2018 BEST OF THE BRAINERD LAKES NOMINEES Pine and Lakes Echo Journal July 19, 2018 • Brainerd Dispatch July 22, 2018
• Brainerddispatch.com/bestofbrainerdlakes
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PICNICS The Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Journal invite you to our Customer Appreciation picnics. A great opportunity for local businesses and the community to connect. We’ll be serving up some picnic classics- hotdogs, chips, water and pop. Plus you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the 2018 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Nominees!
Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 11a-2p
506 James Street, Brainerd (Behind Wendy’s on Washington St.)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 • 11a-2p Pine and Lakes Echo Journal Office 4285 W Lake St, Pequot Lakes
We’ll also have a Best of the Brainerd Lakes voting station available on site!
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BEST LIQUOR STORE
Thank You for nominating us in 20 catagories!
14242 Dellwood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425 (218) 829-6196
INCLUDING: Best Brainerd Restuarant, Best Lakeside Dining,
Best Wings, Best Ribs, Best Nachos
VOTE NOW! Northern Cowboy Flame & Brew
218-829-9872 • www.thenortherncowboy.com
Thank You!
Thank you for your nominations!
for nominating us in 3 different categories!
Nominated for Best Pharmacy - Vote for us!
• Best Customer Service • Best Boutique • Best Small Company to Work For
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Vote Every Day!
Now through August 21st
(218) 829-3926 galleryofbrainerd.com 222 South 7th Street, Brainerd
MN Lic. BC001969
2018 Best Boutique
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BAXTER LIQUOR MART
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Best Home Exterior Contractor
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Best Large (+50) Company to Work For!
Best Real Estate Company in the 2018
Best of the Brainerd Lakes Contest!
218-454-EXIT www.ExitLakesRealty.com
Vote Today!
VOTE FOR US!
Vote Us #1 in Best Auto Service!
Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm • 13540 Ironwood Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-6764 • www.shannonsautobody.com
Employee Owned
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Thank you for nominating Nor-Son in 3 categories!
in the 2018 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Contest
for Best Pharmacy in Brainerd! 36084 Co. Rd. 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 (218) 692-4411
223 South Eighth Street • Brainerd, MN 218-829-3529 Store Hours: M-F: 8am-6pm•Saturday: 9am-5pm
Vote For Us for Best Brainerd Restaurant in 2018!
An Extension Of Our Home! Summer Hours 11am-9pm. Open Everyday.
Chalkboard Menu, Appetizers, Soup, Salad, Entrees, Desserts, All Homemade!
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Thank you for all the nominations! The categories we were nominated for: Best Newspaper: Brainerd Dispatch Pine and Lakes Echo Journal Best Shopper: Echoland Shopper Magazine: Minnesota Home Her Voice
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We sincerely thank you for your nominations! ~ Brent & Lacie Zinda
Love of the Lakes Lakes Area Dining Guide Weddings North Local Celebrity: Renee Richardson Steve Kohls Newspaper Columnist: Chelsey Perkins
Nancy Vogt DeLynn Howard Mike Bialka Renee Richardson Travis Grimler Theresa Bourke Jeremy Millsop
Photographer: Steve Kohls Kelly Humphrey Customer Service: The Brainerd Dispatch Best Large Company to work for: Brainerd Dispatch
Best Small Company to work for: Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
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Full-Time, Part-Time and Drop In Available
Your Brainerd Lakes area Childcare
NOMINATED FOR BEST OUTDOOR DINING!
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VOTE FOR US! BEST CHILD CARE FACILITY
VOTE AT: BRAINERDDISPATCH.COM/BESTOFBRAINERDLAKES
brainerddispatch.com/bestofbrainerdlakes 1 mile west of Emily on Co. Rd. 1. 8 miles NE of Crosslake 218-763-2169 • www.emilygreens.com
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!
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3 Proud Locations to Serve You!
Brainerd & Baxter • 218-270-3100 Pequot Lakes 218-568-4898
ON THE SHORES OF GULL LAKE │218-829-3918 │ERNIESONGULL.COM
100 years tried and true.
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Please consider this when you cast your vote!
Vote for us daily starting July 2nd at brainerddispatch.com/ bestofbrainerdlakes
VOTE FOR US! Nominated for the Best Hotel/Motel! Vote for us daily starting July 2nd
Nominated for the BEST of THE BRAINERD LAKES in EYE CARE.
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218.829.2020 • NorthernEyeCenter.com
218.829.2020 • NorthernEyeCenter.com • Little Falls • Staples Brainerd • LittleBrainerd Falls • Staples
Thank You for Voting EL Menk Jewelers for Best Jewelers in the
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Vote Us #1 in Customer Service
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WE VALUE YOUR BUSINESS
Proud to Call Nisswa Home
2018 Best of the
Brainerd Lakes Contest.
Vote Us Your #1 Hardware Store!
Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm • 13540 Ironwood Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-6764 • www.shannonsautobody.com
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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!
Corner of 7th & Laurel • Downtown Brainerd • 829-7266 • www.elmenkjewelers.com
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Our years of experience and reputation for quality craftsmanship are standards you can trust. When you choose to build with Baratto Brothers, you’re building with one of the best.
(218) 692-1070 LIC. #BC322437
13872 Shafer Rd Crosslake, MN 56442
Locally owned and operated with over 30 years of experience in the hardware business.
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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 For Us For Best Tree Company!
Please Vote for US!
Nominated for
Best Home Builder
We appreciate your vote for Best Sunday Brunch!
Cast your vote at: www.brainerddispatch.com/bestofbrainerdlakes
Black Bear Lodge offers something for everyone’s appetite!
W W W. B A R A T T O B R O T H E R S . C O M
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Helping you see clearly
VOTE FOR US!
JOEL HARTMAN
that we are your #1 Eye Clinic.
Thank you for your votes.
Nominated for
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!
I’m honored to have been nominated for Best Real Estate Agent in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Vote for us daily starting July 2nd
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VOTE FOR ME WEBSITE:
GreenheckAutoGlass.com
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All Work Guaranteed
218-824-6065
Joel Hartman, Exit Lakes Realty Premier 218-821-0513
118 Washington St. • Brainerd Locally Owned & Operated
joel@homesstore.net
www.brenny.com
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We appreciate your nominations and would be proud to call ourselves the #1 Grocer in the Lakes Area.
for us!
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As a locally owned, family operated funeral home serving the community members providing compassionate care and excellent service to those who are navigating the difficult journey of losing a loved one, we would be honored to be voted as your #1 Funeral Home in the Lakes Area.
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KIDS TO PLAY! VOTE AT brainerddispatch. com/bestofbrainerdlakes
15739 Audubon Way (Hwy 371) Baxter, MN 56425 417 8th Ave. NE, Brainerd - (218)828-1816 14133 Edgewood Drive, Baxter - (218)828-4601
www.cub.com
218-824-3232
www.brainerdhi.com
WAY TO GO BRAINERD LAKES AREA! With 1,800 nominees in 117 categories it just goes to show how proud our people are of their community and their local businesses.
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7870 Excelsior Rd., Baxter 218.828.9545 • 877.338.3957
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Dr. Jackie McCall
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THANK YOU for your nominations
PINE RIVER, MINNESOTA
VOTE FOR KIMBER CREEK FORD FOR BEST CAR DEALERSHIP!
VOTE FOR US!
VOTE AT: BRAINERDDISPATCH.COM/BESTOFBRAINERDLAKES
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It’s where all your friends are going to be.
NOMINATED FOR BEST NISSWA RESTAURANT!
25559 Main Street • Nisswa, MN | 218-961-6724 | Open Daily 11am-10pm
Whether you're buying or selling our home, Chad is determined to put you on the road to success.
We Appreciate your vote for Best Carpet & Flooring Store! You can rely on our experienced professionals and our luxurious products.
Nominated for the BEST LARGE COMPANY to WORK FOR.
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Vote Daily starting July 2nd
Vote Chad Schwendeman as the
Best Real Estate Agent
VOTE AT
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in the
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We Would Be Honored To Receive Your Vote For Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company!
Thank you for your nominations. We are proud to make our business by making you the best you can be. Looking forward to being rated as your #1 Salon!
7419 Forthun Rd., Baxter, MN 56425
218-270-2663
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BEST SMALL COMPANY TO WORK FOR
www.advantageseamlessgutters.com
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(218) 454-EXIT (3948) | www.ExitLakesRealty.com
BEST HOME EXTERIOR CONTRACTOR
After 75 years of business and a reputation for excellent customer service and vehicle care, Kimber Creek Ford is the clear choice for MN drivers.
VOTE FOR US!
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We know you’ve already made us #1 Thank You Locals!
Our sweet treats are one of our specialties!
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VOTE FOR Paradigm Auto for Best Auto Care in the Lakes Area!
30581 Patriot Ave • 218-568-5001 www.pequotlakessupervalu.com Open Everyday 7 am - 11 pm
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Now enrolling children in our Little Lambs Preschool for 4-5 year olds. We offer a safe, Christ-centered exceptional quality early learning environment.
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John Raboin and Michelle Francis
Lutheran Church (WELS)
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.
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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!
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
218-828-9211
We Appreciate your vote for Best Carpet & Flooring Store!
Like our craft beers? We think they are pretty great too!
THANK YOU
You can rely on our experienced professionals and our luxurious products.
for nominating
Roundhouse Brewery
for BEST BREWERY,
Best Beer Selection & Best Small Company to Work For
Every day, now through August 21st
www.roundhousebrew.com
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every day through August 21st
www.raboinfrancislaw.com PERSONAL INJURY | AUTO ACCIDENTS
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218-587-2564 • www.BitesGrill.com
Thank you for nominating us for BEST TITLE COMPANY
BEST LAW FIRM
Sharing the warmth of the Gospel in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Sunday Service 9am, Bible Study 10:15am, Sunday School runs Labor Day-Memorial Day Sundays at 10:15am.
On 371 & the Paul Bunyan Trail a mile south of the light in Pine River
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Thank You For Your Business!
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Setting the Standard Since 2007!
13815 Cherrywood Drive, Baxter, MN 218-829-4105 www.ChristBaxter.com
We are glad you enjoy them too. Help us to become Voted #1.
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