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2 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 3
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Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Domestic Car Dealership Main Motors
Best Bank TCF Bank
Best Gas Station Wash N Fill
Best Credit Union First Community Bank
Best Import Car Dealership Toyota City
AUTOMOTIVE
Best Financial Planner Highland Money Management
Best New Car Salesman Peter Downs Synergy Auto Sales
Best Insurance Agent Ernie Bedor Insurance
BANKING & FINANCIAL
Best Tire Store Sears
Best Auto Body Shop Blaine Auto Body
Best Truck Dealership Main Motors
Best Auto Repair Shop Smith Nielsen
Best Used Car Salesman Peter Downs Synergy Auto Sales
Best Car Wash Wash N Fill
Best Insurance Company AAA Best Investment Firm Highland Money Management Best Tax Preparation Ben Weiss Tax Services
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
FOOD & DRINK Best Asian 88 Wok Best Bakery JKB Cakes Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best Beer/Bar Broadway Pizza
Best Deserts Carol's Restaurant
Best Italian Olive Garden
Best Breakfast Carol's Restaurant
Best Dinner Axel's Bonfire
Best Juice Bar Orange Julius
Best Brunch Majestic Oaks
Best Ethnic Nicklow's Café & Baer
Best Liquor Store Network Liquor
Best Buffet Old Country Buffet
Best Family Dining Carol's Restaurant
Best Catering Famous Dave's
Best Hamburger Tavern Bar & Grill
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Soderquist's Market
Best Cup of Coffee Caribou Coffee
Best Happy Hour The Tavern Grill
Best Deli Cub Foods
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Big Dipper
Best Lunch Carol's Restaurant Best Margarita Herradura Spring Lake Park Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats
Best Mexican Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano Best Pizza Chanticlear Best Romantic Restaurant Olive Garden Best Seafood Red Lobster Best Sports Bar Buffalo Wild Wings Best Steakhouse Texas Roadhouse Best Supermarket Cub Foods
4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Book Store Barnes & Noble
Best Hotel/Motel AmericInn
Best Photographer JC Penney Portrait Center
Best Camera Store Ritz Camera
Best Kennel/Boarding
Best Tattoo Parlor Get to the Point Tattoos
Best Employment Services Aerotek Staffing Agency Best Florist Saba Flowers
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
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Best Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home Best Gift Shop Vintage Rose
Facility Gold Star Kennels Best Moving Company Berger Allied Van Lines Best Pet Grooming Grooming Station
Best Toy/Hobby Store Toys R Us Best Veterinary Clinic Foley Blvd Animal Hospital
Best Pet Store Atlas Pet Supply
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
RECREATION
Best Bicycle Shop Pioneer Cycle
Best Gymnastics Perpetual Motion
Best Place to Gamble Grand Casino Hinkley
Best Boat Dealer Rapid Marine
Best Martial Arts Professional Karate
Best Bus Tour Company Carlson Travel
Best Motorcycle Dealer Twin City Harley Davidson
Best Place to Hear Live Music Grand Casino Hinkley
Best Dance Studio Dance Endeavors Best Driving Range Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Best Place for Children's Party Shoreview Community Center
Best Golf Course Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Best Place for Fun Grand Casino Hinkley
Best Golf Equipment Austad's
Best Place to Bowl Brunswick Zone
Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Pleasureland RV Best Ski/Snowboard Store Pinewski's Ski & Board Shop Best Sporting Goods Store Champs Sports Northtown Best Travel Agency R & J Tours
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Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Assisted Living Suite Living
Best Church Choir/Music Program Christ Lutheran Church
Best Mortgage Lender Bell Mortgage
Best Church Youth Group Christ Lutheran Church
Best Real Estate Agent Greater Midwest Realty
Best Pastor/Church Margie Christ Lutheran Church
RELIGION
Best Real Estate Company Greater Midwest Realty
Best Place of Worship Christ Lutheran Church
Best Retirement Community Northgate Woods
REAL ESTATE
Best Vacation Bible School Christ Lutheran Church
Best Senior Apartments Sterling House Best Title Company Cities Title
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6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Chiropractor Dr. Ryan Norling
Best Emergency Care Clinic Unity Hospital
Best Orthodontist Dr. Cellitti - Fridley
Best Clinic Blaine Medical Center
Best Emergency Room Unity Hospital
Best Dentist Dr. Younger Aberdeen Dental
Best Hospital Unity Hospital
Best Pediatrician Dr. Sandy Sackett - Central Pediatrics
Best Dermatologist Associated Skin Care Fridley
MEDICAL
Best Doctor Dr. Sievert Blaine Medical Center
Best OB/GYN Dr. Green Fridley OB/GYN Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Care Doctor Dr. Jensen Blaine Eye Clinic Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Blaine Eye Clinic
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Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
EDUCATION
Best Day Care Kid's Express
Best Hair Salon Lili
Best Preschool Little Red Wagon
Best Manicure/Pedicure Eluxe Nails
Best Principal/School Bill Wick Centennial Lakes Middle Lino Lakes
Best Massage Therapy Stephanie - Curves
Best Public School Northpoint Elementary
Best Spa S.K.I.N.
Best Teacher/School Sue Wimier Northpoint Elementary
Best Personal Trainer Vy Luong - Curves
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best Stylist Molly - Salon Mystique
Best Aesthetic Center Salon Lili
Best Tanning Ultra Tan
Best Colorist Neilie Weidell- Salon Lili
Best Weight Control Center Vy Luong - Curves
Best Gym Curves
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Dry Cleaner Pilgrim Cleaners Best Eyewear Blaine Eye Clinic Best Jewelry Store Goodman's Jewelers
Thank You Blaine
Best Men's Clothing Store Men's Warehouse
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Best Shoe Store DSW
STYLE & FASHION Best Boutique Lillian's Best Bridal Shop Hope Chest
Best Golf Club Best Driving Range
Best Shopping Center Rosedale Mall
46th Hole Restaurant
Best Specialty Clothing Store Victoria's Secret
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8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Blaine/Spring Lake Park
Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Rich's Cabinets Best Carpet Cleaning Zero Rez Best Concrete Company Cemstone
HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Restoration Cleaning Best Appliance Store Warners' Stellian Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's
Best Deck Company National Framing Best Electrician Bassing Electric Best Furniture Store HOM Furniture Best Gutter Company All American Gutter
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Best Hardware Store Frattallone's Ace Hardware
Best Landscaping Services Sublime Landscaping
Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look
Best Heating & Air Company DL Johnson Heating & AC
Best Lawn Care Service Blaine Lawncare
Best Roofing Company American Building Contractors
Best Moving Company Berger Allied Van Lines
Best Siding Company Bell Roofing & Construction
Best Home Improvement Store Menards Best Hot Tub Store Pool Store
Best Paint Store Menards Best Pest Control 4 Seasons Pest Control
Best House Cleaning Maid for a Day Best Landscaping and Garden Center Menards
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