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 Motor Inn
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
TIE Kay Nail Salon & Nail Tech Best Health Club
Albert Lea Family YMCA Best Dental Office
George Lundstrom DDS Best Chiropractic Office
Eaton Sport & Spine Best Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Best Catering
Hy-Vee Catering Best Coffee Stop
Cabin Coffee Company Best Dessert
Eat’n Ice-cream Shoppe Best Fast Food
Taco John’s Best Pizza Place
Jake’s Pizza Best Burger/Fries
The Elbow Room Best Mexican Food
Casa Zamora Restaurant Best Restaurant Overall
Perkins
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
Troy Thompson Agency Albert Lea Tax Service Best Liquor Store
Cheers Liquor Best Bar
Harold's Bar Best Hotel
Country Inn & Suites Best Photographer
Bragen Rights Photography Best Golf Course
Wedgewood Cove
Mary-Go-Round
Best Place to Buy Sporting Equip.
Best Place to Buy Farm Equipment
Best Nursing Home
Bomgaar’s
Best Place to Buy Furniture
Brick Furniture
Best Place to Buy Appliances
Sorenson’s Appliance & TV Best Place to Buy Lawn Equipment
Home Depot
Best Landscaping/Nursery
Hill’s Gardens Best Contractor
Larson Contracting Inc. Best Waste Disposal Service
Thompson Sanitation Best Flower Shop
Addie's Floral & Gifts Best Gift Shop
Addie’s Floral & Gifts Best Jewelry Store
Stadheim Jewelers Best Hardware Store
Raleigh’s Ace Hardware
Dunhams Sports
St. John's Lutheran Community Best Place to Buy Glasses
Innovision
Best Meat Market/Counter
Conger Meat Market Best Place to Buy a Hearing Aid
Audibel Hearing Centers Best Carpet Cleaning
Steam Brothers Best Computer Repair
CS Computers Best Lawyer
Kyllo Law Office Best Veterinarian
South Central Pet Care Best Place to Buy Window Treatments
Budget Blinds Best Place to Work
Security Bank Minnesota Best Travel Agency
Four Seasons Travel Best Home Health Care
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
to all of our loyal customers who voted us
“BEST BANK” & “BEST PLACE TO WORK” in the Albert Lea Tribune Reader’s Choice Awards! We appreciate and value your continued business!
Commercial | Industrial | Design Build | Agriculture | Datacomm Residential | Thermal Imaging | Value Engineering | Home Automation
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST
ELECTRICIAN FOR 14 YEARS
Call us TODAY at 507-373-6650 for a FREE estimate. 1410 Olsen Drive | Albert Lea, MN www.albertleaelectric.com
Thank you for your continued support!
VOTED
BEST BANK 12 TIMES! 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!
Blakes Body shop
1515 Blake Ave., Albert Lea • 373-0952 “A family tradition since 1979”
Voted Best Body Shop
14 YEARS!
Member FDIC
Albert Lea • 437 Bridge • 373-1481 Emmons • 201 Main St. • 297-5461 Alden • 195 N. Broadway • 507-874-3363
www.securitybankmn.com
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.
Proudly serving our community for over 41 years!
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Thank You for Voting us #1 Bakery for 13 Years!
Thank You for Voting Curt’s Pharmacy as your #1 for 10 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, 2019 at Marketplace foods, albert lea
THANK YOU for choosing
Best Place to Buy and Service your automobile
A lifetime powertrain warranty on all new vehicles
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Reader's Choice Winners 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019!
Thank You for making us your #1 meat market!
George R. Lundstrom DDS We offer our thanks to all of you for your kind vote of confidence!
209 N. 9th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-1659 100 William Ave., Conger - 507-265-3340•146 William St. E, Albert Lea - 507-377-1556
“Excellence Is Our Chosen Path”
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!
We appreciate your patronage! Receive A FRee Rose with this coupon. Limit one per person. Valid until July, 31, 2019. Addie’s Floral & Gifts
405 E. William St. Albert Lea (507) 373-3822 216 South Broadway 507-377-2081 Downtown Albert Lea Hours: M-F 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-3pm
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 8th time in the Annual Readers Choice Awards!
Dr. Jeff Eaton
Thank You for voting us
Best Dessert for 2019
Located at Northpark Plaza, Albert Lea
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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
ETC
Thank you for voting us the Best Place to Buy Furniture 12 years running — 2007-2019! We appreciate our loyal customers!
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
SHOP THE LATEST STYLES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
Etcetera
$10 OFF $50 PURCHASE
Boutique
Skyline Plaza • Open 7 Days a Week 377-TANS (8267)
Tanning & Clothing
Air Beds • Memory Foam Beds • Latex Beds • Standard Spring Beds
Posturepedic
the back doctor’s bed ™
Expires August 31, 2019
To our customers we extend a thank you for your business and your loyal support. Also to all our employees, Pete, Kim, Teri, Molly, Angeles, Theresa, and Kenny for their hard work, long hours and great attitude.
MORE ORTHOpEdIC SURgEONS SLEEp ON SEALy pOSTUREpEdIC MATTRESSES
VALUABLE COUPON
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED US THE BEST!! Delicious sandwiches & salads too!
Albert Lea Tax Service the
"Best of the Best" in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.
Thank You All!
Scott (EA) Paul, Teresa and Linda 502 S. Broadway Ave. - 507-377-1625
Albert Lea’s Sealy Specialist!
PIZZA
$2.00 OFF ANY LARGE PIZZA Expires August 31, 2019
126 W. Clark • Albert Lea 373-7350 WE DELIVER TAKE OUT OR DINE IN
for choosing
Voted “Best Lawyer” 5 years in a row
Jamie A. Kyllo
Downtown Albert Lea 202 W. Clark St. | Albert Lea
507.373.4680
Windows SidingWindows Gutters Gutter Helmet Gutter Helmet SunShades SunShades
507-373-3435
A HUGE THANK YOU
ADVERTISING & DESIGN
FOR VOTING US “BEST COMPUTER REPAIR” FOR THE ALBERT LEA TRIBUNE’S READERS’ CHOICE!
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curt@cscomputers.tech
Virus & Spyware Removal • Data Recovery • Remote Support Computer Optimization Complete Care Plan • Diagnostics • Upgrades LCD Screen Replacement • Data Backup • New Computer Sales 916 S. Broadway Ave. • Albert Lea, MN
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Thank you for voTing us BesT hoTel
Thank you for voting us
BEST PLACE
14 Times!
TO BUY
FARM EQUIPMENT!
2214 E. Main St. Albert Lea, MN
507.373.5513
Albert Lea Bomgaars 1721 W. Main St. Albert Lea, MN 56007
507.373.1549 M-F 7:30am-8pm Sat 7:30am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm
THANKS to our loyal customers for voting us
Best Liquor Store!
Beer, wine & liquor for every occasion.
THANK YOU LOYAL CUSTOMERS!
TO OUR
Don’t forget – FREE ice with every purchase! Voted the area’s Best Waste Disposal Service over the past 10 years!
Gift wrap available
1 off 1 off 15
$
%
$
any 24 or 30 pack beer Coupon Expires 8/31/19
off
Any bottle or box wine
any 1.75 liter Coupon Expires 8/31/19
Proud to offer honest, consistent, personal service for over 35 years!
Coupon Expires 8/31/19
1617 W. Main St. Albert Lea, MN 379-2364
Thank you for voting us
“Best Fast Food“ 2225 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN (507) 373-9818
LOCALLY OWNED & OWNER OPERATED
Thompson Sanitation, Inc. Clarks Grove, MN
507-256-4370
www.thompsonsanitation.com
Thank you loyal customers for voting us #1!
Join us for these Summer Specials! 50% Off AnnuAls, TrOpicAls & HAnging BAskeTs 25% Off perenniAls, sHruBs & Trees (sOme exclusiOns Apply) Weekdays 8-8, sat 8-6, sun noon-6 2512 W. main st., Albert lea • 507-373-7253 • www.hillsgardens.com
SOUTH CENTRAL PET CARE YOUR OTHER FAMILY DOCTOR
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE “BEST PlAcE TO BUY GlASSES”
Thank you for voting us your #1 vet clinic!
FROm dR. GARETH HATAYE & THE INNOVISION EYEcARE TEAm
1430 S Hwy 69, Albert Lea • 507-373-4440 Monday-Friday 8am-Noon, 1:00-5:00pm, Saturday 8am-12pm Emergency Service – Complete Pet Care
232 S Broadway Ave | Albert Lea, MN 507-373-0627
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Thank you for your vote of confidence!
Because we care...
Thank you for selecting us the
“BeST plaCe To BuY winDow TreaTmenTS”
15 Time Winner of “Best Nursing Home”
Call Today To Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Styles for every budget.
St. John’s is proud to continue serving this community!
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
901 Luther Place | 1771 Eagle View Circle | Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-8226 | www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org
Thank You!
507-369-5701 204 S. Washington Ave., Suite 100 Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.embracehomecarellc.com
The family of Steam Brothers would like to thank our customers for your continued support and voting us “Best Carpet Cleaning!”
Thank you for your vote! In Business since 1985.
(507) 373-9850
Best Home Health Care
‘OUR OWN
LITTLE TOWN’ Happy Time Resort offers a home away from home for many during summer
July/August issue available now.
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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
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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
1 (877) 834-0507 1739 W Main St. • Albert Lea, MN 56007 Located at the Albert Lea Senior Center
www.audibelhightech.com
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