environmental fees and taxes extra.
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Family owned since 1968
12479 Plaza Dr. • Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-829-8000 • www.twincitytire.com
Best Senior Apartments The Colony Best Title Company Edina Realty Title
10 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Eden Prairie
Best Dance Studio Summit Dance Studio
Best Motorcycle Dealer Wild Prairie Harley Davidson
Best Driving Range Golf Zone Golf Course
Best Place for Children's Party Kidcreate
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Sports Authority
Best Place for Fun Brunswick Bowl
Best Sporting Goods Store Sports Authority
Best Place to Bowl Brunswick Bowl
Best Summer Camp Pump It Up
Best Place to Gamble Mystic Lake Casino
Best Travel Agency AAA
Best Golf Course Glen Lake Golf Course Best Golf Equipment Golf Galaxy
RECREATION Best Bicycle Shop Erik's Bike Shop Best Boat Dealer Gander Mountain Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours
Best Gymnastics TAGS Gymnastics - Apple Valley Best Hockey Equipment Store All About Sports Best Martial Arts Wolf Studios
Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV
Best Place to Hear Live Music Santorini
Best Motorcycle Dealer Lakeville Harley Davidson
Tony Nicklow and the Santorini staff say
Thank You Eden Prairie
Voted #1 for “Best” Place for Live Music
Voted Best Real Estate Company in Eden Prairie! “At the Eden Prairie office, we have a terrific group of individuals who are a dedicated, hard-working bunch! You can’t work with a better team!” Brian Duoos, Broker/Manager
READERS’ CHOICE
SE RVI N G ED E N PR A Y L D U I RIE PR O FOR OVER 20 YEARS !
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND 13000 Technology Drive Exit Prairie Center Drive off Highway 5
952-546-OPAA (6722) santorinimn.com
• Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm • Lunch and Dinner Served Daily • Happy Hour Drink and Food Specials • Full Bar • Book Your Next Event
11800 Singletree Lane • Eden Prairie
952-944-7107 www.edenprairie.edinarealty.com
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Thank You! Apple Valley • Burnsville • Lakeville
Eden Prairie
Best Children's Clothing Once Upon A Child
VOTED
Best Consignment Store Turnstyle
et n i b a C t s e B top r e t n u o C & Company
Best Dry Cleaners StartBrite Cleaners Best Eyewear Pearle Vision
2010
Best Jewelry Store Aurora Best Men's Clothing Store Gap
STYLE & FASHION Best Baby/Infant Store Once Upon A Child Best Boutique Hot Mama
www.CountryCabinets.com 612.221.1327
Thank You READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
for voting us the best!!
Best Concrete Company - Eden Prairie Best Concrete Company - Excelsior Best Concrete Company - St. Louis Park Best Concrete Company - Wayzata
Expert Concrete Installation and Foundation Repair.
Best Shopping Center Eden Prairie Center Best Specialty Clothing Clothes Mentor Eden Prairie Best Women's Clothing Express
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12 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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