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2 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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THANK YOU to our loyal readers who took the time to vote for their favorite community businesses!
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Rascals Catering would like to thank our loyal customers and friends forvoting us the #1 Caterer in the community.
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We Work Hard To Make Every Event Special! Thank You For Making Us Feel Special!
Call Us Today To Book Your Next Event! 7721 W 147th St Apple Valley
952-431-7777
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Best Car Wash Paradise
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Best Bank US Bank
Best Domestic Car Dealership Jim Paul - Valley GMC
Best Credit Union Wings Financial
Best Gas Station Kwik Trip
Best Financial Planner Ameriprise
Best Import Car Dealership Burnsville Honda
Best Insurance Agent Pam McCarthy - American Family Insurance
AUTOMOTIVE
Best New Car Salesman Bob Patterson - Apple Valley Ford
Best Auto Body Shop Apple Valley Collision
BANKING & FINANCIAL
Best Tire Store Discount Tire
Best Auto Repair Shop Smith Nielsen Automotive Service
Best Accountant/CPA mnfinancial
Best Truck Dealership Apple Valley Ford
Best Accounting Firm mnfinancial
Best Insurance Company Liberty Mutual Best Tax Preparation Apple Valley Accounting
Best Used Car Dealer Jim Paul - Valley GMC
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#1 Laser Hair Removal #1 Aesthetic Center
Best Place To Work!!
MRCI WorkSource
Electrolysis is the only method available for permanent hair removal. Especially on non-pigmented hair since there is no laser yet available that can treat blonde, red, gray or fine hair effectively.
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Creating innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages to support their community participation. Headquarters Mankato 15 Map Drive (507) 386-5600 Rosemount 15191 Boulder Ct. (651) 423-8900
Mankato 503 S. Front St. (507) 386-5794 Fairmount 701 Cory Lane (507) 235-4388
Mankato 1611 Monks Ave. (507) 386-5799
New Ulm 21st North St. & Broadway P.O. Box 894 (507) 386-5799 Shakopee Chaska 1045 Stoughton Ave. 5272 Valley Industrial Blvd. (952) 465-0450 (952) 448-2234
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Remove Unwanted Hair Forever! With over 68 years of combined experience, our acquired skill assures you excellent results!
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Electrology Associates 952-435-3333
13755 Nicollet Ave. South, Burnsville, MN 55337 www.electrologyassociates.com
4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Preschool Kindercare - Essex Avenue
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Best Hair Cole's Salon
Best Principal/School Mike Manning - Rosemount High School
Best Laser Hair Removal Electrolysis Associates Burnsville
Best Private School Ramalynn Montessori
Best Manicure/Pedicure Cole's Salon
Best PTA St Joseph's Catholic School - Rosemount
Best Massage Therapy Keep In Touch
Best Public School Rosemount High School
EDUCATION
Best Teacher/School Steve Olson - Rosemount High School
Best Business School Minnesota School of Business
Best University Metropolitan State University
Best College Globe College
Best Vocational School Inver Hills Community College
Best Day Care Kindercare - Essex Avenue
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Best Personal Trainer Jeremy Sieben ACT Now Fitness Best Spa Cole's Salon
Best Aesthetic Center Electrolysis Associates Burnsville
Best Stylist Krystin Lusk - Cole's Salon
Best Colorist Krystin Lusk - Cole's Salon
Best Tanning Darque Tan
Best Gym LA Fitness
Best Weight Control Center Weight Watchers
“Where Dreams and Opportunities Grow” Heartbeat Studios would like to thank everyone in our community who voted to give us this honor as we celebrate our 13th Anniversary! Home of the Official MN Timberwolves' Home of the Official MN Timberwolves' BEAT SQUAD Youth Dance Company BEAT SQUAD Youth Dance Company
Do something Sensational this Summer!
Coming - Ourfor Summer of Dance, Acting, and EnrollSoon now FunSchedule that never felt so good! Singing Classes and Camps!
Workshops begin June 21 6 Week Evening Session (JulyJazz, 12-August 19) Dance: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Break Affordable Rates! Ballet Pointe Jazz Tap Modern Hip Hop - Break Dance - Broadway Dance Line Evening Session begins July 12 Acting - YouthDance, Flamenco, Broadway Dance Line Singing Ensemble - Children’s Combination - Stretch & Flex 3 - AdultAffordable / BeginnerRates! - Professional 3 - Adult / Beginner - Professional Classes taught by highly Classes by highly regardedtaught professionals! regarded professionals!
Acting: Beginning and intermediate levels for youth Workshops and Camps (Beginning June 21) Acting - American Native Dance Children’s Combination Advance/Company level for teens/adults Beat Squad Audition Preparation Singing: Youth Ensemble Auditions (July 12-August 19) Young Adult Official MN Timberwolves’ Beat Ensemble Squad Dance Company - Heartbeat Dance & Acting Companies Collaboration with Native Pride Dancers (touring) Music: Piano andProject Guitar 6/18•2218687R•FD
Cultural Exchange/Partner Studios: Barcelona, Tokyo, London / Non-competition studio for nurturing environment and dance respected as an art form.
7661 West 145th Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 Photo credit: Eilers Photography
952.432.7833
www.heartbeat-studios.com debhtbt@frontiernet.net
Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
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Apple Valley - Rosemount
FOOD & DRINK
Best Beer/Bar Wild Bill's
Best Ethnic Kahn's Mongolian BBQ
Best Liquor Store Apple Valley Liquors
Best Breakfast Perkins
Best Family Dining Perkins
Best Brunch Enjoy!
Best Hamburger Red Robin
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Valley Natural Foods
Best Buffet World Buffet
Best Happy Hour Enjoy!
Best Catering Rascal's
Best Health Food Store Valley Natural Foods
Best Cup of Coffee Caribou Coffee
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Asian La Wai
Best Deli Morning Glory
Best Bakery Morning Glory
Best Desserts Baker's Square
Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best Dinner Enjoy!
Best Romantic Restaurant Enjoy! Best Seafood Red Lobster
Best Lunch Chipotle
Best Sports Bar Major's
Best Margarita El Loro
Best Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse
Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats
Best Supermarket Cub Foods
Best Mexican El Azteca
Best Sushi Osaka
Best Italian Stefano's
Best Pizza Carbonne's
Best Juice Bar Valley Co-op
Best Popcorn Kalli's Popcorn
Best Wine/Bar Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
THANK YOU APPLE VALLEY FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 DOMESTIC & USED CAR DEALERSHIP! We pl ed ge to co nt inu e to se rve Apple Valley with the best sales & service! Since 1987! - Jim Paul
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GMC
7500 West 145th Apple Valley, MN 952-432-9500
www.valleycardealers.com
6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Apple Valley - Rosemount Best Arts & Crafts Store
Best Furniture Store HOM Furniture
Best Interior Design Devane Design
Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Country Cabinets
Best Gutter Company A Plus Seamless Gutter
Best Landscaping and Garden Center Gerten's
Best Carpet Cleaning Certi Clean
Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware
Best Concrete Company Tropp Construction
Best Heating & Air Company Apple Valley Heating & AC
Best Light Store Southern Lights
Best Vacuum Store A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's
Best Window Company Superior Development
Best Home Improvement Store Menards
Best Plumbing Company Champion Plumbing
Best House Cleaning Heather's Housekeeping
Best Remodeling Company MA Peterson
Best Window Cover Store Custom Drapery & Blinds by Micael Esch
JoAnn Fabrics
HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Dronen Heating & AC Best Antique Store A Cat & the Fiddle A Fair Best Appliance Store Warners' Stellian
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Electrician Corrigan Electrics Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home Best Flooring Store Abbey Carpet
Best Handyman JD Handyman
Best Landscaping Services Sue Scapes
Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look Best Roofing Company ABC Contractors Best Siding Company Superior Development
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Best Chiropractor Lubovitch Chiropractic Lakeville
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Best Clinic Health Partners Best Dentist Dr. Ron Kent Best Doctor Dr. Ann Marie Strong - Park Nicollet Clinic Best Emergency Care Clinic Apple Valley Medical Clinic
MEDICAL
Best Emergency Room Fairview Ridges Hospital
Best Hospital Fairview Ridges Hospital Best OB/GYN Dr. Charles Li - Fairview Clinic - Apple Valley
Best Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Stephen Olmsted Twin Cities Orthopedics Best Pediatrician Dr. James Clark Park Nicollet Clinic Eagan
Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Care Doctor Dr. Hagerman - Yankee Eye Clinic Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Apple Valley Eye Care Clinic Best Orthodontist Snyder Orthodontics
Best Pharmacy Walgreens Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Gryskiewicz Gryskiewicz Twin Cities Cosmetic Surgery
Best Hearing Center Clear Hearing
Pride in the Past
Performance in the Present
Promise in the Future
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#1 Health Food Store #1 Locally Owned Grocery Store
Thank You Rosemount & Apple Valley for voting us #1! • Best Public School • Best Principal Mike Manning READERS’ CHOICE • Best Teacher Awards Steve Olson
“At the co-op, fresh delicious food is just the beginning.” • Health • Classes Resources • Deals • Recipes • & Much More Store Hours: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri & Sat 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Rosemount High School
Independent School District #196
3335 142nd Street West Rosemount, MN (651) 423-7501 www.district196.org/rhs
952-891-1212 • www.ValleyNaturalFoods 13750 Co. Rd. 11, Burnsville
8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Best Best Place To Work MRCI
Apple Valley - Rosemount
Best Book Store Barnes & Noble Best Camera Store National Camera Best Childcare Kindercare Learning Center Best Computer Repair TNT Tech Computer Repair
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Employment Services Workforce Center Best Florist Rosemount Floral
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Funeral Home White Funeral Homes
Best Photographer Terriann Rice - Picture This Photography
Best Gift shop Ficus & Figs
Best Tattoo Parlor Aloha Monkey
Best Hotel/Motel The Weston Hotel
Best Toy/Hobby Store Yarn Garage
Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Alpha Dog Care
Best Veterinary Clinic East Valley Pet Care
Best Lawyer/Attorney McDonough Wagner & Ho Best Moving Company Three Men and a Truck Best Pet Grooming Petco Best Pet Store Petco
Thank You Apple Valley for Voting Us the #1 Jeweler!
Thank You Apple Valley for your continued support and for voting us your favorite liquor store!
We look forward to your next visit!
Since 1988, Jay F Jeweler has become the areas premier custom design and redesign jeweler. All design and manufacturing is performed in our studio on premises. Also offering the worlds most beautiful diamond, The Lazare ideal cut diamond.
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Stop by 3 convenient locations: Cedar Ave & 149th • Pilot Knob & 142nd • Pilot Knob & 157th www.applevalleyliquor.com • 952-953-2525 “Drink Responsibly - Don’t Drink and Drive”
Southport Centre in Apple Valley SE corner of County Road 42 & Cedar Call 952-432-9595 Tues 10-5 • Wed & Thurs. 10-7 Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-3 • Closed on Sun. & Mon. Visit www.JayFJeweler.com
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Thanks Thanks For For Voting Voting Our Our KinderCare KinderCare Location Location The The & In & In Apple Apple Valley! Valley!
Apple Valley - Rosemount
#1 Preschool #1 Daycare
Best Assisted Living Centennial House Best Mortgage Lender TCF National Bank Best Real Estate Agent Ellen Able
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Best Real Estate
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Company Edina Realty
REAL ESTATE
Best Retirement Community Summer Hill Co-op Best Senior
KinderCare 14185 Essex Ave Apple Valley, MN
952-423-4944
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10 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Bicycle Shop Erik's Bike Shop
Best Motorcycle Dealer The Hitching Post
Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours
Best Place for Children's Party Wise Swim School
Best Dance Studio Heartbeat Dance Studio
Best Hockey Equipment Store Hat Trick
Best Place to Hear Live Music Bogart's Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV
THANKS APPLE VALLEY FOR VOTING US #1
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST AUTO REPAIR APPLE VALLEY
Apple Valley • 952.431.4600 7600 W 145th St
We are driven to keep you on the road!
East Bloomington • 952.888.5388 9201 Lyndale Ave S
Eagan • 651-456-0000 1355 Town Centre Dr Your Clean Car Specialists!
Best Travel Agency Travel Leaders of Apple Valley
Best Place to Gamble Mystic Lake Casino
Best Martial Arts Minnesota Valley Martial Arts
West Bloomington • 952.944.9033 10820 West Bush Lake Rd
Best Summer Camp Tag's Gymnastics
Best Place to Bowl Apple Bowl
Best Golf Course Valley Wood
RECREATION
Best Sporting Goods Store Dick's Sporting Goods
Best Place for Fun Cascade Bay
Best Driving Range Valley Wood
Best Gymnastics Tag's Gymnastics
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Joe's
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Apple Valley - Rosemount
Anthony E. Ho Attorney At Law
Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners Best Eyewear Spectacle Shoppe
YOUR BEST DEFENSE
Best Jewelry Store JF Jewelers
If you have been charged with a crime or have been injured in an accident, don’t hesitate. Contact Anthony Ho and his law firm for all your legal needs. With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Mr. Ho has handled hundreds of cases and obtained excellent results for his clients. For a FREE, confidential consultation call now or email. For further information go to www.ho-legal.com
Voted #1 Law Firm in Apple Valley!
Best Men's Clothing Store Kohl's Best Shoe Store Famous Footwear
STYLE & FASHION
Best Shopping Center Burnsville Center
Best Boutique Local Motion
Best Specialty Clothing Store Christopher & Banks
McDonough, Wagner & Ho, LLP 14501 Granada Drive Suite 200 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Best Bridal Shop The Wedding Shoppe
Office: 952.431.4440 Cell: 612.801-3333
Best Consignment Store Turnstyle
Best Women's Clothing Store Fashion Bug
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Apple Valley - Rosemount
Best Church Choir/ Music Program Wooddale Church Best Church Youth Group Hosanna Lutheran Church Best Pastor/Church Paul Harrington Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church
RELIGION
Thank You! Apple Valley • Burnsville • Lakeville
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Best Place of Worship Hosanna Lutheran Church Best Vacation Bible School St Joseph Catholic Church - Rosemount
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