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MINNETONKA READERS VOTED FOR THEIR FAVORITES IN: Food & Drink, Automotive, Home & Garden, Real Estate, Recreation, Health & Beauty, Education, Banking & Financial, Medical, Other Shopping Service, Style & Fashion, Religion

www.MinnLocal.com

2 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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

Success in school, and in life.

Thank You, Readers, For Voting Sylvan Your First Choice For Tutoring Programs!

SYLVAN OFFERS FREE ACT AND SAT PRACTICE TESTS AND CONSULTATIONS! Minnetonka/Plymouth

Chaska

10590 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55305

172 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318

Near Ridgedale

Cty Rd 41 & Pioneer Trail

952-544-6253 info@sylvanmtka.com www.sylvanlearning.com

952-466-3838 info@sylvanchaska.com

Advanced Reading, High School Math, Writing, Homework, Study Skills, College Prep and More!

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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 3

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Domestic Car Dealership Morrie's Minnetonka

Minnetonka

Best Bank Wells Fargo

Best Gas Station Holiday

Best Credit Union Hopkins Schools Credit Union

Best Import Car Dealership Lexus of Wayzata

Best Financial Planner Bill Tollerud - Edward Jones

Best New Car Salesman Mike Dalton - Lexus of Wayzata

AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Body Shop Hopkins Auto Body Best Auto Repair Shop Hopkins Tire & Auto Best Car Wash Mr. Carwash

Best Tire Store Discount Tire Best Truck Dealership Village Chevrolet Best Used Car Dealer Poquet Auto Sales Best Used Car Salesman Tom Herman - Lexus of Wayzata

Pump It Up of Plymouth Thanks the Readers of Minnetonka & Wayzata for Voting Us the #1 Place to Have a Childrens Party

BANKING & FINANCIAL Best Accountant/CPA Bridgette McKelvey Johnson & Co

Best Insurance Agent Dawn Bijou Janes Minnesota Insurance Group Best Insurance Company Scott Fricke - Northwestern Mutual

Thank You Minnetonka for making The Scoreboad Bar & Grill READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

Home of the GLOW Party!

Buy One, Get One Pop In Play or Family Jump ‘N GLOW Admission!

#1 #1 #1 #1

Happy Hour Buffet Beer/Bar Sports Bar

Expires 2/24/2011

Birthday Parties • Special Events 3500 Holly Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 763-553-0340 www.pumpitupmn.com

Great Food & Casual Dinning 952.935.6537 • www.scoreboardmn.com

5765 Sanibel Dr Minnetonka

4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Minnetonka

Best Preschool Step By Step Montessori

Best Gym Snap Fitness

Best Principal/School David Adney - Minnetonka High School

Best Hair Salon Lili Best Manicure/Pedicure Salon Lili

Best Private School St John the Baptist - Excelsior

Best Massage Therapy Touch of Elements

Best Public School Hopkins High School

EDUCATION Best College Normandale Community College Best Day Care All Saints Day Care

Best Teacher/School Paul Olsen - Minnetonka High School

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Tutoring Program Sylvan Learning Center

Best Aesthetic Center Cole's Salon-Burnsville

Best University University of Minnesota

Best Aesthetic Center Salon Lili

Best Spa Salon Lili Best Stylist Alan G - Salon Lili Best Tanning Ultra Tan

Best Colorist Jaime Yaeck - Salon Lili

Best Weight Control Center Weight Watchers Online

2010 Voted

“Best Private School”

®

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

MINNETONKA Hwy 7 & County Road 101

“Family-Owned”since 1984

On behalf of our staff here at Cub Minnetonka, we would like to thank our customers for making us #1

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JOY + FAITH + KNOWLEDGE

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

WITNESS the DIFFERENCE

• • • • •

Award winning teaching staff MNSAA accredited Preschool through 8th Grade Core academics with top NWEA test scores Spanish, Music, Band, Gym, Sports Technology including smart/star boards, audio enhancers, lap top program • Extended care after school • Catholic faith tradition

Come to our Open House

Sunday, January 30

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

9:00 AM to Noon - Pancake Breakfast 11:30 AM Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Sessions 11:45 AM Middle School Presentation and Student tours

St. John the Baptist Catholic School 638 Mill Street • Excelsior, MN 55331 952.474.5812 www.stjohns-excelsior.org

www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 5

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Beer/Bar Scoreboard

Best Desserts Groveland Confections

Best Italian Campiello

Best Pizza Pizza Luce

Best Breakfast Yo Yo Donuts

Best Dinner Gianni's Steakhouse

Best Liquor Store Big Top Liquors

Best Brunch Spasso

Best Ethnic Christos Greek Restaurant

Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Lakewinds Natural Foods

Best Romantic Restaurant Campiello

Best Buffet Scoreboard

Best Family Dining Champp's Best Hamburger Gold Nugget

Best Lunch Pairings Food & Wine Market

Best Catering Tino's Café Pizzeria

Best Happy Hour Scoreboard

Best Margarita Applebee's

Best Cup of Coffee Yo Yo Donuts

Best Health Food Store Lakewinds Natural Foods

Best Meat Market Village Meats

Best Candy Store Groveland Confections

FOOD & DRINK Best Asian Big Bowl Best Bakery Yo Yo Donuts

Best Deli Crossroads Delicatessen

Best Barbecue Famous Dave's

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Adele's Frozen Custard

Pet Stuff owners Tom & Teresa Brunes would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our greatly valued customers who recognize the passion we have for them and their pets.

We are honored to receive the Readers’ Choice Award, and will continue to bring you the best premium pet supplies and customer service we can.

Best Mexican Porta Del Sol

Best Seafood Blue Point Best Sports Bar Scoreboard Best Steakhouse Gianni's Steakhouse Best Supermarket Cub Foods Best Sushi Origami Best Wine/Bar Spasso

5555 Pioneer Creek Dr. • Orono, MN

763-479-3189

www.northshoregym.org

Thanks again for 20 years of support!

MOVING SOON!

TWO LOCATIONS!

MINNETONKA EXCELSIOR 14665 Excelsior Blvd

After 20 Years in our current Minnetonka location we will be expanding and moving to the west end of the Glen Lake Center!

2473 Hwy. 7

952-930-9383 952-474-9383

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Food Toys

Gymnastics is part of our human nature. Your local gymnastics club is a place where kids of all ages build on this instinct to realize their true potential. Want your child to learn fitness, confidence and self-esteem?

Want your child to get the hang of a happy, healthy life? Join North Shore Gymnastics today and help your child achieve their true potential!

SAME BUILDING, NEW LOCATION!

Life needs balance

Life needs strength

Treats Supplies

Wild Bird Feed Small Animals & Bird Supplies

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NSGA has served the Western Suburbs for over 37 years!

NSGA offers classes for boys & girls ages 18 months-18 years!

All staff complete a background check.

All coaching staff is USAG safety certified.

North Shore also offers some of the best Birthday Parties in town!

6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

MEDICAL

Best Allergist Gary Berman - Allergy & Asthma Specialists

Best Dermatologist Dr. Rustad - Ridgeview Clinic Excelsior

Best Cardiologist Dr. Soma Sen - Park Nicollet Clinic

Best Doctor Dr. Todd Holcomb - Lakeview Clinic

Best Chiropractor Dr. David Freidson - Freidson Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, P.A.

Best Emergency Room Ridgeview Medical Center

Best Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic Best Dentist Dr. Greg Olson Glen Lake Family Dental

Best Pediatrician Wayzata Pediatrics Best Pharmacy Zoss Drug Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brian Kobienia

Best Hospital Abbott Northwestern Hospital Best OB/GYN Dr. Elisa Wright - Diamond Women's Center

Best Orthodontist Dr. Nelson - Minnetonka

Best Vascular Surgeon Dr. M Mark Melin - Park Nicollet Clnic

Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Costco

Thank You Hopkins and Minnetonka!

For selecting us in the 2010 Sun Sailor Reader’s Choice.

To show our appreciation for your support we would like to offer all readers

15% off

Serving the Western Suburbs for 15 Years

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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Thank You Minnetonka for voting us #1!!

or a small remodel, they both deserve our attention to every detail.

Best Deck Company Best Window Company Best Remodeling Company Best Landscaper Best New Home Builder

Specializing in Total Home Remodeling.

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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 7

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Place To Work Bestmark

Best Funeral Home Huber Funeral Home

Best Pet Store Pet Stuff - Glen Lake

Best Book Club Providence Academy

Best Gift Shop The General Store

Best Photographer Rebecca Hahn Photography

Best Book Store Excelsior Bay Books

Best Hotel/Motel Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen

Best Tattoo Parlor Electric Dragonland

Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange

OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES

Best Childcare Step By Step Montessori Best Employment Services Joanne Meehl Career Services Best Florist Bachman's

Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Paws, Claws & Hooves

Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby Best Veterinary Clinic Village Animal Hospital

Best Lawyer/Attorney Justin Suerer - Suerer Law Best Moving Company JJ Global Services Best Pet Grooming Shampooch

Minnetonka

Best Mortgage Lender Prime Mortgage Best New Home Builder Ashlann Builders Best Real Estate Agent Colleen Larson - RE/MAX Results

REAL ESTATE

Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty Best Retirement

Best Apartment Community Oaks Glen Lake

Community Sunrise Senior Living

Best Assisted Living At Home Solutions

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8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

Minnetonka

Best Art Gallery Art's Desire

Best Flooring Store New Glow Flooring

Best House Cleaning JJ Global Services

Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's

Best Furniture Store The Sitting Room Excelsior

Best Interior Design Utopian Designs

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Modern Design

HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Mountain Air Duct Services Best Antique Store The Sitting Room Excelsior Best Appliance Store Best Buy

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Best Gutter Company Synergy Seamless

Best Carpet Cleaning Green Clean

Best Handyman Mark's Home Maintenance

Best Concrete Company Innovative Concrete

Best Hardware Store Frattallone's Ace Hardware

Best Deck Company Ashlann Builders

Best Heating & Air Company Precision Heating & Cooling

Best Electrician HiTec Electric Best Fence Company Town & Country Fence

Best Home Improvement Store Menards

Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home

Best Hot Tub Store Dolphin Pool & Spa

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Best Remodeling Company Ashlann Builders

Best Landscaping Services CHW Landscape Design Best Lawn Care Service Precision Best Light Store Fan Man Best Paint Store Hirshfield's Best Pest Control Adam's Pest Control

Best Residential Painting Company Minnesota's Best Painting Company Best Roofing Company Great River Remodeling Best Siding Company Synergy Seamless Best Window Cleaning Ashlann Builders

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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 9

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Church Choir/ Music Program Wooddale Church Best Church Youth Group Wooddale Church Best Pastor/Church Fr. Doug Dandurand St Therese Church of Deephaven

RELIGION

Best Place of Worship St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church

Thank You Minnetonka! for voting us

Best Daycare / Preschool

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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

www.stepbystepmontessori.com #1 IN MAKING MATH MAKE SENSE… Voted #1 “Best” Ice Cream/Yogurt

What if we told you we can help make math one of your student’s favorite subjects. Imagine how much better school and homework would be.

Discover how a better understanding of math can lift your student’s attitude toward school. Before you know it, your child could be crazy about math.

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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3505 Vicksburg Lane, #900 (Hwy 55 and Vicksburg, next to Lunds)

10 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Bicycle Shop Tonka Cycle & Ski Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours Best Dance Studio Dance Endeavors Best Driving Range Parker's Lake Golf Course

RECREATION

Best Golf Course Glen Lake Golf Course Best Golf Equipment Golfsmith Best Gymnastics North Shore Gymnastics

Best Hockey Equipment Store Hanus Sports

Best Place to Hear Live Music The Narrows Saloon

Best Place for Children's Party Pump It Up

Best Ski/Snowboard Store Sport Hut

Best Place for Fun Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Best Place to Bowl Tuttle's Bowling

Best Sporting Goods Store Dick's Sporting Goods Best Summer Camp Camp Tanadoona Best Travel Agency Westonka Travel

Best Place to Gamble Mystic Lake Casino

Tony Nicklow and the Santorini staff say

Thank You Plymouth Voted #1 for “Best” Brunch

Thank You Plymouth Voted #1 “Best” Optometrist/ Eye Care Doctor and Eyewear

Our goal is to provide the ultimate eye care experience.

Come see the difference.

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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• Full Bar • Book Your Next Event • Live Music Every Weekend

www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 11

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Minnetonka

Best Children's Clothing Store Zelaz - Excelsior

Vicksburg Crossing Voted Best…

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Best Consignment Store Once Upon A Child Best Eyewear InVision Distinctive Eyewear Best Jewelry Store V & S Jewelry & Gifts

STYLE & FASHION

Best Men's Clothing Store The Foursome Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes

Best Baby/Infant Store Baby Grand

Best Shopping Center Ridgedale Mall

Best Boutique General Store of Minnetonka

Best Women's Clothing Store Hot Mama

Best Dry Cleaners Sir Knight - Glen Lake

Voted #1 “Best” Heating & Air Company in

Golden Valley!

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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Awards www.MinnLocal.com

for those 55 and better

(763) 559-1877 Apartment and Building Amenities ✓ Laundry In Unit ✓ 24 Hour Resident

Controlled Access

✓ Library/Computer Room ✓ Community Room ✓ Underground, Heated Parking ✓ Car Wash Bay ✓ Small Pets Welcome

3155 Vicksburg Lane N. • Plymouth

12 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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1 # s U g n i k a M r o f Thank You Best Steakhouse Wayzata, Minnetonka, Excelsior & Chanhassen

Best Dinner

Reach Out. Proclaim. Inspire.

Wayzata, Minnetonka

Best Romantic Restaurant Wayzata

Best Wine/Bar

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Wayzata

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17205 County Road Six Plymouth, 55447 2 miles west of 494, 1 block east of 101

ELCA

spdlc.org 763-475-7100

Thank You Plymouth for voting us “BEST” Emergency READERS’ CHOICE Care Clinic Awards www.MinnLocal.com

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More Than Your Average Urgent Care WestHealth Urgent Care and Expresscare offers: • Fast, convenient access to medical care • Onsite Lab, Radiology, and Pharmacy

Hours: M-F: 7 am – 10 pm Weekends: 9 am-5 pm

• Physician on site 7 days a week

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Conveniently located at 494 and Hwy 55 in Plymouth.

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