AND THE WINNERS ARE... The following businesses were voted the “BEST OF THE BEST” Best Place to Buy an Automobile
Best Bakery
Best Insurance Agency
Best Place to Service an Automobile
Best Bank/Credit Union
Best Tax Service
Motor Inn
Dave Syverson Best Body Shop
Blake’s Body Shop Best Pharmacy
Curt’s Pharmacy Best Hair Salon
Dinah’s Style Best Massage Salon
Massage Connections Best Nail Salon
Kay Nail Salon Best Health Club
Albert Lea Family YMCA Best Dental Office
Uptown Dental Best Chiropractic Office
Eaton Sport & Spine
Market Place Foods Security Bank Minnesota Best Plumber
Jim and Dude’s Best Electrician
Albert Lea Electric Co. Best Windows/Siding Company
Home Solutions Midwest Best Tanning Salon
Etcetera Tanning & Clothing Boutique Best Consignment Store
New to You
Best Place to Buy Farm Equipment
Kibble Equipment
Best Place to Buy Furniture
Brick Furniture
Best Place to Buy Appliances
Troy Thompson Agency Albert Lea Tax Service Best Liquor Store
Hy-Vee Liquor
Best Bar
Harold's Bar Best Hotel
Country Inn & Suites Best Photographer
Bragen Rights Photography Best Golf Course
Green Lea Golf Course Best Place to Buy Sporting Equip.
Tiger City Sports Best Nursing Home
St. John's Lutheran Community Best Place to Buy Glasses
Shopko Optical Center
Best Convenience Store
Best Place to Buy a Hearing Aid
Kwik Trip
Sorenson’s Appliance & TV
Best Catering
Best Place to Buy Lawn Equipment
Best Carpet Cleaning
Hy-Vee Catering
M&S Outdoor Equipment
Steam Brothers
Best Coffee Stop
Best Landscaping/Nursery
Best Computer Repair
Cabin Coffee Company
Hill’s Gardens
CS Computers
Best Dessert
Best Contractor
Best Lawyer
Eatin’ Ice Cream Shoppe
Larson Contracting Inc.
Kyllo Law Office
Best Fast Food
Best Waste Disposal Service
Best Veterinarian
McDonald's
Thompson Sanitation
South Central Pet Care
Best Pizza Place
Best Flower Shop
Best Place to Buy Window Treatments
Jake’s Pizza
Addie's Floral & Gifts
Budget Blinds
Best Burger/Fries
Best Gift Shop
Best Place to Work
Addie’s Floral & Gifts
Embrace Home Care, LLC
Best Jewelry Store
Best Travel Agency
Stadheim Jewelers
Four Seasons Travel
Best Hardware Store
Best Home Health Care
The Elbow Room
Best Mexican Food
Casa Zamora Restaurant Best Restaurant Overall
Trumbles
Raleigh’s Ace Hardware
Audibel Hearing Centers
Embrace Home Care, LLC
Thank you to everyone who voted to make this year’s Reader’sChoice 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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Thank you for your vote of confidence! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 FOR BEST SPORTING GOOD STORE!
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THANK
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14 Time Winner of “Best Nursing Home” St. John’s is proud to continue serving this community! 901 Luther Place • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • Phone (507) 373-8226 www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org
Thank you loyal customers for voting us #1!
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Thank you
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Thank you loyal cusTomers!
Because we care...
To our
Voted the area’s Best Waste Disposal Service for the past 10 years!
Thank you for selecting us the
“BEsT plACE TO BuY winDOw TREATmEnTs”
Proud to offer honest, consistent, personal service for over 34 years!
Call TODAY to schedule your FREE in-home design consultation. Styles for every budget. Showroom Hours: M-F 8am-5pm 310 1st Ave. S, Albert Lea, MN 507-373-8535 • Toll Free 1-877-373-8535 www.budgetblinds.com
loCally oWNeD & oWNer operateD
Thank you for voting for us!
Thompson Sanitation, Inc. Clarks Grove, MN
507-256-4370
www.thompsonsanitation.com
We appreciate your patronage!
Insurance from the Best!
Troy Thompson
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1330 W. Main, Albert Lea 507-377-2852
with this coupon. Limit one per person. Valid Friday, July 27 & Saturday, August 4 Addie’s Floral & Gifts
troythompsonagency@gmail.com
216 South Broadway 507-377-2081 Downtown Albert Lea Hours: M-F 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-3pm
Thank you for voTing us
We would like to
THANK Professional Nails & Spa Services
our customers for voting us
Best Nail Salon
Our services: Manicure, Spa Pedicure, Acrylic Nails, Gel Nails, Pink & White (Solar Nails) Waxing, Bridal Party Packages NORTHBRIDGE MALL 2536 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 507-373-1076
Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-7pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm
www.kayzus.com • www.kaynailz@yahoo.com
SKYLINE MALL 1741 West Main St Albert Lea, MN 507-369-5208 Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
&
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in alberT lea!
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2708 N. Bridge Ave. | Albert Lea, MN | 507-377-2257
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Shop Etcetera
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1
VOtEd BESt tAnning SAlOn
For the Look You'll Love
~ 10 minute bed ~ 10 minute stand up bed ~ 12 minute bed ~ 15 minute bed ~ 20 minute bed ~ Airbrush Tanning ~ Red Light Therapy
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$10 OFF $50 PURCHASE
Boutique
Skyline Plaza • Open 7 Days a Week 377-TANS (8267)
Tanning & Clothing
Expires August 31, 2018
Windows Siding Gutters Gutter Helmet SunShades
507-373-3435 Thank you for voting us the Best Place to Buy Furniture 11 years running — 2007-2018! We appreciate our loyal customers!
Thank You for Voting us #1 Dentist Office
gUARANTEEd THE LOWEST pRICES IN THE AREA!
for 2015, 2016 & 2018!
DOWNTOWN ALBERT LEA • 507-373-2514
Dr. Hung Vu, DDS
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
507-377-5033 141 E. William St., Albert Lea, MN www.uptowndental.org
Posturepedic
the back doctor’s bed ™
MORE ORTHOpEdIC SURgEONS SLEEp ON SEALy pOSTUREpEdIC MATTRESSES
Albert Lea’s Sealy Specialist!
100 WIlliam Ave., Conger - 265-3340•146 William St. E, Albert Lea - 377-1556
for choosing
Best Lawyer of 2018
Jamie A. Kyllo
Downtown Albert Lea 202 W. Clark St. | Albert Lea
507.373.4680
Thank you for voting us the best resturant Breakfast, Burgers, Steaks and More! We have it ALL Something for EVERYONE
South Central Pet Care Your other familY doCtor
Thank you for voting us your #1 vet clinic!
Come in and try our new menu www.TRUMBLESRESTAURANT.com
15
%
off
Any Reg. Priced Menu Item
Must present coupon at time of order. One coupon per customer. Not valid with specials, holidays or other promotional offers. No photo copies. Expires 8/31/18
1430 S Hwy 69, Albert Lea • 507-373-4440 1811 E Main St. • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • (507) 373-2638
Monday-Friday 8am-Noon, 1:00-5:00pm, Saturday 8am-12pm Emergency Service – Complete Pet Care
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VALUABLE COUPON
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED US THE BEST!! Delicious sandwiches & salads too!
PIZZA
$2.00 OFF ANY LARGE PIZZA Expires August 31, 2018
126 W. Clark • Albert Lea 373-7350 WE DELIVER TAKE OUT OR DINE IN
Thank you for voting us “Best Salon” Take time for you.
We take care of it all. Come in for a bit, take a load off and refresh your mind, body & spirit. We offer a wide range of services. Vist us today!
2209 E. Main, Albert Lea • 377-2845 Next to Perkins Deep Tissue to Relaxation Massage, Prenatal Massage, Therapeutic Treatments for Carpal Tunnel, Plantar Fasciitis, Low Back Pain (Psoas Syndrome) and Piriformis Syndrome (Sciatica), 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 • Angie Lair, CMT Linda Ferguson, RN, CMT • Kaye Tufte, NCTM
To our customers we extend a thank you for your business and your loyal support. Also to all our employees, Pete, Kim, Teri, Molly, Amy, Selina, and Dan for their hard work, long hours and great attitude.
Albert Lea Tax Service the
"Best of the Best" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018. 405 E. William St. Albert Lea (507) 373-3822
Thank You
We are honored to be voted 424 Bridge Ave, Suite #3 Albert Lea, MN | 377-1570 www.eatonsportandspine.com
Best Chiropractor for the 7th time in the Annual Readers Choice Awards!
Thank You All!
Scott (EA) Paul, Teresa and Linda 502 S. Broadway Ave. - 507-377-1625
Thank You! The family of Steam Brothers would like to thank our customers for your continued support and voting us “Best Carpet Cleaning!”
In Business since 1985. 75828 255th St • Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 373-9850
Dr. Jeff Eaton
Thank You for voting us
Best Dessert for 2018
k n a Th You
For choosing us Best Plumber in 2018!
Located at Northpark Plaza, Albert Lea
Residential • Commercial • Industrial 724 W. Clark, Albert Lea www.jimanddudes.com M-F 8am-5pm
373-6161
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SAME MENU!
THANK YOU
New Daily SpecialS
for choosing us!
Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 8:00pm
Still the best burgers in town!
Friday - Saturday 6:00am - 8:30pm
Room The Elbow
310 8th Street Albert Lea, MN 507-373-1836
Thank you for your continued support!
1 (877) 834-0507 1739 W Main St Albert Lea, MN 56007 Located at the Albert Lea Senior Center
Don’t let wet grass stop you from mowing
Blakes Body shop
1515 Blake Ave., Albert Lea • 373-0952 “A family tradition since 1979”
Voted Best Body Shop
12 YEARS!
We do repairs for:
• All makes and models • All insurance companies • All auto body repairs from minor to major collisions, rust and complete paint jobs.
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 your legal choice.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HOTEL 13 TIMES!
2214 E. Main St. Albert Lea, MN
507.373.5513
thank you for making us #1 place to buy lawn equipment!
M&S
OutdOOr EquipMEnt 519 Prospect Avenue • Albert Lea, MN
(507) 377-7705 msoutdr@gmail.com
LOYAL CUSTOMERS!
To My
Thank You for choosing me as the
Best Consignment Store!
123 North Broadway | Downtown Albert Lea | 507-373-0388 Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 5 pm | Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
507-369-5701 204 S. Washington Ave., Suite 100 Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.embracehomecarellc.com
Voted Albert Lea’s Best Golf Course for 13 years!
THANK YOU! Join us for
DINNER
Wed & Fri 5-8pm Regular menu & evening specials BREAKFAST Sat, Sun, 7:30-11:30 LUNCH DAILY 11-1:30 Banquets, parties & receptions
• 18-hole public course • Pro shop • Relaxing 19th Hole Jerry’s Bar
101 Richway Dr., Albert Lea 373-1061 www.greenlea.com
Thank you for your vote! Best Place to Work & Best Home Health Care
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Thank You for Voting us #1 Bakery for 12 Years!
Thank You for Voting Curt’s Pharmacy as your #1 for 9 years! we give you every reason to choose our services.
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.
1619 West MaiN • albert lea • 507-373-7357
Albert Lea’s only locally owned Pharmacy 1615 W. Main St. • Albert Lea, MN Located in Market Place Foods
(507) 373-MEDS (6337) OPEN 7 dAYs A wEEk
Open 8:30 to 7 M-F, 9-2 sat. & 11-2 sunday
Marketplace foods coUpoN
25 off ¢
plU 601
per gallon of gas
with any grocery order of $50 or more. 1619 West MaiN, albert lea 507-373-7357 limit one discount per coupon. one coupon per family. offer ends august 13, 2018 at Marketplace foods, albert lea
Proudly serving our commnunity for over 40 years!
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Phone: 507.373.6650
Fax: 507.373.4124
Call us TODAY at 507-373-6650 for a FREE estimate.
1410 Olsen Drive | Albert Lea, MN 56007
Commercial | Industrial | Design Build | Agriculture Datacomm | Residential | Thermal Imaging Value Engineering | Home Automation
THANK YOU
to all of our loyal customers who voted us
BEST BANK in the Albert Lea Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards! We appreciate and value your continued business!
VOTED
BEST BANK 11 TIMES!
THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST BEST
FOR VOTING US
ELECTRICIAN
FOR 13 YEARS ELECTRICIAN
We are honored to be a part of the Albert Lea & surrounding community. We extend to you an invitation to come join our locally owned friendly full service bank!
FOR 12 YEARS
TURNING YOU ON SINCE 1919
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Member FDIC
Albert Lea • 437 Bridge • 373-1481 Emmons • 201 Main St. • 297-5461 Alden • 195 N. Broadway • 507-874-3363
www.securitybankmn.com
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