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EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
Ole Store Restaurant WINNER
Reunion Finalist
Tanzenwald Brewing Company Finalist
APPETIZER
Tanzenwald Brewing WINNER
Fielders Choice
Tap and Table
Finalist
Ole Store Restaurant Finalist
Reunion Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLEEASTERN CUISINE
Tokyo grill WINNER
Tin Tea
Finalist
New Buffet
Finalist
BAKED GOODS
Martha’s Eats & Treats WINNER
Brick Oven Bakery Finalist
BEER SELECTION
Imminent Brewing WINNER
Fielders Choice
Tap & Table Finalist
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes
Finalist
BLOOD MARY Fielders Choice
Tap & Table WINNER
Reunion
Finalist
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
The Grand Event Center WINNER
Ole Store Restaurant
Finalist
Cottage Tearoom & Fare
Finalist
BUFFET
Dawns Corner Bar WINNER
Carbone’s Pizzeria
Finalist
New buffet
Finalist
BURGER
Quarter back club WINNER
Boonies Bar & Grill
Finalist
Burger Ole Store Finalist
CATERING SMOKE
Lonsdale MN WINNER
Quarterback Club
Finalist
Ruth’s on Stafford
Finalist
COCKTAIL
Loon Liquors Distillery WINNER
Reunion
Finalist
Castle Rock & Rolls Bar & Grill
Finalist
COFFEE
Little Joy Coffee WINNER
Goodbye Blue
Monday Finalist
James Gang
Coffeehouse & Eatery
Finalist
The HideAway
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coffeehouse and Wine Bar Finalist DESSERT The Blast Northfield WINNER Cakewalk Finalist Brick Oven Bakery Finalist HAPPY HOUR Carbones WINNER Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist Fielders Choice Tap & Table Finalist ITALIAN CUISINE George’s Vineyard WINNER Basil’s Pizza Palace Finalist B&L’s Pizza Finalist LUNCH Hogan Brothers WINNER Gran Plaza Finalist The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar Finalist YOU’VE TRIEDTHE REST. NOWTRY THEBEST! PIZZA|PASTA|CHICKEN|GYROS THANKYOUNORTHFIELD FORVOTING GEORGE’SVINEYARD #1FORBESTPIZZAAND#1 FORBESTITALIANCUISINE! It’sanhonortoserveour community! EST. 2002 G R E O ’ E S G DINEIN|TAKEOUT|DELIVERY 507-645-0100 1160HIGHWAY3S,NORTHFIELD,MN www.georgesvineyard.com BEST OF NORTHFIELD continues Pg 6 115RailwayStSWLonsdale,MN55046 (507)744-4318|MNSmokeLLC@gmail.com https://www.mnsmokellc.com Dine-in-Takeout-NoDelivery Offering highend BBQand uniquely crafted beers VOTED#1 IntheWingsandCatering!
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MARGARITA
Gran Plaza
WINNER
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant
Finalist
Riverside Bar & Kitchen
Finalist
MEXICAN CUISINE
Gran Plaza
Northfield WINNER
El Triunfo
Finalist
El Tequila Finalist
PATIO DINING
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes WINNER
Tanzenwald Brewing Company
Finalist
Reunion Finalist
PIZZA
Basil’s Pizza Palace
WINNER TIE
George’s Vineyard
WINNER TIE
Red Barn Farm Finalist
SEAFOOD
Tokyo Grill WINNER
Ole Store Restaurant Finalist
Gran plaza Finalist
SPORTS BAR
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes
WINNER
Carbone’s Pizzeria Finalist
Fielders Choice Tap & Table Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Ole Store Restaurant WINNER
The HideAway
Coffeehouse and Wine Bar Finalist
George’s Vineyard Finalist
WINGS
SMOKE - Lonsdale MN
WINNER
Carbone’s Pizzeria
Finalist
Dawns Corner Bar
Finalist
ENTERTAINMENT
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
Reunion
WINNER
Loon Liquors
Distillery
Finalist
The Contented Cow
Finalist
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
Defeat of Jesse James Days
WINNER
Winterwalk
Finalist
Riverfront Fine Arts
Festival
Finalist
PLACE FOR DATE NIGHT
Loon Liquors
Distillery WINNER
Red Barn Farm
Finalist
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes
Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes WINNER
The Northfield Old Memorial Pool Finalist
Fireside Orchard & Gardens Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Reese Winter & Associates Ltd WINNER
Goodney & Etter, PA Finalist
O’Connell Tim CPA Finalist
Peterson Accounting & Tax, LLC Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Lonsdale Auto Works WINNER
CarTime Finalist
Doug’s Auto Service Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
Heritage Bank WINNER
Frandsen Bank & Trust Finalist
Merchants Bank
Finalist
CAR WASH
Kwik Trip WINNER
Max Shine Auto Detailing Finalist
Walter’s Auto Detailing Finalist
CHILD CARE CENTER
Little Village ELC WINNER
Northfield Montessori Finalist
Anna’s Bananas
Daycare and Preschool
Finalist
CLEANING SERVICES
Dufour’s Cleaners WINNER
CCS Cleaning and Restoration
Finalist
ServiceMaster by Ayotte Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros. Inc
WINNER
Capital Construction Finalist
Schmidt Homes Inc. Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CakeWalk WINNER
CarTime Finalist
Tin Tea Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Northfield Area
Family YMCA
WINNER Cannon Strength Finalist
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Anytime Fitness
Finalist
FLORIST
Judy’s Floral Design WINNER
Forget-Me-Not Florist
Finalist
Flutterby Flower Farm
Finalist
HAIR SALON
Family Hair WINNER
Untamed Salon
Finalist
Willow Haven Salon Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
AmericInn by Wyndham WINNER
Fairfield Inn Finalist
Country Inn & Suites Finalist
HVAC
Streitz Heating & Cooling Inc
WINNER
Keith Pumper
Plumbing & Heating
Finalist
Better Air Inc.
Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Mark Quinnell - State
Farm Insurance Agent
WINNER
Northfield insurance
Finalist
O’Keefe Insurance
Finalist
River City Insurance
Finalist
LAW FIRM
Hvistendahl, Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A.
WINNER
Frago & Lasswell P.A. Finalist
Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. Finalist
NAIL SALON L.A Nails WINNER
Pro Nails
Finalist V Nails
Finalist
PET GROOMING
In The Dog House WINNER
Canine Design by Cyndi Finalist
Renee the Groomer Finalist
Torgey’s Tidy Trims
Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc
WINNER
Northland Grading & Excavating Finalist
Malt-O-Meal Finalist
PLUMBING
Keith Pumper Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Finalist
Northfield Plumbing
Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Professional Pride Realty WINNER
Coldwell Banker Realty Finalist
Weichert
Realtors-Heartland
Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Northfield Retirement Community WINNER
Three Links Care Center
Northfield Finalist
Benedictine Living Community Finalist
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Tim’s Small Engine Services WINNER
Ziggy’s Finalist
Small Engine Unlimited LLC Finalist
VETERINARY SERVICES
Countryside
Animal Hospital WINNER
Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic
Finalist
Kenyon Vet Clinic Finalist
WATER SERVICE/ CONDITIONING
Cannon Valley Water Conditioning WINNER TIE
Culligan of Northfield WINNER TIE
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Capital Construction
Finalist
Millersberg Construction
Finalist
PEOPLE
AUTO MECHANIC
SCOTT PELAVA
Lonsdale Autoworks WINNER
JOSH
CarTime
Finalist
BRANDON
Witt Bros. Service Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. BRIDGETT CONWAY
Cannon Pointe Chiropractic WINNER
DR. ACKERSON
Cram Chiropractic Finalist
DR. DAN CORBETT
Corbett Chiropractic
Finalist
DR. PETE AHLERS-NELSON
Pete’s Chiropractic
Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
DR. MICHAEL THOMPSON
Heritage Dental Care
WINNER
DR. DAVID BRUST
Heritage Dental Care Finalist
DR. SCHIECK
Schieck Orthodontic Finalist
FAMILY PHYSICIAN/ PRIMARY CARE
PROVIDER
DR. FLANNERY
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
WINNER
DR. AMUNRUD
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
Finalist
DR. BRITTANY CORDES
Northfield Hopsital & Clinics
Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
KATY ADELMANN
Family Hair WINNER
KRISTIE ALEXON
FAMILY HAIR Finalist
BRIANNA LEPINSKI Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
MARK QUINNELL
State Farm Insurance WINNER
MATT SEWICH
Heartman Insurance
Finalist
PAT O’KEEFE
O’Keefe Insurance
Finalist
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
BRITT ACKERMAN
Hvistendahl Law WINNER
MARY HAHN
Hvistendahl Law
Finalist
DAVID JACOBSEN
Jacobsen Law Firm
Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
DAISY CHRISOPHERSON
Northfield Physical Therapy WINNER
HEIDI GRANT
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
Finalist
PAMELA MOENING
Full Potential Therapy
Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENT/BROKER
PETER MERGER
Professional Pride
Realty WINNER
MEGAN CALHOUN
Weichert Realty
Finalist
TIM FREELAND
Edina Realty
Finalist
WAITER/WAITRESS
KARLEE KANZ
Tanzenwald brewery WINNER
ASHLYN MAY
Loon Liquors Distillery
Finalist
LINDSAY NESS
The Grand
Finalist
SHOPPING
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Rare Pair Inc
WINNER
Mainstream Boutique
Finalist
Soulstice Boutique
Finalist
GIFTS
Content Bookstore
WINNER
Monarch
Finalist
Paper Petalena
Finalist
The Goat
Finalist
The Secret Attic
Finalist
GROCERY STORE
ALDI WINNER
Just Food Co-op
Finalist
Cub Foods
Finalist
HOME DECOR
Sissy’s on 7th WINNER
Marketplace @ 416 Finalist
Bierman’s Home Furnishings and Floor Covering Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Arrow Hardware & Paint WINNER
Lampert Lumber Northfield Finalist
Bierman’s Home Furnishings and Floor Covering
Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Firehouse Liquor WINNER
Northfield Liquor Store
Finalist
MGM
Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED SPECIALTY SHOP
Rare Pair Inc.
WINNER
Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars
Finalist
The Measuring Cup
Finalist
PET SUPPLIES
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies
WINNER
Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic
Finalist
Countryside Animal Hospital
Finalist
STORE FRONT
Rare Pair Inc.
WINNER Reunion
Finalist
Northfield Historical Society
Finalist
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BEST OF NORTHFIELD continued from Pg 6 Thank you for your nominations and votes!
PAGE 10 Best of the Best July 12/13, 2023 EATING AND DRINKING ALL AROUND RESTAURANT Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist Grace’s Tex-Mex Finalist APPETIZER Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Spare Time Entertainment Finalist Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist ASIAN OR MIDDLE-EASTERN CUISINE Mizuki Fusion WINNER East Wind Buffet Finalist Asian Kitchen Finalist BAKED GOODS OTB Cafe - Old Town Bagels WINNER Kernel Restaurant Finalist Hy-Vee Bakery Finalist BEER SELECTION Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Mineral Springs Brewery Finalist Reggie’s Brewhouse Finalist BLOODY MARY Elks Lodge #1395 WINNER Timber Lodge Steakhouse Finalist Wings Tavern & Grille Finalist BREAKFAST/BRUNCH OTB Cafe Old Town Bagels WINNER Kernel Restaurant Finalist Olivia’s Family Restaurant Finalist BUFFET Pizza Ranch WINNER East Wind Buffet Finalist Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist BURRGER Wagner’s Lunch WINNER Culver’s Finalist Lava Burgers and Wings Finalist CATERING Plaza Morena Campestre Grill WINNER Torey’s Restaurant& Bar Finalist Spare Time Entertainment Finalist COCKTAIL Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist Wings Tavern & Grille Finalist COFFEE Central Park Coffee Co. WINNER Straight River Coffee Finalist OTB Cafe Old Town Bagels Finalist DESSERT The S’Cream WINNER Kernel Restaurant Finalist Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist HAPPY HOUR Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Mineral Springs Brewery Finalist Reggie’s Brewhouse Finalist LUNCH Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER Fresh Cafe Owatonna Finalist Wagner’s Lunch Finalist MAGARITA Don Juan Cantina & Grill WINNER Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Finalist friendly. selection. REMARKABLE INCREDIBL Y toourguests T HANK Y OU guests forvotingCashWiseas Owatonna’s BES T LIQUOR ST ORE 495 W NorthStreet | Owatonna,MN | (507)451-8440 Visitouradsonlineatwww.cashwiseliquor.com 052523_BestOf_4_88x6_25Ad_3014 to for voting C StayHappy. SeeKappy! Owatonna’sBestPlace forCollisionRepair Thanksforvoting! 3205S.CountyRd.45 Owatonna 507-451-8989 BEST OF OWATONNA continues Pg 12
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MEXICAN CUISINE
Plaza Morena
Campestre Grill WINNER
Don Juan Finalist
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant Finalist
PATIO DINING
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Spare Time
Entertainment Finalist
Tavern Nine
Brooktree Golf Course Finalist PIZZA
A Taste Of The Big Apple WINNER
Nick’s Pizza Palace Finalist
Spare Time
Entertainment Finalist
SEAFOOD
Mizuki Fusion WINNER
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar
Finalist
Timber Lodge Steakhouse Finalist
SPORTS BAR
Spare Time
Entertainment WINNER
Buffalo Wild Wings Finalist
Lava Burgers and Wings Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Foremost Brewing
Cooperative WINNER
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
Timber Lodge
Steakhouse Finalist
WINGS
Buffalo Wild Wings WINNER
Owatonna Eagles Finalist
Lava Burgers and Wings Finalist
ENTERTAINMENT
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
Foremost Brewing
Cooperative WINNER
Mineral Springs Brewery
Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar
Finalist
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
Rustic Mamas Market
WINNER
Steele County Fair
Finalist
Lighted Holiday Parade Finalist
LOCAL ATTRACTION
Little Theatre of Owatonna WINNER
Mineral Springs Brewery
Finalist
OTB Cafe
Old Town Bagels Finalist
PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
Little Theatre of Owatonna Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
River Springs Water Park WINNER
Manthey Park Finalist
Spare Time Entertainment Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Ackerman Accounting & Tax Services
WINNER TIE
Struss CPAs WINNER TIE
CliftonLarsonAllen Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Ron’s Repair WINNER
Finholdt Repair Finalist
Seykora Automotive Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
HomeTown Credit Union WINNER
Profinium
Finalist
United Prairie Bank
Finalist
CAR WASH
Teejays
California Clean WINNER
South Oak Car Wash
Finalist
Kecks Kwik Lube
Finalist
CHILD CARE CENTER
Wee Pals
Child Care Center WINNER
Kid’s Korner
Educare Center
Finalist
Cedar Kids, Inc.
Finalist
CLEANING SERVICES
Teejays California Clean WINNER
Endres
Window Cleaning
Finalist
Bizzy Bee Cleaning
Finalist
COLLISION REPAIR
Kappy’s Collision Center
WINNER
Owatonna Collision and Glass
Finalist
Aaron’s Automotive
Towing & Repair
Finalist
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros. Inc
WINNER
Mohs Contracting
Finalist
Schuler Construction
Finalist
Zach Spinler Construction, LLC
Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Teejays California Clean
WINNER
Mineral Springs Brewery
Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Anytime Fitness WINNER
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PLACE TO WORK
Federated Insurance
Companies WINNER TIE
Timberdale Trace
Assisted Living WINNER TIE
Climate by Design Finalist
PLUMBING
Block Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Stoyks Plumbing Finalist
Wencl Plumbing Inc Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Advantage Real Estate WINNER
RE/MAX Venture Finalist
ERA Gillespie Real Estate Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Timberdale Trace
Assisted Living WINNER
Ecumen CountrySide Finalist
Ecumen Brooks Finalist
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
M2 Powersports WINNER
Denny’s Small Engine Repair
Finalist
Mike’s Marine & Small Engine Repair
Finalist
URGENT CARE
Compcare
Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care WINNER
Owatonna Mayo Clinic Finalist
USED CAR DEALER
Cars N Credit WINNER
Cartime of Owatonna Finalist
Owatonna Motor Company Finalist
VETERINARY SERVICE
Owatonna Veterinary Hospital
WINNER
Heartland
Animal Hospital Finalist
Owatonna Veterinary Services: Stephen
Krumm DVM Finalist
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros. Inc
WINNER
Kirchner Siding and Window Finalist
Zach Spinler Construction LLC
Finalist
ACCOUNTANT
LISA ACKERMAN
Ackerman Accounting WINNER
DAN STRUSS Struss CPA Finalist
PEOPLE
AUTO MECHANIC
CRAIG LEIDALL WINNER
ANDREW SOUBA
TGK Automotive Finalist
MATT CLEAR Firestone Finalist
BARTENDER
ANDREA SAUFFERER
American Legion WINNER
NIKKI BROITZMAN
Eagles Owatonna
Finalist
RILEY STANDKE
Torey’s Finalist
CAR SALESMAN
DANNY JOHNSON
Cars-n-Credit WINNER
STEVEN SNYDER
Cars-n-Credit
Finalist
KEITH LEONARDO
Owatonna Motor
Finalist
CHEF
CHEF GAR WINNER
TOREY STATLANDER
Torey’s Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
BRIAN GFRERER
Cedar Chiropractic WINNER
LAURA SEID
Chiropractic Care of Owatonna
Finalist
TONY WISSBROECKER Wellfit Chiropractic Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
DR. WOTTRENG Wottreng Family Dental WINNER
DR. LOVELESS Finalist
DR. DRESSER Dresser Family Dentistry Finalist
FAMILY PHYSICIAN/ PRIMARY CARE
PROVIDER
JESSICA PHELPS
Mayo Clinic Owatonna WINNER
DR HAROLD HELLWEG
Owatonna Clinic
Finalist
DOMINICA JEGENS
Mayo Owatonna
Finalist
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
GEOFF STAMP
Principal Financial WINNER
DEREK DELANEY
PharmD Financial Planning LLC
Finalist
NICK LEWIS
Thrivent
Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
ANGIE VOGT WINNER
SANDIE KUBISTA
Selective Looks
Finalist
HOLLY KLECKER
Pure Elements
Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
JUDY PLEMEL
State Farm WINNER
DAVE EFFERTZ
TPS
Finalist
JESSICA GRUENWALD
American Family Insurance
Finalist
OPTOMETRIST/ OPHTHALMOLOGIST
DR SHAWNEE SOVELL
Horizon Eyecare
WINNER
DR. NICK VINCELLI
Horizon EyeCare
Finalist
DR. HUANG
Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
MEGAN FUHRMAN
InTouch Physical Therapy
WINNER
GREG LENZ
Owatonna Sports and Physical Therapy
Finalist
SCOTT NELSON
Owatonna Sport and Physical Therapy
Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENT/ BROKER
RACHEL GASNER Remax Venture WINNER
DARCY IHRKE
Berskhire Hathaway
Finalist
BECKY HERMANSON Hill, Berkshire Hathaway
Finalist
WAITER/WAITRESS
ASPEN American Legion WINNER
BETH BOGEN Toreys
Finalist
DAJHON (CHAR) Plaza Morena
Finalist
SHOPPING
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Urban Loft WINNER
Hidden Rose Boutique
Finalist
Bellebrook Boutique
Finalist
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SENIOR
Ecumen
PEOPLE
AUTO MECHANIC
DAN PEARSON
Skrove Automotive
WINNER
ARVIN
Autotronics
Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. LAURA
Hulsebus Chiropractic WINNER
CHARLES UHLER
Finalist
SETH NELSON
Rising Sun Chiropractic
Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
MEGHAN ANDERSON
Edward Jones
Finalist
PETER NELSON MapVest
Finalist
INSURANCE PLANNER
ALIE HERMANSON State Farm WINNER
JAY ZENDER
State Farm
Finalist
DAVID DETLEFSON State Farm Insurance
Finalist
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
MICHAEL RILY
Riley-Tanis & Associates WINNER
JIM BRANDT
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
SHOPPING
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Generations Boutique WINNER
Nutter Clothing
Finalist
Poshinate Kiddos
Finalist
GIFTS
Swedish Kontur Imports WINNER
Contents
Finalist
Cheap Chics Designs
Finalist
GROCERY STORE
Family Fresh Market WINNER
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Arrow Hardware & Paint
WINNER
St. Peter Lumber Company
Finalist
Amber Patterson Design Co.
Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Market Wine & Spirits WINNER
MGM Wine & Spirits
Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED
SPECIALTY SHOP
Nutter Clothing Co
WINNER
Generations Boutique
Finalist
DR. KRISTINA SIMMONETTE
St. Peter Family Dental WINNER
DR. MILLER Valley View
Detnal Health
Finalist
DR. BETHANY WHITTIER
Riverside Dental Clinic
Lacina Siding & Windows
Finalist
Schmidt Seamless Gutters
Finalist
Finalist
FINANCIAL PLANNER
BART WHEELBORG
Edward Jones WINNER
Brandt & Winkler
Finalist
STEVE WINKLER
Brandt & Winkler
Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENT
MATT BROSTROM
Pell Real Estate WINNER
AMBER SEAVER
Keller Williams
Preferred Realty
Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Finalist
St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli
Finalist
HOME DECOR
Contents WINNER
Swedish Kontur
Finalist
Harbor Home and Gifts LLC
Finalist
Swedish Kontur Imports
Finalist
STORE FRONT
Contents
WINNER
Sweet Alice Floral & Art
Finalist
Swedish Kontur Finalist
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AGENCY
State Farm Insurance Agent WINNER Pell Insurance Finalist
State Farm Insurance Agent Finalist Hesse Insurance Finalist
CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL Keeley
Supplies WINNER
Touch Lawn &
Control Finalist Fresh Look Lanscapes LLC Finalist
Fresh Market Pharmacy WINNER
Pharmacy Finalist
&
WINNER
Finalist
INSURANCE
Jay Zender
David Detlefsen
LAWN
Landscape
Spring
Pest
PHARMACY Family
Hy-Vee
PLUMBING Ryan Plumbing
Heating and Ryan Electric
Hunt Plumbing & Drain
Heating Finalist
Andresen Plumbing
Community St.
LIVING/ RETIREMENT Benedictine Living
Peter WINNER TIE
Sand Prairie WINNER TIE
Finalist
Pheasants Ridge Assisted Living
WINNER
Finalist
Boelter Window, Siding & Roofing
Schmidt’s Siding & Windows
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EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
Boonies Bar & Grill
WINNER
Janna’s Market Grill
Finalist
The Lodge on Mazaska Lake Finalist
APPETIZER
Boonies Bar & Grill
WINNER
Joe’s Sports Cafe Finalist
Redemption Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLEEASTERN CUISINE
1st of Thai
WINNER
Mizuki Fusion
Finalist
Southern China Cafe
Finalist
BAKED GOODS
Crack Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market
WINNER
Fareway Bakery
Finalist
Good Day Coffee
Finalist
BEER SELECTION
Boonies Bar & Grill
WINNER
Corks & Pints
Finalist
Crooked Pint
Finalist
The Channel Inn
Finalist
BLOODY MARY
Boonies Bar & Grill
WINNER
Depot Bar & Grill
Finalist
10,000 Drops Craft
Distillers
Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
WINNER
Crack Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market
Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill
Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
ASIAN BUFFET
Chinese Restaurant
WINNER
Carbones Faribault
Finalist
Southern China Cafe
Finalist
BURGER
Boonies Bar & Grill WINNER
Joe’s Sports Cafe
Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill
Finalist
CATERING
Arna Farmer
Catering & Cakes
WINNER
Janna’s Market Grill
Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill
Finalist
COCKTAIL
10,000 Drops
Craft Distillers
WINNER
Our Place on 3rd
Finalist
Joe’s
COFFEE
PAGE 24 Best of the Best July 12/13, 2023
Sports Cafe Finalist
MightyFine! Coffee Company WINNER
Day Coffee Finalist
of Dawn Bakehouse & Market Finalist
Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market WINNER
Market Grill Finalist Redemption Restaurant Finalist
HOUR
Bar & Grill WINNER
Faribault Finalist Corks & Pints Finalist ITALIAN CUISINE Basilleo’s Pizza WINNER Depot Bar & Grill Finalist Carbones Faribault Finalist LUNCH Joe’s Sports Cafe WINNER Gran Plaza Finalist Depot Bar & Grill Finalist Mizuki Fusion Finalist MARGARITA El Tequila WINNER Gran Plaza Mexican Grill Finalist Redemption Restaurant Finalist MEXICAN CUISINE Gran Plaza Mexican Grill WINNER 1515LyndaleAveN,Faribault,MN55021• (507)607-7778• monkeymotors.net ThankyouforVoTingus BesTCarDealerinfariBaulT (3 yearsinarow!)anDBesTPlaCe ToBuyauseDCarinsouThern,Mn! ThankyouforVoTingus BesTCarDealerinfariBaulT (3yearsinarow!),BesTPlaCe ToBuyauseDCarinsouThern,Mnaswell asBesTCarsalesManinfariBaulT(isaiah)! BEST OF FARIBAULT continues Pg 26
Good
Crack
DESSERT Crack
Janna’s
HAPPY
Boonies
Carbones
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Music Festival Finalist
Pet Parade Finalist
LOCAL ATTRACTION
River Bend
Nature Center WINNER
Fender Bender Band Finalist
Rice County
Historical Society
Finalist
PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT Redemption WINNER
Depot Bar & Grill
The Channel Inn
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
River Bend
Nature Center WINNER
Faribault Family Aquatic Center Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
JOD Ltd. WINNER
Financial Solutions MN LLC
H&R Block
AUTO REPAIR
Schema’s Auto Service & Sales LLC
Wholesale Tire
Decoux Automotive Inc Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
Affinity Plus Federal
Credit Union WINNER
The State Bank of Faribault
Finalist
Reliance Bank
Finalist
CAR WASH
Auto Spa
Faribault, MN WINNER
Harry Brown’s Family
Automotive Finalist
CLEANING SERVICES
CCS Cleaning & Restoration WINNER
DuFour’s Cleaners
Finalist
Brad Donahue’s Window Cleaning
Finalist
COLLISION REPAIR
Midwest Collision WINNER
B&B Auto Body Repair Finalist
Malecha’s Auto Body Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros Inc. WINNER
Met-Con Companies
Finalist
Rock Hard Construction Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Burkhartzmeyer’s Shoes WINNER
Faribault Ace Hardware Finalist
Erickson Furniture
Finalist
Finally a Gift Store
Finalist
ELECTRONIC STORE
Fette Electronics
WINNER
Wireless World - Verizon
Authorized Retailer Finalist
T-Mobile
Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Ignite Fitness WINNER
Anytime Fitness Finalist
PAGE 26 Best of the Best July 12/13, 2023 www.VintageEscapesWinery.com 8950DoddRoad | Kilkenny,MN VETERANOWNED;FAMILYOPERATED Followus VotedBestWinery inSouthernMN! AlsoVotedBest GirlsNightOutand MimosasinFaribault. ThanksForVoting! El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Finalist Taqueria El Jefe Finalist MIMOSA Vintage Escapes Winery WINNER Depot Bar & Grill Finalist Corks & Pints Finalist PATIO DINING Boonies Bar & Grill WINNER Depot Bar & Grill Finalist Janna’s Market Finalist PIZZA Boonies Bar & Grill WINNER Basilleo’s Pizza Restaurant Finalist Signature Bar & Grill Finalist SEAFOOD Mizuki Fusion WINNER Depot Bar & Grill Finalist Joe’s Sports Cafe Finalist SPORTS BAR Joe’s Sports Cafe WINNER Carbone’s Finalist Crooked Pint Ale House Finalist WINE SELECTION Haskell’s Faribault WINNER Bauers Southside Center Liquors Finalist Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard Finalist WINGS Boonies Bar & Grill WINNER Carbones Faribault Finalist Joe’s Sports Cafe Finalist ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNITY GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT Vintage Escapes Winery WINNER 10,000 Drops Finalist Paradise Center for the Arts Finalist LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT Heritage Days WINNER Blue Collar
Finalist
Finalist
Finalist
Finalist
WINNER
Finalist
BEST OF FARIBAULT continued from Pg 24
Fitness in Motion Finalist FLORIST
Bloom Floral WINNER
Mary’s Rustic Rose
Finalist
Stem and Spade Finalist
HAIR SALON
Studio 14 Salon & Spa WINNER
Hair Station Finalist
Under Haalands
Hat Salon Finalist
HEARING CARE CENTER
Miracle-Ear
Hearing Aid Center WINNER
Advantage Care Hearing Center Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
GrandStay
Residential Suites Hotel WINNER
Boarders Inn & Suites Finalist
Days Inn by Wyndham Finalist
HVAC
Faribo Air Conditioning & Heating WINNER TIE
K&M Heating & Air Conditioning WINNER TIE
Rivercity Refrigeration Inc Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Truax & Associates
Insurance Agency WINNER
Farm Bureau Financial Services: Dan Pumper Finalist
Heine Insurance Agency Finalist
LAW FIRM
Korman Law Office WINNER
Hamer Law Office Finalist
Hoffman & Associates, PLLCFaribault, Minnesota Finalist
LAWN CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Little’s Lawn Care and Snow Removal Finalist
Filan Lawn and Snow Removal, Faribault Finalist
NAIL SALON
Beauti Nails & Spa WINNER
Studio 14 Finalist
Fancy Nails Finalist
NUTRITION/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Humfeld Chiropractic and Nutrition Center WINNER
Central Ave Nutrition
Finalist
Healthy Impact Finalist
PET GROOMING
Muddy Paws WINNER
The Groomery LLC Finalist
Plush Pup Dog Grooming Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Fareway Grocery Finalist
SageGlass Finalist
PLUMBING
Faribo Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Jim Keilen
Plumbing & Heating Finalist
Keith Pumper
Plumbing & Heating Finalist
REAL ESTATTE AGENCY
Weichert
Realtors - Heartland WINNER
Legacy House
eXp Realty Finalist
Edina Realty Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Mill City Senior Living WINNER
Faribault Senior Living Finalist
Monarch Healthcare
The Emeralds Finalist
URGENT CARE
Allina Health
Urgent Care WINNER
Compcare
Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care
Finalist
USED CARE DEALER
Monkey Motors WINNER
Harry Brown’s Family
Automotive Finalist
Milo Peterson Ford Co. Finalist
VETERINARY SERVCES
Kenyon Vet Clinic WINNER
Heartland
Animal Hospital
Finalist
Faribault Veterinary Clinic
Finalist
WATER SERVICE/ CONDITIONING
Culligan Water of Faribault WINNER
Garlick’s Water Conditioning
Finalist
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros. Inc
WINNER
Sammon Home Improvement
Finalist
Exteriors Plus Midwest, Inc
Finalist
Valentyn Builders
Finalist
PEOPLE
ACCOUNTANT
SANDY FLOM
Financial Solutions MN WINNER
TIM TRUMAN
H&R Block
Finalist
July 12/13, 2023 Best of the Best PAGE 27 SKLUZACEKBROSINC 507-332-8531•https://www.skluzacekbros.com/ FreeEstimates License#BC001461 VotedBestoftheBestin Faribault! ConstructionCompany LawnCare/SnowRemoval Window&Siding/Roofing PlacetoWork VotedBestoftheBestin Northfield! ConstructionCompany Window&Siding/Roofing PlacetoWork VotedBestoftheBestin Owatonna! ConstructionCompany LawnCare/SnowRemoval Window&Siding/Roofing Thanks For Voting! BEST OF FARIBAULT continues Pg 28
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continued from Pg 27
GARY BUCHTA
Gary Buchta, CPA
Finalist
AUTO MECHANIC
BRIAN SCHEMA
Schema Auto Service WINNER
LYNN MILLER
Wholesale Tire Finalist
ALEX MANZ
A&A Auto Finalist
BARTENDER
TYLER MUSEL
Boonies Bar and Grill WINNER
MICHELE VOEGELE
Channel Inn Finalist
CAR SALESPERSON ISAIAH
Monkey Motors WINNER
BOB FORD
Harry Brown’s
Family Automotive Finalist
CHAD Monkey Motors Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. STEVEN POTTER
Potter Chiropractic WINNER
DR. LISA HUMFELD
Humfeld Chiropractic Finalist
DR. ROBERT EILRICH
Eilrich Chiropractic Finalist
FINANCIAL PLANNER
JAKE COOK
Comprehensive Wealth Solutions WINNER
CATE GRINNEY Ameriprise
Financial Services Finalist
JEN BECKER
Thrivent Financial Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
BARB REINHARD Hair Station WINNER
GINA HAALAND
Under Haaland’s
Hat Salon Finalist
KEN
Hair Place, Kenyon Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
BARRY FRITZ WINNER
DAN PUMPER
Farm Bureau Financial Finalist
BILL HEINE Heine Insurance
Finalist
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
DEB KORMAN WINNER
GARY VOEGELE
Virtus Law Finalist
JOHN HAMER Hamer Law Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENT
PAMELA REZAC WINNER
Mary Tonjum Finalist
Content Bookstore, Northfield Finalist
BOWLING ALLEY
Spare Time
Entertainment WINNER
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist
WOW Zone
Mankato Finalist
DOWNTOWN
Northfield WINNER
Owatonna Finalist
St. Peter Finalist
FAMILY FUN
Spare Time
Entertainment WINNER
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNITY
ART CENTER/CALLERY
Owatonna Arts Center WINNER
Northfield Arts Guild Finalist
Paradise Center for the Arts Finalist
BEST KEPT SECRET
The Blast
Northfield WINNER
River Bend Nature Center Finalist
Kamp Dels Waterville Finalist
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist
MOVIE THEATER
Northwoods Cinema 10 WINNER
Cannon Valley Cinema 10 Finalist
Daryl Bauer Finalist
SHOPPING CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes WINNER
Finally A Gift Store Finalist
Wildfire Roots Clothing Co Finalist
GIFTS
The Junk Monkey WINNER
Finally A Gift Store Finalist
Chappuis Jewelry Finalist
GROCERY STORE
Hy-Vee Grocery Store WINNER
ALDI Faribault Division Finalist
Fareway Grocery Finalist
HOME DECOR
The Junk Monkey WINNER
Erickson Furniture Finalist
Finally A Gift Store Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Faribault Ace Hardware WINNER
Fleet Supply Finalist
Chadderdon Lumber Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Bauers Southside
Center Liquors WINNER
Haskell’s Faribault Finalist
Fareway Liquor Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED SPECIALTY SHOP
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes WINNER
Chappuis Jewelry Finalist
Finally A Gift Store Finalist
NEW CARE DEALER
Harry Brown’s Family
Automotive WINNER
Milo Peterson Ford
Kenyon Finalist
RC Bliss Ford Finalist
PET SUPPLIES
Paddingtons
Seed and Feed WINNER
Pet Smart Finalist
Faribault Animal Center Finalist
STORE FRONT
The Junk Monkey WINNER
Finally A Gift Store Finalist
Angel’s Attic Gift Shop Finalist
Elko Speedway & Drive-in Theater Finalist
MUSEUM/HISTORY CENTER
Steele County Historical Society WINNER
Northfield Historical Society Finalist
Minnesota State Public School
Orphanage Museum Finalist
NON-PROFIT
Community Pathways of Steele County,Inc WINNER
United Way of Steele County Finalist
Ruth’s House Faribault Finalist
PHOTOGRAPHER
Lauren Everhard Photography WINNER
Krystle Foley
Kilk photography Finalist
AJ Photography Finalist
Creative Flair Imagery Finalist
THEATER
Little Theatre of Owatonna WINNER
Paradise Center for the Arts
Finalist
Grand Event Center Finalist
BREWERY/CIDERY
Foremost Brewing
Cooperative WINNER
Mineral Springs Brewery
Finalist
Chapel Brewing
Finalist
Montgomery Brewing Finalist
DISTILLERY
10,000 Drops
Craft Distillers WINNER
Loon liquors
Finalist
Chankaska
Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery Finalist
Next Chapter Winery Finalist
FOOD TRUCK
Depot Bar & Grill WINNER
Pizzeria 201 Finalist
El Rey Del Taco Finalist
MEAT MARKET
Lonsdale Country Market
WINNER TIE
Nerstrand Meats & Catering
WINNER TIE
Schmidt’s Meat Market Finalist
Wiste’s Meat Market Finalist
WINERY
Vintage Escapes
Winery & Vineyard WINNER
Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery Finalist
Indian Island Winery Finalist
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
CAR ROLL-IN OR SHOW
Faribault WINNER
Henderson Finalist
FAIR/FESTIVAL
Steele County Fair WINNER
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Brick - Meger Funeral Home
Finalist
Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services
Finalist
Michaelson
Funeral Home
Finalist
St. Peter Funeral Home
Finalist
PET BOARDING
Tails and Trails
Owatonna WINNER
Muddy Paws Resort Finalist
Canine Central Finalist
Northfield Kennels
Finalist
PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR
House Chevrolet Buick Cadillac INC. WINNER
Harry Brown’s Family
Automotive
Finalist
Milo Peterson Ford Co. Finalist
Owatonna Motor Company
Finalist
PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR
Monkey Motors WINNER
Milo Peterson Ford Co. Finalist
Owatonna Motor Company Finalist
SPECIALTY PRINTING/ GRAPHICS
Tri M Graphics WINNER
Graphic Mailbox
Finalist
Nelson Printing Co. Finalist
TANNING SALON
Haute Skin Spa & Tanning, Faribault WINNER TIE
Ultimate Tan, Faribault WINNER TIE
Tropical Tanning Salon, Owatonna
Finalist
TATTOO PARLOR
Irish Eyes Studio WINNER
Thee Dragon’s Lair
Tattoo Studio
Finalist
Images Everlasting Inc.
Finalist
TECHNOLOGY REPAIR
Aldrich Technology Consulting, LLC WINNER TIE
The Computer Store of Owatonna WINNER TIE
Fette Electronics Finalist
TRAVEL AGENCY
Amber Pietan
Travel Agency WINNER
Adventures by Kari
Finalist
Travel Leaders
Owatonna
Finalist
RETAIL
ANTIQUE STORE
Antiques of Northfield WINNER
The Junk Monkey
Finalist
Keepers Antique Shop Finalist
APPLIANCE STORE
Sorenson’s Appliance & TV, Geneva WINNER
Quality Appliance, Northfield Finalist
Karl’s TV, Appliance and Furniture, Owatonna Finalist
Quality Appliance, Faribault Finalist
BAIT & TACKLE STORE
John’s Bait & Tackle WINNER
Lake Country
Convenience & Bait Finalist
Sportsman Stop Finalist
BOAT DEALER
LaCanne’s Marine WINNER
Southside Marine Finalist
Mapleton Marine Finalist
BOOK STORE
Little Professor Book Center WINNER
Content Bookstore Finalist
Paperback Exchange
Finalist
BOUTIQUE SHOP
Urban Loft WINNER
Zinnias Boutique
Finalist
Rare Pair Inc.
Finalist
BRIDAL SHOP
Weddings by Deb, Faribault WINNER
The Silhouette Finalist
Inspire Bridal Boutique Finalist
CBD STORE
Southern Sota Wellness, Owatonna WINNER
Sweet Leaf Vitality, Faribault Finalist
Healing Harvest, St. Peter
Finalist
MN Prairie Wellness, New Ulm Finalist
The CBD Centers, Mankato Finalist
FRAMING STORE
Central Park Framing & Finds, Owatonna WINNER
Northfield Framing & Fine Art Printing, Northfield Finalist
Haberman’s Picture Framing, Owatonna Finalist
FURNITURE STORE
Furniture 2 Go WINNER
Erickson Furniture Finalist Morris Furniture Finalist
HARDWARE STORE
Faribault Ace Hardware WINNER
Waseca Ace Hardware Finalist
Kenyon Ace Hardware Finalist
JEWELRY STORE
Paffrath Jewelers WINNER
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BEST OF SOMINN continued from Pg 29 YOU R ONE-STOPSHO P F ORTHEBEST! Best Mattress Store Best Furniture Store Voted#1inSouthernMinnesota! 401NorthStaffordRd.,Dundas,MN|507-645-5758 Furn2go.com|Americasmattress.com THANKYOUSOUTHERNMINNESOTA FORVOTINGUSASYOUR#1 ANTIQUESTORE! Wearesogratefulforyourongoingsupport 507-664-9599•aon@dmbroadband.com VisitusinBeautiful DowntownNorthfield 416S.DivisionSt. Northfield,MN OpenSunday-Saturday! AntiquesofNorthfield
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MATTRESS STORE
America’s Mattress WINNER
Nelson Decorating Center Inc. Finalist
Erickson Furniture, Faribault Finalist
Wise Furniture, Le Sueur Finalist
NURSERY/ GREENHOUSE
Souba Greenhouse WINNER
Turtle Creek Nursery & Landscaping Finalist
Donahue’s Greenhouses Inc. Finalist
Knecht’s Nurseries & Landscaping Finalist
POWERSPORTS/ATV/ MOTORCYCLE DEALER
Faribault Harley-Davidson WINNER TIE
Sette Sports Center WINNER TIE
Cannon Power Sports Finalist
Dranttel’s Sales and Service Finalist
RV/CAMPER/ICE HOUSE DEALER
Camping World WINNER
Joe’s Camper Sales Finalist
Northstar Recreation Finalist
SHOE STORE
Owatonna Shoe WINNER
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes Finalist Rare Pair Finalist
SPORTS
& OUTDOORS
BALL PARK
Tink Larson
Community Field WINNER
South Alexander Park Finalist
1st National Field, Sechler Park Finalist
GOLF COURSE
Owatonna Country Club WINNER
Legacy Golf Finalist Willingers Finalist
KAYAK/CANOE RENTAL
Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental WINNER
Welch Mill Canoeing, Tubing and Kayaking Finalist
Bent River Outfitter Finalist
ORCHARD/ BERRY FARM
Lorence’s Berry Farm WINNER
Montgomery Orchard Finalist
Straight River Farm Finalist
PLACE TO SWIM OR WATERPARK/POOL
River Springs Water Park WINNER
Faribault Family Aquatic Center Finalist
Waseca Water Park Finalist
RESORT/ CAMPGROUND
Kamp Dels WINNER
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Beaver Dam Resort Finalist
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