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New Hope
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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
Thank You New Hope! Thank You for Voting Us #1 “BEST” Optometrist/Eye Glass Store
for voting us
Best Montessori School READERS’ CHOICE
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Our goal is to provide the ultimate eye care experience. Come see the difference.
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D R . K ENNEDY
D R . T RAVERSE
D R . B UGAJSKI
DR. HOLLENBECK
10600 Old Cty. Rd. 15 • Plymouth • (763) 545-8850 • WWW.KENNEDYVISION.COM CMYK
BROOKLYN PARK
MAPLE GROVE
WAYZATA
EDINA/SOUTHDALE
8455 W. Broadway 763.493.9093
11601 73rd Ave. N 763.315.3602
15300 Wayzata Blvd. 952.476.0240
6519 Barrie Rd. 952.920.7450
CORCORAN
PLYMOUTH
CHASKA
23610 County Rd 10 763.498.5437
4355 Highway 169 763.557.6555
1485 White Oak Drive 952.368.4456
ST ANTHONY NEW BRIGHTON 2955 Highway 88 612.788.8010
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Automotive Best Auto Body Shop ABRA/Youngstedt's - Hopkins Best Auto Repair Shop Check Engine Express - Minnetonka Best Car Wash Holiday Best Domestic Car Dealership Luther Chrysler Jeep Dodge Best Gas Station Holiday Best Import Car Dealership Morrie's Hyundai Best New Car Salesman Al Ackerman - Lupient
Best Oil Change Check Engine Express
Best Bank Central Bank
Best Tire Store Discount Tire
Best Financial Planner Bill Tolerud Edward Jones Investments
Best Truck Dealership Luther Chevrolet
Education Best Business School Minnesota School of Business Best College Rasmussen College
Best Insurance Agent Dawn Bijou Janes MN Insurance Group, Inc.
Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori School
Banking & Financial
Best Insurance Company Farmer's Insurance
Best Principal Mr. Zellmer - Good Shepherd
Best Accountant/CPA Bridget McKelvey Johnson & Company, Ltd.
Best Investment Firm Wells Fargo InvestmentsBloomington
Best Private School Good Shepherd Catholic School
Best Accounting Firm Bridget McKelvey Johnson & Company, Ltd.
Best Tax Preparation Eriksen Fromm, PA - Golden Valley
Best Used Car Salesman Al Ackerman - Lupient Auto
THANK YOU FOR
VOTING US BEST HAIR
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Best PTA International Spanish Language Academy PTO Category Continues
Thank You for Voting Us #1 Again!
BEST APPLIANCE STORE!!
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a.c. carlson Appliances SERVING SATISFIED CUSTOMERS SINCE 1954! As always... it is best to buy from A.C. Carlson with a reputation for good, prompt service. You’ll save time and expense later if problems of service or warranty adjustments arise.
Midland Shopping Center
8901 Bass Lake Road, New Hope
Winnetka Ave. & Medicine Lake Rd.
1 block east of 169 on Bass Lake Road
763-546-8745
763.533.5333
HOURS Mon - Thurs 9am-8pm Fri & Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sundays
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Education Continued
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Best Public School International Spanish Language Academy PTO
Best Beer/Bar Wild Bills
Best Dinner Doolittle's Woodfire Grill
Best Liquor Store Costco
Best Breakfast Crystal Cafe
Best Ethnic Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Almsteds
Best Tutoring Program Mathnasium
Best Brunch Granite City Food & Brewery
Best Family Dining Doolittle's Woodfire Grill
Best Lunch Boston's
Best University St. Mary's University
Best Buffet 98 Pounds in Bloomington
Best Hamburger Champps Americana - Richfield
Best Meat Market Cub Foods
Best Vocational School Herzing University
Best Catering Divine Swine
Best Happy Hour Champps Americana - Richfield
Best Mexican El Loro
Food & Drink
Best Cup of Coffee Dunn Bros Coffee
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Dairy Queen - Golden Valley
Best Pizza Broadway Pizza
Best Deli Mort's Delicatessen - Golden Valley
Best Italian Olive Garden- Maple Grove
Best Popcorn Eagles Nest
Best Bakery Byerly's Best Barbecue Champps Americana - Richfield
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A major name brand hearing aid provider wishes to field test a remarkable new digital hearing instrument in the area. This offer is free of charge and you are under no obligation. These revolutionary 100% Digital instruments use the latest technology to comfortably, and almost invisibly, help you hear more clearly. This technology improves speech understanding while reducing background noise. If you wish to participate, you will be required to have your hearing tested in our office FREE OF CHARGE to determine candidacy and report your results with the hearing instruments each week for a three week period. At the end of this period, you may purchase your instrument, if you so desire, at a reduced charge. Otherwise, there is no charge whatsoever for participating in this field test. Special testing will be done to determine the increased benefits of this technology. Benefits of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing loss, noise environment, accuracy of hearing test, and proper fit. This is a wonderful opportunity to determine if hearing help is available for your hearing loss while you evaluate your performance with this technology.
Blooomington 5127 West 98th St. 952-835-4661
Coon Rapids 2003 NW Northdale Blvd 763-755-0690
Burnsville 13755 Nicollet Ave S. 952-898-1966
Plymouth 12805 Hwy 55 763-553-9097
THANK YOU for voting us the BEST HEARING CENTER in the following cities.... READERS’ CHOICE
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• Blaine/Spring Lake Park • Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Columbia Heights/Fridley
• Crystal • Eagan • Edina • Excelisor/Shorewood
• Hopkins • Lakeville • Mounds View/New Brighton • New Hope
• Robbinsdale • St. Louis Park • Wayzata/Orono/Long Lake
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Food & Drink Continued
Best Romantic Restaurant Sunshine Factory
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Best Colorist Nichole Kirt - Hair Proz Salon
Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential Heating & Cooling
Best Fitness Center Body Blast
Best Antique Store Kathie's Finds - Wayzata
Best Hair Peppertree
Best Appliance Store AC Carlson
Best Manicure/Pedicure April and Co
Best Art Gallery Robin Gallery
Best Massage Therapy Natural Chiropractic Center
Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's
Best Stylist Nichole Kirt - Hair Proz Salon
Best Cabinet/Countertop Company PJ's Home Improvement
Best Tanning Rapid Tan - Golden Valley
Best Carpet Cleaning Green Clean
Best Seafood Biella Best Sports Bar Champps Americana - Richfield Best Steakhouse Best Steak House - White Bear Best Supermarket Aldi Best Wine/Bar Nonna Rosa
Thank you for voting us #1! BEST REMODELING COMPANY
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• Blaine • Spring Lake Park • Columbia Heights • Fridley • Crystal
• Golden Valley • Mounds View • New Brighton • New Hope • Robbinsdale
Best Concrete Company Johnson Concrete Best Deck Company Platinum Remodeling Best Electrician Hitec Electric - Todd Bakke Best Fence Company Mid West Fence Best Flooring Store Innovative Flooring Design Best Furniture Store Hom Furniture Best Gutter Company Coty Construction Category Continues
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Winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Lakeville, Mounds View/New Brighton and St.Louis Park Thank you for the votes!
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Home & Garden Continued
Best Handyman MD Property Services, LLC Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware Best Heating & Air Company Residential Heating & Cooling Best Interior Design Jayne Morrison Interiors Best Landscaping & Garden Center Ace Hardware Best Landscaping Services Grounscare Best Lawn Care Service Peter Doran
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Plumbing Company Roto-Rooter
Medical
Best Hearing Center Beltone
Best Remodeling Company Custom Home Remodeling
Best Chiropractor Dr. Bruce Pearson Natural Chiropractic Center
Best Hospital Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look
Best Clinic Allina Medical Clinic - Robbinsdale
Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Kennedy Vision Center
Best Roofing Company Great River Remodeling
Best Dentist Office Dr. J Ostrem - Robbinsdale
Best Pharmacy Walgreen's - 42nd and Winnetka
Best Siding Company Sussel Builders
Best Dermatologist Dr. B Zeleckson - Wayzata
Best Urgent Care Clinic Allina Medical Clinic - Robbinsdale
Best Window Company New Windows For America
Best Doctor Dr. G Morrison - Allina Richfield
OTHER SHOPPING / SERVICES
Best Window Cover Store Jayne Morrison Interiors
Best Emergency Room Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Best Book Store Target Greatland - Plymouth
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Best Fence Company New Hope
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“The Best Pizza in Town” 763-533-0800
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BEST HAPPY HOUR Broadway Pizza Robbinsdale POST
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Medical Continued
Best Photographer Rebecca Hahn Photography
Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty
Best Marina Wayzata Yacht Club
Best Tattoo Parlor Tough Luck Tattoo
Best Retirement Community La Mancha II- Henderson, NV
Best Martial Arts Avatar Karate
Best Employment Services Labor Ready
Best Veterinary Clinic New Hope Pet Hospital
Best Senior Apartments St. Therese of New Hope
Best Place For Children's Party New Hope Bowl
Best Florist Pamela Egan Floral Design
Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Recreation
Best Place To Bowl New Hope Bowl
Best Funeral Home Washburn McReavy
Real Estate
Best Driving Range New Hope Municipal
Best Gift Shop Patina
Best Mortgage Lender Rita Brooks - Prime Mortgage
Best Golf Course New Hope Municipal
Best Lawyer/Attorney Justin Seurer - Seurer Law Firm
Best New Home Builder Centex
Best Hockey Equipment Store Ace Hardware Robbinsdale
Best Pet Store Pet Haven Rescue
Best Real Estate Agent Dayna Murray - Keller Williams
Best Indoor Water Park Wilderness - Wisconsin Dells
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange Golden Valley
Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino Best Place To Hear Live Music Toby Keith's Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV Category Continues
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Style & Fashion
Best Sporting Goods Store Dick's Sporting Goods
Best Consignment Store Shop Again - Hopkins
Best Travel Agency New Departures - David Beneson
Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners - Golden Valley
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Religion
Best Eyeware Kennedy Vision Center
“Best Casino Gaming”
Best Church Choir/Music Program St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Best Jewelry Store Bergstrom Jewelers
Best Pastor Fr. Terry Rasmussen - St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Best Men's Clothing Store Kohl's - St Louis Park
Best Place of Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
New Hope
Best Shoe Store DSW Shoe Warehouse St Louis Park Best Shopping Center Mall of America Best Women's Clothing Store Kohl's - St Louis Park
“Best” Chiropractor
Dr. Pearson says thank you to all his loyal patients for voting him # 1 “Best” Chiropractor in Plymouth, New Hope & Excelsior! Also, Natural Chiropractic Center was voted as the # 1 Massage Center in Plymouth, Brooklyn Park and New Hope! What an honor to have earned that! And what a privilege to be able to serve his patients! THANK YOU! Dr. Pearson will continue in his best efforts to remain worthy of this awesome compliment throughout the New Year and beyond. To show his appreciation, he’ll begin with the special offer below. Would you like the opportunity to be evaluated by Dr. Pearson?
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Call 763.476.4770 for an appointment! 3655 Plymouth Blvd., Ste. 100 (Across from Lifetime Fitness) Plymouth www.naturalchirocenter.com CMYK
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