BEST BEST 2024 of the READERS’ CHOICE
WINNERS
of the
Winners! BEST BEST
EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar WINNER
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
Wagner’s Lunch Finalist
APPETIZER
Foremost Brewing Cooperative WINNER
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Finalist
Roma’s Italian Eatery Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLE-EASTERN CUISINE
Mizuki Fusion WINNER
East Wind Buffet Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
BAKED GOODS
OTB Cafe - Old Town Bagels WINNER
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
Kernel Restaurant Finalist
BEER SELECTION
Mineral Springs
Brewery WINNER
Cashwise Foods Grocery Store Finalist
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
BLOODY MARY
Owatonna Eagles WINNER
Dog Pound Bar Finalist
Timber Lodge Steakhouse Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
OTB Cafe
Old Town Bagels WINNER
Kernel Restaurant Finalist
Wagner’s Lunch Finalist
BUFFET
Pizza Ranch WINNER
East Wind Buffet Finalist
Wagner’s Lunch Finalist
BURRGER
Wagner’s Lunch WINNER
Spare Time Finalist
Wing’s Tavern & Grille Finalist
CATERING
Plaza Morena Campestre Grill WINNER
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant& Bar Finalist
COCKTAIL
Roma’s Italian Eatery WINNER
Eagles Club Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
COFFEE
Central Park Coffee Co. &
Straight River Coffee WINNER TIE
OTB Cafe
Old Town Bagels Finalist
DESSERT
Roma’s Italian Eatery WINNER
Kernel Restaurant Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
HAPPY HOUR
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
The Eagle’s Finalist LUNCH
Wagner’s Lunch WINNER
Mizuki Fusion Finalist
OTB Cafe - Old Town Bagels Finalist
MAGARITA
Plaza Morena Campestre Grill WINNER
Bridge Street Tavern Finalist
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant Finalist
MEXICAN CUISINE
Don Juan Cantina and Grill WINNER
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Finalist
Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist
PATIO DINING
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Brooktree Golf Course Finalist
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
PIZZA A Taste Of The Big Apple WINNER
Nick’s Pizza Palace Finalist
Owatonna Eagles Finalist
SEAFOOD
Mizuki Fusion WINNER
Roma’s Italian Eatery Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
SPORTS BAR Spare Time
Entertainment WINNER
Buffalo Wild Wings Finalist Eagles Club Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Cashwise Foods Grocery Store WINNER
Roma’s Italian Eatery Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
WINGS
Wings Tavern & Grille WINNER
Buffalo Wild Wings Finalist
The Eagle’s Finalist ENTERTAINMENT
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Dog Pound Bar Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
Oktoberfest at Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Chubb’s BrewBQ Finalist
Steele County Free Fair Finalist
LOCAL ATTRACTION
Steele County Free Fair WINNER
Little Theatre of Owatonna Finalist
Minnesota State Public School
Orphanage Museum Finalist
Owatonna Arts Center Finalist
River Springs Water Park Finalist
Steele County Historical Society Finalist
PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Roma’s Italian Eatery Finalist
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
Steele County Free Fair WINNER
River Springs Water Park Finalist
Spare Time
Entertainment Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Clifton Larson Allen & Ackerman Accounting and Tax services
WINNER TIE
Struss Cpas Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Ron’s Repair WINNER
Sweet’s Auto Repair Finalist
Tim’s Auto Service Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
HomeTown Credit Union WINNER
Keen Bank Finalist
Premier Bank Finalist
CAR DEALER
Cartime of Owatonna WINNER
House Chevrolet Buick Cadillac INC. Finalist
Owatonna Motor Company Finalist
CAR WASH Heartland Car Wash WINNER
All the details llc Finalist
Apex Kwik Lube Finalist
CHILD CARE CENTER
Cedar Kids, Inc. WINNER
Woodland Critters Daycare Finalist
CLEANING SERVICES
OxiFresh Carpet Cleaning WINNER
All the Details, LLC Finalist
Endres Window Cleaning, Inc. Finalist
COLLISION REPAIR
Kappy’s Collision Center WINNER
Ellis Body Shop Inc Finalist
Owatonna Collision & Glass Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Mohs Contracting Finalist
Premier Home Solutions, inc. Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Dr. Anne Lamb
Physical Therapist Finalist
Mineral Springs Brewery Finalist
FITNESS CENTER VIBES WINNER
Anytime Fitness Finalist
Owatonna Fitness Finalist
FLORIST
Kleckers Kreations WINNER
Cedar Floral Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
HAIR SALON
Hair Revolution WINNER
Hair studio one Finalist
Pure Elements Salon Finalist
Selective Looks Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
Courtyard by Marriott
Owatonna Downtown WINNER
Baymont by Wyndham Owatonna Finalist
HVAC
Deml Heating & Air Conditioning LLC WINNER
Owatonna Heating & Cooling Finalist
Wencl Plumbing Inc Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Judy Plemel - State Farm Insurance Agent WINNER
Jessica Gruenwald American Family Insurance Finalist
North Risk Partners Finalist
Farmers Insurance -
Thaddeus Tuttle Finalist
LAW FIRM
Einhaus, Mattison, Carver & Haberman, P.A. WINNER
Walbran & Furness
Law firm Finalist
Patton Hoversten & Berg PA Finalist
LAWN CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
D & D Yard Service LLC. Finalist
MSL Landscaping and Fencing Finalist
NAIL SALON
Sisters Salon & Day Spa WINNER
Magic Ten Nails Finalist
PET GROOMING
Must Love Dogs &
Top Dog K9 Grooming WINNER TIE
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER Life Fitness Finalist
Mineral Springs Brewery Finalist
PLUMBING
Block Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Wencl Plumbing Inc Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices
Advantage Real Estate WINNER
RE/MAX Venture Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Ecumen Brooks WINNER
Benedictine Finalist
Timberdale Trace
Assisted Living Finalist
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Stan’s Small Engine Repair WINNER
Manke’s Finalist
Mike’s Marine & Small Engine Repair Finalist
Owatonna
Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care Finalist
VETERINARY SERVICE
Owatonna
Veterinary Hospital WINNER
Fairview Animal Medical Center Finalist
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Kirchner Siding and Window Finalist
Piepho Roofing Finalist
ACCOUNTANT
DALE BUYTAERT - CLA WINNER
DAN STRUSS Struss CPA Finalist
LISA ACKERMANAckerman Accounting Finalist
PEOPLE
AUTO MECHANIC
MATT CLEAR Firestone WINNER
Finholdt Repair Finalist
XAVIER BEST House Chevrolet Buick cadillac Finalist
BARTENDER
ERIC OPPEGARD at Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
BRICE at the Tavern Finalist
LAURA RESLER, Reggie’s Brewhouse Finalist
CAR SALESMAN
JASON MAHERCarTime of Owatonna WINNER
KYLE CLAUSENHouse Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Finalist
TASHA TAYLOR with House Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Finalist
CHEF
CHEF GAR, Eagles WINNER
TOREY STATLANDER Torey’s Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
BRIAN GFRERER
Cedar Chiropractic WINNER
LAURA SEID Chiropractic Care of Owatonna Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
DR. WOTTRENG Wottreng Family Dental WINNER
DR. BRIAN BURMEISTER Main Street Dental Finalist
DR. PATRICK HABERMAN, Owatonna Dental Care Finalist
DR. ROBERT KESS Main Street Dental Finalist
FAMILY PHYSICIAN/ PRIMARY CARE
PROVIDER
DR. KELLYANNA MOORE Mayo Clinic Health System WINNER
DR. ANN SNEIDERS Mayo Clinic Finalist
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
NICK LEWIS Thrivent WINNER
DAN MOBLEY Edward Jones Finalist
MATTHEW STANISLAV Edward Jones Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
ANGIE VOGT at sisters salon WINNER
SANDIE KUBISTA Selective Looks Finalist
SUE MILLER Hair studio one Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
JUDY PLEMEL State Farm WINNER
BEN FLEMKE Flemke Agency Finalist
JESSICA GRUENWALD American Family Insurance Finalist
LAWYER/ ATTORNEY
KRISTEN HABERMAN Einhaus, Mattison, Carver & Haberman WINNER
DAVID K FURNESS Walbran & Furness Finalist
OPTOMETRIST/ OPHTHALMOLOGIST
DR. NICK VINCELLI Horizon EyeCare WINNER
DR ERIC DILLINGER, Horizon Eyecare Finalist
DR. SHAWNEE SOVELL, Horizon EyeCare Professionals Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
TONY SARNE In Touch Physical Therapy WINNER
ANNE LAMB In Touch Physical Therapy Finalist
MEGAN VALDOVINOS In Touch Physical Therapy Finalist REAL ESTATE
/BROKER
DARCY IHRKEBerkshire Hathaway WINNER
BECKY HERMANSON - HILL Berkshire Hathaway Finalist
BEN GILLARD (Gillard Realty Group - Remax) from Remax Venture Finalist
VETERINARIAN
DR. BAUER Owatonna Veterinary Hospital WINNER
ANNA WILDGRUBE Heartland Animal Hospital Finalist
MATT BOISEN Fariview Animal Medical Center Finalist
WAITER/WAITRESS
NIKKI IHRKE The Eagle’s WINNER
EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
The Channel Inn WINNER
Faribault Family Restaurant Finalist
Grand Plaza
Mexican Grill Finalist
APPETIZER
Depot Bar & Grill WINNER
1st of Thai Finalist
Faribault Family Restaurant Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLE/ EASTERN CUISINE
Mizuki Fusion WINNER
ASIAN BUFFET
Chinese Restaurant Finalist
BAKED GOODS
Crack Of Dawn
Bakehouse and Market WINNER
Fareway Bakery Finalist
La Estrella Finalist
BEER SELECTION
The Channel Inn WINNER
Corks & Pints Finalist
Joe’s Sports Cafe Finalist
BLOODY MARY
The Channel Inn WINNER
10,000 Drops
Craft Distillers Finalist
Boonies Bar & Grill Finalist
Redemption Restaurant Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Faribault Family Restaurant WINNER
Crack Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market Finalist
Janna’s Market Grill Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
ASIAN BUFFET
Chinese Restaurant WINNER
Southern China Cafe Finalist
BURGER
Joe’s Sports Cafe WINNER
Joe’s Sports Cafe Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
CATERING
The Channel Inn WINNER
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
COCKTAIL
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers WINNER
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
Redemption Restaurant Finalist
COFFEE
Good Day Coffee WINNER
Faribault Family Restaurant Finalist
Janna’s Market & Grill Finalist
DESSERT
Janna’s Market Grill
WINNER
Good Day Coffee Finalist
La Michoacana
Love Queens Finalist
HAPPY HOUR
Our Place -on 3rd WINNER
Carbones Finalist
Crooked Pint Ale House Finalist
ITALIAN CUISINE
Basilleo’s Pizza WINNER
Carbones Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
LUNCH
The Channel Inn WINNER
Gran Plaza
Mexican Grill Finalist
MARGARITA
Gran Plaza
Mexican Grill WINNER
El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Finalistt
MEXICAN CUISINE
Gran Plaza
Mexican Grill WINNER
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant Finalist
Taqueria El Jefe Finalist
MIMOSA
Vintage Escapes Winery WINNER
Corks & Pints Finalist
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
PATIO DINING
Depot Bar & Grill WINNER
10,000 Drops
Craft Distillers Finalist
Crooked Pint Ale House Finalist
PIZZA
Basilleo’s Pizza Restaurant WINNER
Carbones Finalist
Signature Bar & Grill Finalist
SEAFOOD
Mizuki Fusion WINNER
Depot Bar & Grill Finalist
Grandma’s Lakeside Resort Finalist
SPORTS BAR
Joe’s Sports Cafe WINNER Carbone’s Finalist
Crooked Pint Ale House Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard WINNER
Corks & Pints Finalist
Haskell’s Finalist WINGS
Carbones WINNER
Boonies Bar & Grill Finalist
Crooked Pint Ale House Finalist ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNITY
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers WINNER
Corks & Pints
LOCAL
AUTO REPAIR
Mike’s Garage WINNER
OK Tire Finalist
Schema’s Auto Service & Sales LLC Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
1st United Bank WINNER
Reliance Bank Finalist
The State Bank of Faribault Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Back in Action WINNER
Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy Finalist
Wieber Physical Therapy Finalist
CAR WASH
Royal Wash WINNER
Harry Brown’s Finalist
Kwik Trip Finalist
CHILD CARE CENTER
A Child’s Delight, Too WINNER
CLEANING SERVICES
CCS Cleaning & Restoration WINNER
Bauer Restoration Inc. Finalist
COLLISION REPAIR
Malecha’s Auto Body WINNER
ABRA Auto Body Finalist
Midwest Collision Inc Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros Inc. WINNER
Heselton Construction LLC Finalist
Met-Con Companies, Inc. Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Erickson Furniture Finalist
Faribault Ace Hardware Finalist
ELECTRONIC STORE
Fette Electronics WINNER
T-Mobile Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Fitness In Motion WINNER
Anytime Fitness Finalist
Faribault Community Center Finalist
FLORIST
Bloom Floral WINNER
Mary’s Rustic Rose Finalist
HAIR SALON
Studio 14 Salon & Spa WINNER
Sunset Salon LLC Finalist
The Hair Station Finalist
HEARING CARE CENTER
Advantage Care Hearing Center WINNER
Beltone Hearing Centers Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
Boarders Inn & Suites WINNER
Faribault Hometown Inn & Suites Finalist
HVAC
Faribo Air Conditioning & Heating WINNER TIE
K&M Heating & Air Conditioning Finalist
Rivercity Refrigeration Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Faribo Insurance WINNER
Bart Jackson Agency, American Family Insurance Finalist
Farm Bureau Financial Services: Dan Pumper Finalist
LAW FIRM
Hoffman & Associates, PLLC WINNER
Hamer Law Office Finalist
LAWN CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Filan Lawn and Snow Removal, Faribault Finalist
NAIL SALON
Fancy Nails WINNER
Sunset Salon LLC Finalist
NUTRITION/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Healthy Impact WINNER
Allina Health Faribault Clinic Finalist
Eilrich Chiropractic Finalist
PET GROOMING
Muddy Paws WINNER
PetSmart Finalist
Plush Pup Dog Grooming Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Bauer Restoration Finalist
PLUMBING Jim Keilen
Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Faribo Plumbing & Heating Finalist
REAL ESTATTE AGENCY Weichert
Realtors - Heartland WINNER
Re/Max Experts: Scott R. Reineke Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Faribault Senior Living &
Mill City Senior Living WINNER TIE
Milestone Senior Living Faribault Finalist
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
John’s Bait & Tackle WINNER
JW’s Powersports and Small Engine Repair Finalist
URGENT CARE
Allina Health Urgent Care WINNER
Compcare
Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care Finalist
VETERINARY SERVCES
Kenyon Vet Clinic WINNER
Faribault Veterinary Clinic Finalist
Heartland
Animal Hospital 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
PEOPLE
ACCOUNTANT
SANDY FLOM
Financial Solutions MN WINNER
TIM TRUMAN H&R Block Finalist
AUTO MECHANIC
ALEX MANZ A&A Auto WINNER
BRIAN SCHEMA Schema Auto Service Finalist
BARTENDER
MICHELE VOEGELE Channel Inn WINNER
HAILEY KNOT Boxers Finalist
TYLER MUSEL
Boonies Bar and Grill Finalist
CAR SALESPERSON
NICK CONLEY Monkey Motors WINNER
Harry Brown’s Family Automotive Finalist
ISAIAH RANSLOW Monkey Motors Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. STEVEN POTTER
Potter Chiropractic WINNER
ERICKSON
CHIROPRACTIC Finalist
POTTER CHIROPRACTIC Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODENTIST
Southern Heights Dental Group WINNER
Dr. Nathan & Midwest Finalist
DR. POPPENBERG Southern Heights Finalist
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Allina Health Faribault Clinic WINNER
Dr. Judy FruehbrodtGlenzinski, MD Finalist
FINANCIAL PLANNER
JEN BECKER
Thrivent Financial WINNER
CATE GRINNEY Ameriprise Financial Services Finalist
JAKE COOK Comprehensive Wealth Solutions Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
STUDIO 14 SALON AND SPA WINNER
JAN BRESNAHAN Finalist
INSURANCE AGENT
BILL HEINE
Heine Insurance WINNER
DAN PUMPER Farm Bureau Financial Finalist
FARIBO INSURANCE WINNER
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
GARY VOEGELE Virtus Law WINNER
DEB KORMAN Finalist
HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Finalist
OPTOMETRIST/ OPHTHALMOLOGIST
DR. MISTY PURFEERST Richie Eye Clinic WINNER
Finalist
Richie Eye Clinic Finalist
PEDIATRICIAN
DR BECKMAN
Allina Health Faribault Clinic WINNER
DR. KATHLEEN
Linnemann, MD Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
BACK
REHAB LLP WINNER
AMY BECKEN, MA, PT
Courage Kenny Finalist
MICHELLE WIEBER
Wieber Physical Therapy Finalist
Edina Realty WINNER
CIINDY YERINGTON, EXP Realty Finalist
HAILEY WARNER
Legacy House Finalist
VETERINARIAN HEARTLAND
ANIMAL HOSPITAL WINNER
DR CANDACE BORN Heartland Finalist
SHOPPING
CAR DEALER
Monkey Motors WINNER
Harry Brown’s Family Automotive Finalist R C Bliss Inc Finalist
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes WINNER
Grace and Glory Finalist
Wildfire Roots Clothing Co Finalist
GIFTS
Chappuis Jewelry WINNER
Douglas Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Finalist
Janna’s Market Grill Finalist
GROCERY STORE ALDI WINNER
Fareway Grocery Finalist
Hy-Vee Grocery Store Finalist
HOME DECOR
Erickson Furniture WINNER
Eclectic Alliance Finalist
The Junk Monkey Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Faribault Ace Hardware WINNER
Lamper t Lumber Finalist
Sammon Home Improvement Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Bauers Southside Center Liquors WINNER
Carriage House Liquor Inc Finalist
Haskell’s Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED SPECIALTY SHOP
The Oasis 55021 WINNER
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes Finalist
Chappuis Jewelry Finalist
Faribault Vacuum & Sewing Finalist
PET SUPPLIES
PetSmart WINNER
Faribault Animal Center Finalist
Paddingtons Seed and Feed Finalist
STORE FRONT
Wildfire Roots Clothing Co WINNER
Fleur de Lis gallery Finalist
The Junk Monkey Finalist
HAPPY HOUR
EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
George’s Vineyard WINNER
Fielders Choice Finalist
Reunion Finalist
APPETIZER
George’s Vineyard WINNER
Chicken Wings - Smoke Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLEEASTERN CUISINE
Tokyo grill WINNER
Gong Loco Finalist
Mandarin Garden Restaurant Finalist
BAKED GOODS
Brick Oven Bakery WINNER
The HideAway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar Finalist
BEER SELECTION
Fielder’s Choice & Imminent Brewing WINNER TIE
Tanzenwald Brewing Finalist
BLOOD MARY
Fielders Choice
Tap & Table WINNER
Reunion Finalist
The Contented Cow Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
The Grand Event Center WINNER
Goodbye Blue Monday Finalist
Ole Store Restaurant Finalist
BUFFET New buffet WINNER
Carbone’s Pizzeria Finalist
BURGER Quarterback Club WINNER
Brewsters Bar & Grill Finalist
Reunion Finalist
CATERING
Quarterback Club WINNER
Hideaway Vault Finalist
COCKTAIL
Loon Liquors Distillery & Reunion WINNER TIE
The Contented Cow Finalist
COFFEE
Hideaway Coffee House & Wine Bar WINNER
Raven’s Nest Cafe Finalist
DESSERT
Cakewalk WINNER
Reunion Finalist
Carbones &
Fielders Choice
Tap & Table WINNER TIE
Brewsters Finalist
ITALIAN CUISINE
George’s Vineyard WINNER
B&L’s Pizza Finalist
LUNCH
Gong Loco WINNER
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist
Reunion Finalist
MARGARITA
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant WINNER
MEXICAN CUISINE
El Tequila
Mexican Restaurant WINNER
Gran Plaza Finalist
PATIO DINING
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes WINNER
Contented Cow Finalist
George’s Vineyard Finalist
PIZZA
George’s Vineyard WINNER TIE
Basil’s Pizza Palace WINNER TIE
Red Barn Farm Finalist
SEAFOOD
Tokyo Grill WINNER
Mandarin Garden Restaurant Finalist
Ole Store Restaurant Finalist
SPORTS BAR
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes WINNER
Carbone’s Pizzeria Finalist
Fielders Choice
Tap & Table Finalist
WINE SELECTION
The HideAway
Coffeehouse and Wine Bar WINNER
Reunion Finalist
WINGS SMOKE
Lonsdale MN WINNER
B&L Pizza Finalist
Carbone’s Pizzeria Finalist
ENTERTAINMENT
GIRLS NIGHT OUT SPOT
Reunion WINNER
George’s Vineyard Finalist
Imminent Brewing Finalist
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
Defeat of Jesse James Days WINNER
Crazy Daze Finalist
Winter Walk Finalist
PLACE FOR DATE NIGHT
Reunion WINNER
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes Finalist
Red Barn Farm Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes WINNER
Red Barn Farm Finalist
Windy Willow Farm Adventure Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Reese Winter & Associates Ltd WINNER
Goodney & Etter, PA Finalist
O’Connell Tim CPA Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Doug’s Auto Service WINNER
Witt Brothers Finalist
BANK/CREDIT UNION
Frandsen Bank & Trust WINNER
Community Resource Bank Finalist
Heritage Bank Finalist
BEST PLACE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Orthopedics Clinic
Northfield Hospital & Clinics WINNER
Northfield Physical Therapy Finalist
CHILD CARE CENTER
Little Village ELC WINNER
Anna’s Bananas Daycare and Preschool Finalist
CLEANING SERVICES
CCS Cleaning and Restoration WINNER
Dufour’s Cleaners Finalist
ServiceMaster by Ayotte Finalist
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Capital Construction Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER CakeWalk Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Northfield Area
Family YMCA WINNER
FLORIST
AmericInn by Wyndham Northfield WINNER
Forget me not Finalist
HAIR SALON
Mane Effects Hair Design WINNER
Family Hair Finalist
Untamed Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
AmericInn by Wyndham WINNER
Fairfield Inn Finalist
HVAC
Ron’s Northfield Refrigeration Heating & Air WINNER
Keith Pumper Plumbing & Heating Finalist
Streitz Heating & Cooling Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Northfield insurance WINNER
Mark Quinnell - State Farm Insurance Agent Finalist
NAIL SALON
L.A Nails WINNER
Mane Effects Hair Design Finalist
Pro Nails Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Community Resource Bank Finalist
Malt-O-Meal Finalist
PLUMBING
Keith Pumper Plumbing & Heating WINNER
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Finalist
Paul’s Plumbing Finalist
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Capital Construction Finalist
PEOPLE
CHIROPRACTOR
DR. DAN
Corbett Chiropractic WINNER
DR. ACKERSON
Cram Chiropractic Finalist
DR.
CONWAY
Cannon Pointe
Chiropractic Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
DR. MALORY PETERSON
Professional Dental WINNER
DR. DAVID BRUST
Heritage Dental Care Finalist
DR. MICHAEL THOMPSON
Heritage Dental Care Finalist
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Financial Advisor:
JON M SNODGRASS , CFP® Edward Jones WINNER
DIANE WEYRICK DMW Financial Finalist
HAIR STYLIST/BARBER
KRISTIE ALEXON Family Hair WINNER
KRISTA MALLET
Untamed Finalist
Mane Effects Hair Design Finalist
LAWYER/ATTORNEY
BRITT ACKERMAN Hvistendahl Law WINNER
DAVID JACOBSEN Jacobsen Law Firm Finalist
MARY HAHN Hvistendahl Law Finalist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
HEIDI GRANT Northfield Hospital & Clinics WINNER
DAISY CHRISOPHERSON Northfield Physical Therapy Finalist
PAMELA MOENING
Full Potential Therapy Finalist
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
TIM FREELAND Edina Realty WINNER
BRIAN TREBELHORN Re/Max Finalist
DARV & ANNE LOUE
Edina Realty Finalist
MEGAN CALHOUN
Weichert Finalist
WAITER/WAITRESS
SIGNE bartender @ Reunion WINNER
AVA Reunion Finalist
SHOPPING
CLOTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Rare Pair Inc WINNER
Mainstream Boutique Finalist
Soulstice Boutique Finalist
GIFTS
Content Bookstore & Monarch WINNER TIE
Measuring Cup Finalist
GROCERY STORE ALDI WINNER
Family Fare Finalist
HOME DECOR
Sissy’s on 7th WINNER
Bierman’s Home Furnishings and Floor Covering Finalist
Fate Furnishings Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Dundas Paint Center WINNER
Arrow Hardware & Paint Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
Northfield Liquor Store WINNER
Firehouse Liquor Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED SPECIALTY SHOP
Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars WINNER
Rare Pair Finalist
Soulstice Boutique Finalist
PET SUPPLIES
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies WINNER
Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic Finalist
Rare Pair Inc.
WINNER
Reunion Finalist
EATING AND DRINKING
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
Patrick’s on Third WINNER
3rd Street Tavern Finalist
Minnesota Wing King Finalist
APPETIZERS
Patrick’s on Third WINNER
Blaschko’s Embassy Bar Finalist
Neisen’s Riverside Sports bar Finalist
ASIAN OR MIDDLE/ EASTERN CUISINE
China Town WINNER
Great Wall Finalist
BAKED GOODS
Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop WINNER
Family Fresh Market Finalist
BEER SELECTION
Patrick’s on Third WINNER
3rd Street Tavern Finalist
Blaschko’s Embassy Bar Finalist
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Nicollet Cafe WINNER
Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar Finalist
River Rock Finalist
BURGER
Flame Bar WINNER
Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar Finalist
Patrick’s on Third Finalist
CATERING
Gustavus WINNER
Erberts & Gerberts Finalist
Family Fresh Market Finalist
COCKTAIL
Flame Bar WINNER
Patrick’s on Third Finalist
Blaschko’s Embassy Bar Finalist
COFFEE
Caribou WINNER
Dunkin’ Finalist
River Rock Finalist
DESSERT
Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop WINNER
3rd Street Tavern Finalist
LUNCH
3rd Street Tavern WINNER
Blaschko’s Embassy Bar Finalist The Flame Bar Finalist
MARGARITA
El Agave WINNER
3rd Street Tavern Finalist
Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar Finalist
MEXICAN CUISINE
El Agave WINNER
La Mexicana Market Finalist
PATIO DINING
Lakeside at Shoreland WINNER
3rd Street Tavern Finalist
Patrick’s on Third Finalist
PIZZA
Jake’s Pizza of Saint Peter WINNER
Patrick’s on Third Finalist
The Flame Bar Finalist
WINE SELECTION
Chankaska Creek
Ranch, Winery, & Distillery WINNER
MGM Wine & Spirits Finalist
ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT
St Peter Old Fashioned 4th of July WINNER
Ambassador’s Blues Fest Finalist
Rock Bend Folk Fest Finalist
LOCAL ATTRACTION
Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center WINNER
Art Center of St Peter Finalist
Rock of Ages Band Finalist
PLACE FOR DATE NIGHT
Chakaska Creek
Winery & Distillery WINNER
Patrick’s on Third Finalist
Picklebarn Finalist
PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
St. Peter Pool WINNER
Nicollet County Fair Finalist
Nicollet County Historical Society Finalist
GOODS & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Dranttel Marie CPA WINNER
H&R Block Finalist
Johnson & Hoehn Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
Skrove Automotive WINNER
Autotronics of St. Peter Finalist
Shorty’s Tire One Finalist
BANK
First National Bank
Minnesota WINNER
HomeTown Bank Finalist
Pioneer Bank Finalist
CREDIT UNION
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union WINNER
Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union Finalist
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DAN PEARSON
Skrove Automotive WINNER
BARB Nutters Clothing Finalist
Skrove Automotive Finalist
FITNESS CENTER
Anytime Fitness of St. Peter WINNER
Live Well Fitness Finalist
The Pulse Fitness Finalist
HAIR SALON
Fréy Salon & Spa &
Hair Thairhappy Salon WINNER TIE
Reflections Salon Finalist
HOTEL/MOTEL
AmericInn by Wyndham WINNER
Best Western Plus Finalist
HVAC
Leonard Heating and Air Conditioning WINNER
Comfort Systems Inc. Finalist
Ryan Plumbing & Heating and Ryan Electric Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
JAY ZENDER
State Farm Insurance Agent WINNER
DAVID DETLEFSEN State Farm Insurance Agent Finalist
Pell Insurance Finalist
LAWN CARE/ SNOW REMOVAL
All Pro Lawn and Landscaping WINNER
Keeley Landscape Supplies Finalist
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control Finalist
PHARMACY
Hy-Vee Pharmacy WINNER
Family Fresh Market Pharmacy Finalist
PLUMBING
Hunt Plumbing & Drain &
Ryan Plumbing & Heating and Ryan Electric WINNER TIE
Volk Plumbing & Heating Finalist
SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT
Ecumen Prairie Hill WINNER
Benedictine Living Community Finalist
VETERINARY SERVICES
Kind Vet WINNER TIE
Nicollet
Veterinary Clinic Finalist
WINDOW/SIDING/ ROOFING
Schmidt Seamless Gutters WINNER TIE
Boelter Window, Siding & Roofing Finalist
Lacina Siding & Windows Finalist
PEOPLE
AUTO MECHANIC
DAN PEARSON
Skrove Automotive WINNER
CHAD MENKE
Skrove Automotive Finalist
Shorty’s Tire One Finalist
CHIROPRACTOR
HOLLY GIBBS Hulsebus WINNER
DR. SETH NELSON
Rising Sun Chiropractic Finalist
DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST
DR.
Finalist
SHOPPING
Nutter Clothing WINNER
Cheap Chics Designs Finalist
Generations Boutique Finalist
Her Happy Place Finalist
Poshinate Kiddos Finalist
GROCERY STORE Family Fresh Market & Hy-Vee Grocery Store &
St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli WINNERS - 3 WAY TIE
Poshinate Kiddos Finalist
Swedish Kontur Finalist
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Arrow Hardware & Paint WINNER
St. Peter Lumber Company Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
MGM Wine & Spirits WINNER
Market Wine & Spirits Finalist
LOCALLY OWNED SPECIALTY SHOP
Karen’s Flowers WINNER
Nutter Clothing Co Finalist
Swedish Kontur Finalist
STORE FRONT Contents & Swedish Kontur Imports WINNER TIE
Sweet Alice Floral & Art Finalist
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Minnesota State Public School
Orphanage Museum Finalist
Nicollet County Historical SocietyTreaty Site History Center Finalist
NON-PROFIT
Let’s Smile, Inc. WINNER
Laurie Matejcek Finalist
Paradise Center for the Arts Finalist
PHOTOGRAPHER
Stephanie Bennett Photography WINNER
Krystle Foley Kilk photography Finalist
Images 4 Life Photography Finalist
Nicki Joachim Photography Finalist
THEATER
Little Theatre of Owatonna WINNER
Northfield Arts
Guild Theater Finalist
Paradise Center for the Arts Finalist
THEATER TROUPE
Little Theatre of Owatonna WINNER
Paradise Community Theatre Finalist
BREWERY/CIDERY
Mineral Springs Brewery WINNER
Foremost Brewing Cooperative Finalist
Montgomery Brewing Finalist
DISTILLERY
10,000 Drops
Craft Distillers WINNER
Loon liquors Finalist
FOOD TRUCK
Pizzeria 201 WINNER
El Rey Del Taco Finalist
Fatbellies BBQ Finalist
Taco Express Finalist
MEAT MARKET
Odenthal Meats WINNER TIE
Geneva Meat Market Finalist
Schmidt’s Meat Market Finalist
WINERY
Next Chapter Winery WINNER
Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard Finalist
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
CAR ROLL-IN OR SHOW
Montgomery Car Roll-in WINNER
Faribault, MN Finalist
Henderson, MN Finalist
FAIR/FESTIVAL
Steele County Fair WINNER
Defeat of Jesse James days Finalist
Rice County Free Fair Finalist
FARM SHOW
Pioneer Power Show WINNER
North Star Ag Expo Finalist
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT
First Thursdays in Owatonna WINNER
Heritage Days, Faribault Finalist
Montgomery
Kolacky Days Finalist
FARMERS MARKET
Owatonna
Farmer’s Market WINNER
Riverwalk Market Fair, Northfield Finalist
St. Peter Farmer’s Market Finalist
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Riverbend Mustic Festival, Owatonna WINNER
Blue Collar Music Festival, Faribault Finalist
AUCTION SERVICE
Holland Auction Co. WINNER
Hamilton-Maring Auction Group Finalist
BARBER SHOP
Brazil’s Barber Shop Faribault WINNER
Fams Barber Shop Faribault Finalist
BED & BREAKFAST
Contented Cottage WINNER
Pine Gardens, Waseca Finalist
PLACE TO WORK
Skluzacek Bros. Inc WINNER
Laura Baker Services Association Finalist Life Fitness Finalist
FARM EQUIPMENT
Northland Farm Systems WINNER
Kibble Equipment Finalist
Matejcek Implement Company Finalist
FARM SERVICES
Northland Farm Systems WINNER
Lonsdale Feed Mill Finalist
FUNERAL HOME
Parker Kohl Funeral Home WINNER
Brick - Meger Funeral Home Finalist
PET BOARDING
Tails and Trails Owatonna WINNER
Muddy Paws Resort Finalist
The Paw - Mankato Finalist
PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR
Owatonna Motor Company WINNER
Deml Ford Finalist
PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR
Monkey Motors WINNER
Owatonna Motor Company Finalist
SPECIALTY PRINTING/ GRAPHICS
Legacy Signs Inc WINNER UPS Finalist
TANNING SALON
Haute Skin Spa & Tanning, Faribault WINNER TIE
TATTOO PARLOR
Irish Eyes Studio WINNER
Images Everlasting Inc. Finalist
The Painted Lady Tattoo Finalist
TECHNOLOGY REPAIR
Baker Tech Services WINNER TIE
Aldrich Technology Consulting, LLC Finalist
TRAVEL AGENCY
Travel Leaders
Owatonna (formerly Cedar Travel) WINNER
RETAIL
ANTIQUE STORE
Antiques of Northfield WINNER
Keeper’s Antiques Faribault Finalist
APPLIANCE STORE
Quality Appliance WINNER
Degrood’s Appliance Finalist
BAIT & TACKLE STORE
John’s Bait & Tackle WINNER
Lake Country Convenience & Bait Finalist
BOAT DEALER
LaCanne’s Marine WINNER
Dale’s Marine Finalist
Southside Marine Finalist
BOOK STORE
Little Professor Book Center WINNER
Content Bookstore Finalist
BOUTIQUE SHOP
Hidden Rose Boutique WINNER
Mainstream Boutique Northfield Finalist
Rare Pair Inc. Northfield Finalist
Swedish Kontur St Peter Finalist
Wildfire Roots Clothing Co. - Faribault Finalist
BRIDAL SHOP
The Dress Shop Owatonna WINNER
Weddings by Deb, Faribault Finalist
Inspire Bridal Boutique Finalist
CBD STORE
Vaping Studio Faribault WINNER
The CBD Centers Mankato Finalist
FRAMING STORE
Central Park Framing & Finds, Owatonna WINNER
Haberman’s Picture Framing, Owatonna Finalist
Northfield Framing & Fine Art Printing, Northfield Finalist
FURNITURE STORE
Nelson Decorating Center Inc WINNER
Erickson Furniture Finalist
HARDWARE STORE
Alexander Lumber Co WINNER
ACE Hardware Faribault Finalist
LIVE. WORK. PLAY.
Community Co-op Oil
Faribault Finalist
JEWELRY STORE
Kottke Jewelers
Owatonna WINNER
Chappuis Jewelers Faribault Finalist
Douglas Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Finalist
MATTRESS STORE
Erickson Furniture
Faribault WINNER
America’s Mattress Finalist
NURSERY/ GREENHOUSE
Souba Greenhouse WINNER
Donahue’s Greenhouses Inc. Finalist
Knecht’s Nurseries & Landscaping Finalist
POWERSPORTS/ATV/ MOTORCYCLE DEALER
Sette Sports Center WINNER TIE
Faribault
Harley-Davidson Finalist
M2 Powersports
Owatonna Finalist
RV/CAMPER/ICE HOUSE DEALER
Camping World WINNER
Niemeyer Trailer Sales Finalist
SHOE STORE
Owatonna Shoe WINNER
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes Finalist
Rare Pair Finalist
YOGA STUDIO VIBES
Owatonna WINNER
River Flow Yoga Northfield Finalist
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
GOLF COURSE
Brooktree Golf Course WINNER
Legacy Golf Finalist
Owatonna Country Club Finalist
Willinger’s Golf Club Finalist
KAYAK/CANOE RENTAL
Bent River Outfitter
Mankato & The Gear ReSource
Outfitters - Dundas WINNER TIE
ORCHARD/ BERRY FARM
Lorence’s Berry Farm WINNER
Straight River Farm Finalist
Trumps Orchard Faribault Finalist
BEST BEST 2024 of the READERS’ CHOICE
PLACE TO SWIM OR WATERPARK/POOL
River Springs Water Park WINNER
Faribault Family Aquatic Center Finalist
Kamp Dels Finalist
RESORT/ CAMPGROUND
Riverview Campground WINNER
Beaver Dam Resort Finalist
Kamp Dels Finalist
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