The following businesses were voted the “Best of the Best”
Best Place to Buy an Automobile
Best Bank
Best Place to Service an Automobile
Best Plumber
Best Body Shop
Best Electrician
Dave Syverson Auto Center Motor Inn Co.
Blake's Body Shop
US Bank Jim & Dude’s Albert Lea Electric
Best Insurance Agency
Troy Thompson Insurance Best Tax Service
Albert Lea Tax Service Best Liquor Store
Hy-Vee
Best Pharmacy
Best Secondhand Store
Best Hair Salon
Best Windows/Siding Company
Home Solutions
Best Hotel
Best Nail Salon
Best Place to Buy Home Improvement Items
Best Photographer
Curt's Pharmacy Expressions Salon & Spa Nail Tech
Best Health Club
Albert Lea Family Y Best Massage Salon
Massage Connections Best Dental Office
Dr. Lundstrom Best Chiropractic Office
Peterson Chiropractic Best Convenience Store
Kwik Trip Best Catering
Conger Catering
Best Coffee Stop
Hy-Vee
Best Dessert
Trumble's Restaurant Best Fast Food
McDonald's Best Pizza Place
Jake’s Pizza Best Burger/Fries
Elbow Room
Best Mexican Food
Casa Zamora
Best Restaurant Overall
Trumble's Restaurant Best Bakery
New to You
Home Depot
Best Bar
Harold's Bar Country Inn & Suites Peoble Photography
Best Place to Buy Carpeting
Best Golf Course
Best Place to Buy Furniture
Best Place to Buy Sporting Equip.
Floors 4 U
Brick Furniture
Best Place to Buy Appliances
Sorenson’s Appliance & TV
Best Place to Buy Lawn Equipment
M&S Outdoor Equipment Best Landscaping/Nursery
Plaza Landscaping Best Contractor
Larson Contracting Best Computer Repair
PC Doctor
Best Place to Buy a Hearing Aid
Audibel
Best Waste Disposal Service
Thompson Sanitation
Wedgewood Cove Dunham Sports Best Nursing Home
St. John's
Best Place to Buy Glasses
Shopko
Best Meat Market/Counter
Conger Meats
Best Carpet Cleaning
Service Master Best Nursery
Hills Gardens Best Lawyer
Christian & Peterson, P.A. Best Place to Buy Garage Doors
Overhead Door Company of Albert Lea
Best Flower Shop
Addie's Floral & Gifts Best Gift Shop
Sterling Drug Best Jewelry Store
Stadheim Jewelers Best Hardware Store
Raleighs Ace Hardware
Nelson's Market Place
Thank you to everyone who voted to make this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards a huge success! Read on for special offers from your favorites as their way of saying, “Thanks for voting for us!”
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A Big “THANK YOU” for Voting us #1 place to buy a hearing aid in 2013!
for choosing Dave Syverson the Best Place to Buy an Automobile in the 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards.
Special Offer! $1,000 OFF A pair of Range Hearing Aids
Home of the $12.95 oil change Call Today 507-373-1318
DO IT SMART... DO IT SIMPLE... DO IT DAVE SYVERSON’S
• 12 month/12,00 mile limited wear item warranty • 7 day money back guarantee and 30 day exchange • 1 free oil change & $12.95 oil changes *Excludes vehicles sold “As Is”
Stop in and Experience the difference with our non-commissioned Sales Team!
THANK
YOU 1410 Olsen Drive Albert Lea, MN 56007
1-800-423-6663 507-373-1438 2310/2320 E. Main Albert Lea, MN
Phone: 507-373-6650 Fax: 507-373-4124
FOR VOTING US BEST ELECTRICIAN
9 YEARS!
1863-2013
Celebrating US!
We would like to thank our dedicated customers that voted for us in the Readers Choice Award for Best Bank in town. This year, we are also proud to be celebrating our 150th Anniversary. We look forward to providing many more years of excellent service to our customers.
Visit or call us today to find out how we can help with all your financial needs! U.S. Bank - Albert Lea | 331 South Broadway Avenue | Albert Lea, MN | 507.377.6868
branch
usbank.com
©2013 U.S. Bank. Member FDIC 130485.
Thursday, July 25, 2013 • Reader’s Choice 2013 • Albert Lea Tribune • Page 3
Thanks for Voting us
#1 Insurance Agency We do our best to take care of our clients!
We will continue our repayment to the community by:
Respecting the Past & Embracing the Future
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Toll Free: 877-974-9597
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901 Luther Place • Albert Lea, MN 56007
1330 W. Main St. Albert Lea
507-373-8226
www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org
Thank you for voting us BEST RESTAURANT and BEST DESSERT!
Coupon
Fresh Hand Pattied Hamburger & French Fries
$5.99 No Substitutions • Expires 8/31/13
1811 E Main St, Albert Lea 373-2638
Thank You!
for voting Shopko the best place to buy eyeglasses in Albert Lea
Come see why we’re voted #1 • Namebrand frames & contacts • We accept most insurance plans
• FREE 1-year breakage warranty • 90-day satisfaction guarantee
Convenient appointments available! Call today to schedule your eye exam at: (507) 373-2269 • 2610 North Bridge Ave.
eyecare center
Exclusive offer for our Albert Lea Eyecare Center!
30off
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Good through August 24, 2013 at our Albert Lea Eyecare Center only.
Must present coupon at time of order. Sale prices may not be combined with other discounts, coupons or vision care plans.
visit shopko.com today for more information about our Eyecare services!
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To our customers we extend a thank you for your business and your loyal support. Also to all our employees for their hard work, long hours and great attitude.
Albert Lea Tax Service LLC the
Best Nail Salon We would like to thank our customers for the outstanding amount of support. Thank you for trusting us and making this possible!
507-377-2977
2348 Hendrickson Rd Albert Lea, MN Mon - Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: closed
"Best of the Best" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 & 2013.
$5.00 OFF New Set or
$5.00 OFF M. Gelac
Thank You All!
Nail Tech Expires 10/31/ 2013
Bob (EA) & Jean Smith • 502 S. Broadway - 377-1625
Food & Catered Meals • Meals to Go • Party Supplies
507-265-3265
98 Maple Street • Conger, MN
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank You for Voting Us the Best of the Best! REMODELING OR BUILDING?
CHECK US OUT FIRST!
Blakes Body Shop
1515 Blake Ave., Albert Lea • 373-0952 “A family tradition since 1979”
Voted Best Body Shop
7 YEARS!
We do repairs for:
• All makes and models • All insurance companies • All auto body repairs from minor to major collisions, repairables or rust
Don’t be steered to another town or anywhere by your insurer. It’s your car. It’s your choice. Choose a body shop you are comfortable with! It’s the law.
With over 70 years of experience, we are here for you from start to finish.
FULL SERVICE DESIGN IDEAS • PERSONAL INSTALLATION
FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES
FLOORING • TILE WINDOW TREATMENTS 302 5th Ave. • Ellendale, MN
507-684-3351
Thank you for voting us Best Law Office Each client who has a will done at our office between now and August 25, 2013, can present this ad to receive a free power of attorney.
Phil Kohl
Kevin Siefken
We want to thank everyone for voting us the Best Mexican Restaurant for the past 5 consecutive years. Like any great Rock Star we are nothing without our fans!
John Hareid Mark Anderson
314 South Broadway • Albert Lea, MN • (507) 373-2345 • christianpeterson.net
2006 E. Main St., Albert Lea, MN • 373-6475 Hours: Tu.-Th. Lunch 11-2:30 Dinner 5-9 Fri. lunch 11-2:30 Dinner 5-10 Sat. Dinner only 5-10 Sun. Dinner only 5-9
We appreciate your trust and loyalty
Dr. John Peterson
1454 West Main St. Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-0120 • peterson-chiropractic.com
for voting us #1
Thank you for voting us #1 chiropractic office
THank you!
Thursday, July 25, 2013 • READER’S CHOICE 2013 • Albert Lea Tribune • Page 5
Albert Lea Family Y
2021 West Main • Albert Lea • 373-8228
100 WIlliam Ave, Conger - 265-3340 • Northbridge Mall - 377-1556
2209 E. Main, Albert Lea • 377-2845 Next to Perkins Deep Tissue to Relaxation Massage, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Ashiatsu, Body Polish, Sea Salt Scrubs, Body Mud Wraps, Facial Massage, Foot Treatments
Thank you to everyone who voted for us! Wishing everyone peace and good health Mary Schallock, CMT, COTA • Angie Lair, CMT Linda Ferguson, RN, CMT • Kaye Tufte, NCTM
Don’t let wet grass stop you from mowing
Windows Siding Sunrooms Gutters Gutter Helmet SunShades Metal Roofing
M&S
Thank you for Outdoor Equipment making us #1 519 Prospect Avenue • Albert Lea, MN place to buy (507) 377-7705 msoutdr@myclearwave.net lawn equipment!
507-373-3435 VALUABLE COUPON
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED US THE BEST!!
Thank you for voting us the Best Place to Buy Furniture 7 years running 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013!
We appreciate our loyal customers!
Delicious sandwiches & salads too!
PIZZA
$2.00 OFF ANY LARGE PIZZA Expires August 31, 2013
126 W. Clark • Albert Lea 373-7350 WE DELIVER TAKE OUT OR DINE IN
GUARANTEED THE LOWEST PRICES IN THE AREA! DOWNTOWN ALBERT LEA • 507-373-2514 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-5; Thursday 9-8
THE BEST SELECTION OF MATTRESSES IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA Air Beds • Memory Foam Beds • Latex Beds • Standard Spring Beds
Posturepedic
the back doctor’s bed ™
more orthopedic surgeons sleep on sealy posturepedic mattresses
Albert Lea’s Sealy Specialist!
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We appreciate your trust in us! Thank you for voting us #1 Flower Shop
Check out photos of your friends and family from Albert Lea in Albert Lea Magazine’s Summer issue - available NOW. Pick up your complimentary copy at the Albert Lea Tribune.
Stop in for refreshments and a gift Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th!
Downtown Albert Lea (507) 377-2081
Try our Breakfast Menu 7am-11am Noon lunch 11am-2pm Steaks & Prime Rib Fri. & Sat. 4:30pm-8:30pm Still the best
burgers in town!
Room The Elbow
310 8th Street • 373-1836 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-4pm Fri.-Sat. 7am-8:30p.m.
To our loyal customers:
108 N Independence, Clarks Grove, MN
256-4370 thompsonsanitation.com Now accepting Visa & Mastercard Color meter bags available at Hy-Vee & Nelson’s Marketplace
Servicing: Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Ellendale, Emmons, Geneva, Glenville, Hayward, Hollandale, New RIchland & Manchester
®
Thanks
Big Names.....Low Prices.
20% OFF Thanks for voting us the Best Place to Service an Automobile! Let Motor Inn and Castrol get your vehicle ready!
Regular Price Of Any One Item In Stock With Coupon
*Excludes: firearms, ammunition, licenses, Ugg, Merrell Footwear, select Nike and TaylorMade product, Under Armour, all Titleist golf balls, any regular priced bat $149.98 and up, KL Pro 120 boat /trailer, augers, shanties, GPS/fish finders, trolling and outboard motors, marine batteries, motorized vehicles, Columbia Omni Heat, gift cards, special order items. Cannot be used with any other offer, coupon, current sale or clearance item. Only one coupon applied per item. One coupon per customer. Not valid on previous purchases. Void if copied. Not for resale.
Coupon Expires August 16, 2013
13-P-254
Thank You for your Vote of Confidence!
Castrol Oil, Lube & Filter Sale Price: $24.95 Mail-in Rebate: $7.00
We will pick up and deliver your car is needed.
®
Northbridge Mall • Albert Lea 507-369-1444
Bring in this coupon to receive Now Offering Castrol Oil!
*
Your Final Price After Rebate: With this coupon. Up to 5 quarts of Castrol 5w30 or 5w20 oil only. No appointments necessary. Limit one coupon per person. Not valid with other offers. Expires 8/31/13.
Back row left to right: Mary Jo Walk, Becky Boelter, Sherry Broskoff, Sarah Bobby, Meg Tibodeau
George R. Lundstrom DDS
209 N. 9th Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 2114 E. MAIN ST. 507-373-2341
SALES & LEASING
www.motorinn.com
507-377-1659
“Excellence Is Our Chosen Path”
Thursday, July 25, 2013 • READER’S CHOICE 2013 • Albert Lea Tribune • Page 7
to the winners of our Reader’s Choice drawing for $25 gift certificates to participating businesses! Also a big thank you to all who participated and voted to make our annual Reader’s Choice Awards so successful!
Arlene Egerdall Robert Mares Tim Lenhart Herb Ulrich Jean Eaton
To start your subscription, call 507379-3422
The Best of Both Worlds!
Voted #1
Bakery
Voted #1
Thank You for Voting Curt’s Pharmacy as your #1 Pharmacy!
Thank You for Voting us #1 Bakery for 8 Years! We will continue to strive for excellence, not only in our bakery, but throughout the entire store. We are proud to be part of the Albert Lea Community.
Market Place
PHARMACY We give you every reason to choose our services
• Medicare Part D & All Insurance Plans accepted • Workman’s comp claims with no up front fees • We offer the best customer service around • Free delivery
• Free mail-out • We match prices • Conveniently located in Nelson’s Marketplace • NEW! Now offering Medicine On-Time, a customized calendar of pill cups prepared by your pharmacist
MediCa customers re still bill dia –we be test strips! tic
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1615 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN located in Nelson’s Marketplace
(507) 373-MEDS (6337) Open 8:30 to 7 M-F, 9-2 Sat. & 11-2 Sunday
Convenien t drive thru now availa ble!
$500off NELSON’S COUPON
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any grocery order of $50 or more. Market Place
1619 West Main Albert Lea 507-373-7357
Limit one discount per coupon. One coupon per family. Coupon effective July 25th - August 1, 2013 at Nelson’s Market Place, Albert Lea
Market Place 1619 West Main • Albert Lea • 507-373-7357
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Thank you for voting New to You best secondhand store.
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We appreciate all our loyal customers and consigners.
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PROPER REVERENCE.
The place to go for gently used clothing, great deals & a friendly smile!
OUR SUPERIOR PRODUCT VOW
The Door People Code of Conduct
• Designer brands • Men’s, women’s & children’s • Household misc and decor • Constantly changing inventory
Overhead Door Company of Albert Lea
123 North Broadway 507-373-0388
77893 209 TH STREET ALBERT LEA, MN 888-841-2127 www.overheaddooralbertlea.com
Monday-Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-3
k n choosing us Best Plumber ThaYou for theFor9th year in a row!
2200 W 9th St, Albert Lea, MN • 507-373-2007
www.wedgewoodcove.com Thank you for voting Wedgewood Cove Best Golf Course! HOURS:
Restaurant: 11am-10pm Cove Bar & Grill: 11am-midnight Golf: 7am-8pm
FREE
Ice Cream Sundae with purchase of meal
Expires 8/7/13
Residential • Commercial • Industrial 724 W. Clark, Albert Lea www.jimanddudes.com M-F 8am-5pm
373-6161
City of Hartland-Water Treatment Plant Five Star Coop/Scarville-One Million Bushel Bin Storage Project Worth County-Wastewater Treatment Plant
Freeborn County Historical Museum, Albert Lea
City of Hartland-Water Treatment Plant
Worth County-Wastewater Treatment Plant
Take your business to the next level! Over 3 1/2 decades of excellence! Sterling Drug, Albert Lea
Five Star Coop/Scarville-One Million Bushel Bin Storage Project
MN DOT Sidewalk project, Hwy 13, Albert Lea
Your Single Source Contractor Commercial • Industrial • Retail/Service www.larsoncontracting.com • info@larsoncontracting.com
1-800-765-1426