2019 BEST OF THE BRAINERD LAKES NOMINEES Brainerd Dispatch July 21, 2019
VOTE NOW Through August 2
To view all nominees and vote online visit:
www.brainerddispatch.com and scroll to find the “Best Of” link
2019 BEST OF THE BRAINERD LAKES Do you have a local favorite restaurant, bakery, golf course, newspaper, home builder, resort, nonprofit, etc.? The list goes on and on. If so, please help us recognize the best of the best by voting for them for the 2019 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Area award! Voting for the 2019 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Area began July 1 and runs through midnight of Aug. 2. At the end of the voting period, votes will be tallied and the winners will be announced in the 2019 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Area magazine publishing October 2019! This is a chance for the community to share with each other who is outstanding or is above the rest. It’s a chance for our local businesses to showcase what they have to offer and earn bragging rights of being the best in the Brainerd lakes area. The competition was hot last year; will our reigning champions maintain their lead or will YOUR favorite take the title? See some of the official nominees inside. Visit www.brainerddispatch.com and scroll to find the “Best Of” link to cast your votes for the 2019 Best of Brainerd Lakes Area awards.
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Vote for us daily starting July 1st 1 mile west of Emily on Co. Rd. 1. 8 miles NE of Crosslake 218-763-2169 • www.emilygreens.com
30581 Patriot Ave • 218-568-5001 www.pequotlakessupervalu.com Open Everyday 7 am - 11 pm
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Nominated for the 2019 BEST HOME BUILDER in Brainerd Lakes!
Baxter ~ 218-825-1976 Crosby ~ 218-546-5108
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Nor-SonResidential.com
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Shannon’s Auto Body has provided auto body repair in Brainerd, MN since 1996. We are proud to provide service to customers across Aitkin County, Cass County, and Crow Wing County. We go above and beyond to make sure you receive the repair services you deserve. Our team is committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
Vote every day now through August 2nd!
218-828-0330 • jibechvac.com • 1775 Dandelion Lane SW, Brainerd
Thanks for nominating us for Best Auto Care, Best Customer Service, & Best Small Company to Work For -- now go vote and help us reach #1!
Vote Us #1 in Best Auto Service! Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm • 13540 Ironwood Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-6764 • www.shannonsautobody.com
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Thank you for all the nominations! Categories we were nominated for:
Best Newspaper:
Local Celebrity:
Magazine:
Photographer:
Brainerd Dispatch Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
Brainerd Public Schools Her Voice Lakes Area Dining Guide Minnesota Home
Renee Richardson Steve Kohls
Kelly Humphrey Steve Kohls
Local Writer/Journalist Customer Service:
Chelsey Perkins DeLynn Howard Nancy Vogt Renee Richardson Travis Grimler
Brainerd Dispatch
Best Large Company to work for:
Brainerd Dispatch
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Vote Us #1 in Customer Service
Thank You for your Nomination for Best Salon.
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If you are looking for the best of the best in childcare, you have come to the right place. We are experienced in childcare; Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School readiness is our specialty. We are here for your family needs... 4 Star Parent Aware Rated!
Don’t Forget to Vote! Shannon’s Auto Body has provided auto body repair in Brainerd, MN since 1996. We are proud to provide service to customers across Aitkin County, Cass County, and Crow Wing County. We go above and beyond to make sure you receive the repair services you deserve. Our team is committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
VOTE FOR US! BEST CHILD CARE FACILITY
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Thanks for nominating us for Best Auto Care, Best Customer Service, & Best Small Company to Work For -- now go vote and help us reach #1!
3 Proud Locations to Serve You!
Brainerd & Baxter • 218-270-3100 Pequot Lakes 218-568-4898
Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm • 13540 Ironwood Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-6764 • www.shannonsautobody.com
24719 Hazelwood Dr, Nisswa | 218.961.0095 www.bellecheveuxnisswa.com
Thanks for your nominations!
Like our craft beers? We think they are pretty great too!
THANK YOU for nominating
Roundhouse Brewery for BEST BREWERY,
Best Beer Selection & Best Live Entertainment/Performing Arts
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LIKE OUR RIBS? HOW ABOUT OUR WINGS? VOTE FOR US EVERY DAY
Thank you for nominating us for BEST HOME BUILDER We appreciate your votes!
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www.roundhousebrew.com
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weshansonbuilders.com
We appreciate your nominations and would be proud to call ourselves the #1 Grocer in the Lakes Area.
Kari Crimmins,
Nominated for Best Real Estate Agent.
We are honored to be nominated in the following categories:
417 8th Ave. NE, Brainerd - (218)828-1816 14133 Edgewood Drive, Baxter - (218)828-4601
218-232-2237 • www.northpointera.com 4325 W Woodman St., Pequot Lakes
Best Bank / Credit Union Best Large Company to Work for (50+) PLEASE VOTE
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Thank you for nominating us for BEST Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Vote for Us Best Coffee Chop Best Customer Service Vote Midwest Family Eye for the
BEST EYE CENTER
Baxter 218.828.9545 toll free 877.338.3937
We appreciate your votes! www.scr-northern.com
218-692-3994 35522 County Road 66 Crosslake MN Open everyday 6:30 am - 1:00 pm
Thank You for Voting us as the Best Eye Clinic in 2018
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Nominated for BEST LARGE COMPANY to WORK FOR And BEST MANUFACTURER (Please Vote for both)
Thank you for nominating us for Best Tree Company!
Your Votes Are Appreciated! 800-630-2960 • www.jntreeservice-landscaping.com
23103 COUNTY RD 3, MERRIFIELD, MN 218.765.3111 | WWW.CLOWSTAMPING.COM
Jared Feierabend Owner and Head Instructor
Lisa Fiebiger Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
Amanda Loss Office Manager
Kyle Matuszak Instructor
Thank you for nominating Black Arrow Martial Arts for Best Fitness Center. We would be honored for your vote. PROFESSIONAL, FAMILY FRIENDLY, SAFE AND FUN WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION KIDS JIU-JITSU, ADULT JIU-JITSU, WOMEN’S KICKBOXING
We are honored for your vote!
WE ARE NOMINATED FOR THE BEST BANK IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA!
Shannon’s Auto Body has provided auto body repair in Brainerd, MN since 1996. We are proud to provide service to customers across Aitkin County, Cass County, and Crow Wing County. We go above and beyond to make sure you receive the repair services you deserve. Our team is committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
2019 Best of the Brainerd Lakes - Best Jewelers Voted #1 Best Jeweler 2018
Thanks for nominating us for Best Auto Care, Best Customer Service, & Best Small Company to Work For -- now go vote and help us reach #1!
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Vote Us #1 in Best Small Company to Work for!
Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm • 13540 Ironwood Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-6764 • www.shannonsautobody.com
Corner of 7th & Laurel • Downtown Brainerd • 829-7266 • www.elmenkjewelers.com
WAY TO GO BRAINERD LAKES AREA! With over 1,600 nominees in 108 categories it just goes to show how proud our people are of their community and their local businesses.
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Vote for your favorites in any of the following categories everyday at BrainerdDispatch.com/bestofbrainerdlakes Best Appetizer Best Area Farmers market Best Area Magazine Best Area Newspaper Best Asian Restaurant Best Auto Care Best Bait Shop Best Bakery Best Bank/Credit Union Best Bar Best Baxter Restaurant Best Beer Selection Best Bicycle Shop Best Bloody Mary Best Boutique Best Brainerd Restaurant Best Breakfast Place Best Brewery Best Buffet Best Burger Best Camper/RV Dealer Best Car Dealership Best Car Wash Best Carpet/Floor Cleaner Best Child Care Facility Best Chimney Sweep Service Best Chiropractic Office Best Coffee Shop Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic best Craft Sale/Event Best Crosby Area Restaurant Best Crosslake Restaurant Best Customer Service Best Dance Studio Best Dental Office Best Dessert Best Elder Care Services Best Eye Clinic
Best Fine Dining Best Fitness Center Best Flooring/Carpet Store Best Florist Best Fries Best Fun Run Best Funeral Home Best Garden Store/Nursery/Greenhouse Best Golf Course Best Grocery Store Best Gutter Company Best Hair Salon Best Hardware Store Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company Best Home Furnishing Store Best Homebuilder Best Hotel/Motel Best Jeweler Best Lake Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Best Large Company to Work For (50+) Best Laundromat/Laundry Service Best Law Firm Best Liquor Store Best Live Entertainment/Performing Arts Best Local Celebrity Best Local Writer/Journalist Best Manufacturing Company Best Meat Market/Butcher Shop Best Medical Facility Best Mexican Restaurant Best Mille Lacs Restaurant Best Motorsports Dealer (ATV/Snowmobile/Side-by-Side)
Best Outdoor Fun Rental Best Overall Radio Station Best Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Restaurant Best Pet Grooming Best Pet Rescue/Shelter Best Pharmacy Best Photographer Best Pizza Best Place for Summer Family Fun Best Place for Winter Family Fun Best Plumber Best Pool/Water Park Best Real Estate Agent Best Real Estate Company Best Relaxation Place Best Resort Best Ribs Best Roofing Company Best Sandwich Shop Best School Best Seafood Best Small Company to Work for (Under 50) Best Soup Best Sporting Goods/Outdoors Store Best Steakhouse Best Tanning Salon Best Tattoo Shop Best Thrift Store Best Title Company Best Tree Company Best Veterinarian Office Best Weddings/Party Venue Best Wings
Best Nail Salon Best Nisswa Restaurant Best Nonprofit Organization Best Outdoor Dining
Good Luck 2019 Nominees!