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625 Broadway St. Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-2172 www.coldwellbanker.com
convenient • local • helpful service • great selection
www.GreeleyPlumbing.com
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Manufacturing Company BrentonEngineering.com E i i | 320 320.852.7705 852 770
VOTE FOR US! •Fitness Club Facility •Rehabilitation •Retirement Community •Memory Care Facility (320) 859-2142
If it breaks, we can fix it.
(320) 763-7333 3705 Hwy 29 S, Alexandria (across from Alexandria Motors) (320) 634-4486 20585 Hwy 28, Glenwood
Your Favorite
FLORIST & GREENHOUSE
Vote Us Your Favorite Boutique!!
We have a unique florist and greenhouse business, featuring flowers, plants and gift items for every occasion and every day. We have the best Floral Designers.
Brighten every day with fresh styles and colors you’ll love to wear!
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1610 6th Ave. East, Alexandria 763-5115 • 800-669-6772 Andersonfloristandgreenhouse.com
(320) 763-5157 • 602 BROADWAY ST. Downtown Alexandria & Little Falls
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Happy Hour MON - FRI 4-7 • SAT & SUN 1-5 AND 9-10 108 15th Ave E, Alexandria
#1 FLOORING STORE IN THE LAKES AREA!
320-762-2416 • Downtown Nelson
www.corralsaloonandeatery.com
Because we care about you...
Arnquist is the CarpetsPlus COLORTILE®
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Take your first step to a beautiful home with the best in Alexandria!
320-762-1001
Arnquist
320-763-8050 • 805 1st Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308 www.ArnquistCarpetsPlus.net • Facebook.com/ArnquistCarpetsPlus
24 HOUR SERVICE
ABSTRACTS • TITLE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS Since 1999
2209 Jefferson St, Easton Place II, Alexandria www.IntegrityTitleInc.net • 320-763-3311
We are excited to announce that we are adding another dentist to our team.
Heating • Air Conditioning • Plumbing
Thank you for thinking of us when voting Best Marine Services in the Lakes Area! We love serving you!
Please join us in welcoming …
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1424 N. Nokomis, Alexandria, MN • 320-762-8412 • Toll Free 866-998-5308
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2019
Best of THE LAKES AREA
Here’s your chance to give your favorite Business the spotlight! VOTE in the 2019 Best of the Lakes Area contest to recognize the best of the best. (online voting only - stop at Echo Press office if you do not have access to a computer)
Cast your vote for your favorite business at www.echopress.com/bestofalexandrialakes and have an opportunity to win $250 in Lakes Area Chamber Bucks!
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Thank you for nominating us for
BEST HEATING & COOLING COMPANY!
1917-2019
A century of serving happy, satisfied customers from coast to coast!
ThompsonHeating.com 1103 N. Nokomis NE, Alexandria
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Vote for Us! Your #1 Insurance Agent
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The crew at Pike and Pint is humbled by your nominations! THANK YOU!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Handcrafted Food made with Passion Always makes a difference! Chris, Lori, Tyler. 1223 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN • 320-763-5473 Hours: Office: Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm Sunday 7am-8pm Carwash: Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 8am-6pm
110 30th Ave. W • Alexandria, MN 320-763-7468 www.pikeandpint.com
623 Hawthorne St., Alexandria, MN 56308-1815 320-763-9231
EXPERIENCE JESUS WITH US! Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 am 4005 Dakota Street 320.763.5659 alexandriacovenant.org
...from casual to special...
proudly serving Alexandria for 18 years!
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LOVING JESUS • BECOMING LIKE JESUS • SHARING JESUS
320-759-0885 | Doolittles.com | 4409 Hwy 29 S
TWO GREAT SERVICES... A Tow you can
Depend On!! Automotive Tire Service Customization
320-763-3553
302 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308
TATTOO & BODY PIERCING
Already voted the BEST refuse/recycling service!
PROUD TO SERVE 60% + OF THE POPE-DOUGLAS AREA
24 Hours a day. 7 days a week.
320-762-5155
“the needs of the client come first...” #lovewhatwedo #buyorsellwithus 1121 Broadway St., Alexandria, MN 320-762-1050 | www.randyfischerrealestate.com
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• Custom Tattoos • Piercings • Award Winning Artists
320-310-3582 504 Broadway, Alexandria
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VOTE FOR US! BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY IN THE AREA
Senior Assisted Living community
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Vote Us your Favorite Assisted Living & Retirement Community! VistaPrairie.org
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www.AlexandriaCars.com 320-762-2114
A full family of services
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knutenelson.org | (320) 763-6653
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to meet your ever changing needs: • assisted living • catering by the Pioneer Grill • care center • enhanced assisted living • home care • hospice • independent living • memory care • outpatient therapy • short-term rehab • smart home technology • wellness centers
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2300 N. Nokomis NE • Alexandria, MN 56308 PRO SHOP 320-763-3605 CLUB HOUSE 320-763-3604
2016, 2017 & 2018 WINNER “BEST SALON” 2016 & 2017 WINNER “BEST SMALL BUSINESS TO WORK FOR” 2016, 2017 & 2018 WINNER “BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST”
New location:
1655 18TH AVE E We are here to help provide all your beauty and relaxing needs!
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619 3RD AVE. E • SUITE 102 • ALEXANDRIA • 320-219-7676
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Appetizer Bar Beer Selection Bloody Mary Brewery
Worship Schedule:
Burger Fries Happy Hour Restaurant Wings
SATURDAYS: 5:00PM SUNDAYS: 8:30 & 10:00AM WEDNESDAYS: 6:15PM
3007 Hwy 29 South Suite 103 • Alexandria, MN
27 Championship Holes A “Must Play!!!”
Pro Shop: 320-762-7089
AUTOMATIC NEW TOUCHLESS CAR WASH 6 MANUAL SELF SERVE BAYS Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week (Weather Permitting)
www.Squeekycleancarwash.com
FREE Bug Remover Scrub Station! NOW OFFERING: 13’ 9” Manual Bay for Commercial Vehicles, Campers & Semis ASK ABOUT OUR FLEET ACCOUNTS!
. Scott Dirck Golf Academy is one of the top ranked golf Academies in Minnesota with year round teaching and training facilities. . Head Golf Professional Grant Hanson . Assistant Golf Professional Brady Swedberg . Lodging Packages with golf on site . GPS on all carts
Come Vote for us! AUTO CARE
(320) 762-8060 1811 Nokomis St, Alexandria www.beckerautorepair.com
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1405 Broadway St. Alexandria, MN Closed Mondays Tues - Thurs 11am-8pm Fri - Sat 11am-9pm
MEMBER FDIC
Nominated for Best Retirement Community & Best Memory Care Facility.
Come check us out!
Family owned and operated business.
23390
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Servicing the Alexandria Lakes Area for Over 25 Years
• Salads, Wings, Desserts • No Preservatives • Fresh Ingredients • Signature Pizzas
We’d be honored to receive your vote.
. 27 Championship Holes
These awards are evidence of our culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence —values that are embraced by the staff and physicians in our hospital and clinics alike. We have an exceptional team, and I’m incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.
Sincerely Sincerely,
MAKE US YOUR FAVORITE
Life’s better when its Squeeky Clean
(320) 759-9994
Thank you for nominating Bell Bank for: • Best Bank • Best Customer Service • Best Financial Investment Company • Best Large Company to Work for
Email: proshop@genevagolfclub.com Web: www.genevagolfclub.com Geneva Golf Club is located 3 miles east on Hwy. 82, then north on Liberty Road about 1 mile. Open To The Public
302 N. Nokomis | Alexandria | 320-760-7524 | Like us on Facebook
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Happy Hour Wings Pizza Restaurant Lunch Bar Caterer Outdoor Dining
Carl Vaagenes Alomere Health CEO
Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324
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Vote for Cenex Tires Pros
for Best Tire Store and Best Auto Care
Thanks for choosing Godfrey as 2016, 2017 & 2018
Best Chiropractor in the Lakes Area
Assisted Living
Customer Service
Memory Care Facility
119 6th Avenue East • Alexandria • 320-762-8185
Large Company to Work For
Place to Worship
www.godfreychiropractic.com
Medical Facility
Retirement Community
Call 320-763-9983
Call 320-763-6577
Thank you for nominating the Holiday Inn as your favorite Hotel, as well as Willy T’s Restaurant for best steak and best buffet. We would love your vote to be the BEST in the Lakes Area, and we’ll continue to strive to be the best.
Alexandria, MN
VOTE US YOUR NO#1 GARDEN STORE!
We will help you find the right products, order it and carry them out for you! 806 22nd Ave. E, Alexandria • 320-763-5445 Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 2pm
Pro-Ag Country Store - Where the profits are returned to you!
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VISIT YOUR LOCAL CULVER’S RESTAURANT: Culver’s of Alexandria 610 50th Ave Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-2266
CULVERS.COM
© 2017 Culver Franchising System, Inc. 08/17
“People you know, Products you trust” we’re Cullen’s strives to give you the BEST customer service in all our departments. APPLIANCES • FIREPLACES • LIGHTING & DECOR MATTRESSES • BUILDING SUPPLIES • FURNITURE FLOORING • CABINETS AND MORE
Here
for every stage
Full Service Meat Market featuring Hand twisted Brats and Hotdogs Award Winning Beef Sticks, Jerky, Ham and Summer Sausage Fresh cut Pork Chops, Steaks and Roasts
We Care!
1620 N Nokomis • Alexandria, MN • 320-762-1249
Mid Minnesota is proud to be a nominee for
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION.
PLEASE VOTE!
“It feels like home.”
Just for Fun!
Mike & Julie members since 1994
FALL RATES START ON SEPTEMBER 15 - 9 HOLES WITH A CART FOR $15 EVERY DAY!
Come grow with us today!
Buy your 2020 membership for 2019 prices and golf the REMAINDER OF 2019 FREE! Starts on September 15 10 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS | mmfcu.org Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.
BOOK YOUR 2020 Fundraiser, Resort Scramble, Company Event, or Family Reunion in 2019 to ensure a spot on the calendar!
Call for Tee Times or Book Online 320-886-1400 www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com
5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs
VOTE FOR US
#1 Insurance Agency
Amy Christopherson Ins Agy Inc Amy N Christopherson, Agent 218 3Rd Avenue E Suite 100 Alexandria, Mn 56308 Bus: 320-762-2395
Open Monday-Saturday
COUNTYLINE MEATS and COUNTYLINE OFF-SALE LIQUOR VOTE FOR US #1 FOR BEST MEAT, LIQUOR AND WINE!
Hwy. 29 S (Between Alexandria & Glenwood) • 320-762-8880 Amy
Trina
Shannon
Kayla
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OFF SALE | LARGE SELECTION OF WINE
VOT BEST ED MEA MAR KET I T N TH 2016 E , 2017 & 20 BEST OF TH 18 LAKE S AR E EA!!
1700 North Nokomis NE Alexandria, MN 56308
320-759-2072