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CommerCial industrial COMMERCIAL arChiteCtural sheet metal
INDUSTRIAL
ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL
L to R: Molly, Gail, Bonnie, Lee, Monica
Voted #1 Travel Agency
Travel & Cruise Center
507-625-3153 • 800-422-0831 www.thetravelandcruisecenter.com
Turning 65? Retiring? Call us for direction!
NEW ROOF & REROOF REPAIR & MAINTENANCE CRANE RENTAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 507-388-4112
Award Winning Roofers Since 1977
KATOROOFING.COM
We create home for older adults, wherever they choose to live.
The Ecumen St. Peter team is proud to provide independent living, assisted living, memory and respite care at Ecumen Prairie Hill, and assisted living at Ecumen Sand Prairie. We’d love to meet you. Please call Lisa at 507-484-2203 for a tour or more information.
Ecumen Prairie Hill 1305 Marshall Street St. Peter, MN 56082
Ecumen Sand Prairie 700 Knight Street St Peter, MN 56082
www.ecumenstpeter.org
L to R: Jordan Carver, Robert Oshel, Denise Deike, Nancy Goettl, Brent Friedrichs, Tamera Phillips, Barb Schwartz, Jesse Schilling,Thomas Deike.
1409 N. Riverfront Dr.
507.388.1000 migmn.com
Front row: Nicki Rehnelt, Housing Director; Melanie Marti, RN, Sand Prairie; Heidi Lohre, RN, Prairie Hill. Second row: Becky Tapper, Sand Prairie Life Enrichment Coordinator; Janet Geisler, Life Enrichment Director; Rachel Hauschild, Human Resources Representative. Third row: Joyce Wilcox, Prairie Hill and Sand Prairie Food & Beverage Manager; Tami Brandt, Business Office Manager; Lisa Hofferbert, Sales & Marketing Manager. Fourth row: Doug Mehlhaff, Environmental Service Director.
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PAUL’S PLUMBING AND HEATING
Thank You for Voting Us
Best Funeral Home 2015!
1990
25 years 2015
MANKATO MORTUARY 1001 N. Riverfront Dr. • 507-388-2202
Established in 1990 and locally owned by Paul and Terry Kvitek, Paul's Plumbing and Heating is celebrating their 25th year in the plumbing and heating business. Paul's is an Eagle Lake based company specializing in plumbing and heating service, repairs, remodeling and new installations. They serve customers in the greater Mankato area and surrounding communities. Paul's provides professional, high quality workmanship and backs it up with exceptional experience, friendly, courteous service and a fair price to both residential and commercial customers.
Call today for service you can trust.
NORTH MANKATO MORTUARY - NORTHVIEW 2060 Commerce Dr. • 507-388-2288
(507) 257-3812
Celebrating Life... One Family at a Time
licensed • bonded • insured MN Lic. #PM 059146
Partnering with you to Enhance our Communities. Community Bank is proud to be part of the communities we call home. We are a full service bank with offices in Mankato, Amboy and Vernon Center. As a locally owned and managed bank, we don’t think of these areas as our markets, they are our homes.
We loan money to build local businesses and our neighbors homes. Whether you’re opening your first savings account, planning for retirement, or starting a new business, our philosophy is the same - to serve the needs of the communities that we call home.
Quentin Beadell
Steve Carlson
Mike Ogaard
Shawn Nelson
Bob Beadell
Mike King
Ben Hoffman
Alyssa Bowers
Julie Vetter
Amanda Bohlke
Andy Schroeder
Eric Boelter
Mike Kunkel
Melanie Miller
Greg Urevig
Karen Lloyd
Justin Giefer
MONEY MATTERS. WORK SMART. LET OUR TEAM HELP YOU BRING THE TWO TOGETHER.
MANKATO St. Andrews Dr. 507.385.4444 & Madison Ave. 507.625.1551 VERNON CENTER 507.549.3679 I AMBOY 507.674.3300
Katie Otto
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Our goal is to exceed your expectations.
Back Row (L-R): Drew Hagstrom, Joe Frederick Jr., Todd Joyal & Mitch Purdy Front Row (L-R): Brian Dodgen, Amanda Wieland, Travis Hanson & Chelsey Knutson
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 20 YEARS! Follow Us On Twitter @ bwwkatohutch Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bwwmankato
or our agency, and Auto-Owners Insurance, 99.9% just isn’t good enough… we want to provide our customers with 100% satisfaction! Contact our agency about our “Super Outstanding Service” today – we’ll work hard to exceed your expectations!
Hilltop Mankato (Next to Home Depot)
507-385-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com
Your Furniture Store of Choice… for 70 Years We’ll save you money on all your furniture, flooring, window treatments and design needs.
Back row (L-R): Thomas Philippi, Matthew Michaletz, Gail Michaletz, Jon Michaletz, Barbara Campbell and Scott Michaletz. Front row (L-R): Anne Giese, Brenda Kreinbring, Stacy Witte and Carrie Pyzick. Not pictured: Stan Stutz and Carol Olinger.
PERSONAL SERVICE - FREE DELIVERY - GIANT SELECTION Flexsteel • La-Z-Boy • Sealy • Ashley • and More!
16 No. German Street • Downtown New Ulm 354-2716 or 1-800-9NU-FURN www.newulmfurniture.com FREE DELIVERY OPEN Mon, Thurs 8:30am-7pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5pm; Sat 8:30am-4pm
802 S. Front St. Mankato, MN 507-387-4081 info@katoins.com www.katoins.com
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Voted the Best Auto Body Shop in Mankato! Same Great People. Same Great Service. Auto Body Repair | Windshield Replacement | National Lifetime Limited Warranty
Jay Bauder, MD Family Medicine
Hiromi Maruyama, MD Family Medicine
Sara Davis, Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine
Amy Steffen, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine
Heidi Otto, Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine
Jennifer Donkin, Registered Dietician
Give Us a Call Today! 507.388.4895 1671 E. Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
abraauto.com fb.com/abraauto @ABRAauto
Voted #1 place to Bank in the Mankato Free Press Readers Choice Awards
Low Loan Rates - High Savings Rates - Low or No Fees - High Quality Service Open your account if you live work or attend school in Blue Earth, Nicollet or Le Sueur County.
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Front L-R: Danielle, Kristina, Taylor Back L-R: Robin, Michelle, Amanda, Alisha, Renee
AS EASY AS child’s play We buy gently used kids stuff every day! Across from Cub Foods, 464 Raintree Road, Mankato • 507-344-8799 www.OnceUponAChildMankato.com
HATANPA
INSURANCE AGENCY
Back Row: Darwin Wieneke, Judy Alexander, Andy Fischer Megan Vossen, Eric Peters Front Row: Jenna Arkins, Brooke Wach Sara Breitbarth, Deb Lindely
Thanks for Voting us Best Insurance Agency in Mankato 3 Years in a Row! BUS: 507-345-3606 1613 N. Riverfront Dr. • Mankato, MN 56001 217 Main Street • Mapleton, MN 56065 aaronhatanpa@aaronhatanpa.com
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We laugh. We sing. We sweat. We explore the arts. We celebrate.
Our staff at Keystone welcomes you.
Our staff at Keystone like to invite you in Back row:would Left to Right: Sharon Goettl – Director of Wellness, Ashley Brown – Marketing Director for a tour and a complimentary lunch! Front row: Left to Right: Left to Right: Jana Larson, Larson, Amy Amy Liffrig Liffrig,–Kacie Stevensen, John Larson – Director of Life John Enrichment, Executive Director Kristin Melchoir, Diane Zander, Ashley Brown, Chris Sandeen
Faribault
Prior Lake
Assisted Living
Mankato Mankato
Eagan
Call for a tour 507.385.7089
“What” You Know + “Who” You Know = Success!
What is missing? You are! Call us today to learn more.
Willows Memory Care
Roseville
www.B4BChamber.com • (507) 351-4450
Highland Park
keystonecommunities.com
GO AHEAD, DREAM BIG Reach your goals with proactive planning and timely advice from people who are passionate about private businesses and their owners. ©2015 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Independent Living
Business 4 Business Networking Group
Gerald W. Hicks II, CPA Principal
Steven R. Jansen, CPA Principal
Jeffrey M. Lang, CPA Principal
ADVISORY OUTSOURCING AUDIT AND TAX
Mankato 507-386-8800 | CLAconnect.com
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Pet Grooming, Doggie Daycare & Training!
“Helping business owners do what they do best... Grow Their Business” Call today for your FREE one hour consultation Shannon Ballman Owner
Fur’s A Flyin’
#1 Pet Groomer Two Years Running
(507) 351-5088 www.PayrollMankato.net
Your Complete Flooring and Window Treatment Store
For 40 39 years your comfort has been our business! Heating • Cooling • Plumbing
Back row: Travis, Derek, Mike & Jason. Middle row: Tim, Alex, Korey, Lucas, Mike, Jay, Lori, Josh, Rick & Jesse. Front row: Chris, Brooke, Keith, Peggy & Greg.
Northern Comfort offers heating, air conditioning and plumbing services to residential and commercial customers. We are committed to: • Prompt, courteous & clean service • Uncompromising values • Quality workmanship • Honest and accurate pricing • Professionalism • Family owned since 1975
Our Friendly Staff Is Ready To Serve You!
RICKWAY CARPET
507.625.3089
1107 Cross St. • North Mankato Mon.-Thurs. 9am–8pm Fri. 9am–6pm Sat. 9am–4pm Closed Sunday
www.rickwaycarpet.net
Residential & Commercial Sales & Installation
Thank You Mankato For Voting Us #1 Again!
Call today for a FREE in-home estimate for any replacement work! 917 Southbend Ave | Mankato, MN
507-387-6596
www.NorthernComfortInc.com
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Your Preferred Commercial Property Experts
We Specialize in Gently Loved “Kid Stuff”
Sales & Leasing • Office & Retail Industrial & Warehouse • Land Investment • Development RIGHT TO LEFT
Tim Lidstrom CCIM/Broker
Karla Jo Olson Broker
Dan Robinson, Agent
Hours: Tues - Fri 10-8 • Saturday 10-6
2002 3rd Ave., Mankato • 507-779-7240 Owner: Sue Lohse • Donations Accepted
Now Located in Profinium Place 100 WARREN STREET, SUITE 708, MANKATO, MN
507-625-4606 • www.lidcomm.com
there for you
Left to Right: Kristi Grindstaff, Betty Ouren, Dani Lewis, Linda Reid, Val Erickson, Karen Ahrenstorff, Kent Thiesse, Judy Hayes, Kris Visher, Joseph O’Sullivan, Paula Tibbetts, Nancy Couden, Steve Olson, Shirley Hanson, Barb Wolle Not pictured: Tom Evensvold, Jason Bufkin, Heather Lee and Maddy Bible
Back row (L-R): Betty Ouren, Dave Thompson, Mark Monson, Blake Ogle, Scott Nelsen, Ryan McCabe Front row (L-R): Steve Olson, Nancy Etherington, Alissa Helleksen, Jen Goodburn, Shirley Vandeputte
Lake Crystal 202 North Main 507-726-2137
City Center Mankato 201 Poplar Street 507-625-6816
Member FDIC
www.MinnStarBank.com
Less Than Excited About A Trip To The Dentist? Relax. It’s Main Street Dental.
Our “Gentle-Care” Dentistry makes going to the dentist a pleasure. Well, sort of. But we will do whatever we can to make you comfortable.
That’s a promise.
MANKATO (507)• 720-0250 BLOOMING•PRAIRIE (507) 583-2141 287 St. Andrews Drive, Ste 100 BLOOMING PRAIRIE • (507) 583-2141 405 East Main Street OWATONNA • (507) 455-1000 1170 E. Frontage Road
Front to R: R: Dana Lois &&Joellen L toLR:toLucille, Sarah, Judy Front row: L to Sarah Q.BackBack R: Sarah, Lucille, Chris & Judy
ROCHESTER • (507) 536-7700 3110 Wellner Drive NE
NEW RICHLAND • (507) 463-0502 287 St. Andrews Drive, Ste 100, Mankato, MN 132 North Broadway Dr. 56001 Dan Schafer
www.mainstreetdentalclinics.com • www.midwestrealtymankato.com • www.midwestrealtymankato.com • www.midwestrealtymankato.com • www.midwestrealtymankato.com •
1-800-767-7149 You’ve Got Our Numbers! (507) 345-1121 You’ve seen ads for REALTOR.COM on TV. They mention feeds and updates supplies from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Midwest Realty has been serving the needs of its customers and clients since before Stan Bill Wayne Cathy IversonMeggy Tom Pam Ryan of the MLS or computers Petersen Bickett Johnson Sieberg Becker the days Browne Showers Stroup 381-3957 317-2885 387-3619 388-7935 388-8469 and we 625-6213 931-9217 612-481-4096 will continue to do so in the era of cloud storage and electronic signatures on documents; today and tomorrow. With a wealth of experience in residential, commercial and farm property brokerage, MidJeff F. Jim Jeff Dick Beth equipped for any Johnson Norland west Realty Brand is wellNorland Hanke 345-1850 388-3063 real estate 380-0510challenge. 420-7540Look us 327-4045 up at 505 Long Street, Mankato, or on the web at www.midwestrealtymankato.com. Or, use 505 Long St. • Mankato our toll-free number, 1-800-767-7149 and talk to one of our experienced professionals. www.midwestrealtymankato.com
Pam Showers 381-2436
Wayne Johnson 387-3619
Cathy lversonSieberg 388-7935
Bill Bickett 317-2885
Ryan Stroup 612-481-4096
Meggy Becker 388-8469
Jim Norland 382-7843
• www.midwestrealtymankato.com • www.midwestrealtymankato.com
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L-R: Jeremy Sladek, Roger Johnson, Nick Eilrich, Hans Schwanke. Not Pictured: Christy Schwanke.
• Gas, Wood and Electric Fireplaces • Gas, Wood, Electric and Pellet Stoves • Gas and Wood Inserts • Outdoor Fireplaces and Grills • Wood Mantels, Surrounds & Cabinets • Patio Furniture We offer service & maintenance on most brands of fireplaces.
Tom Browne 420-3451 420-3451
Dick Norland 420-7540
507-345-8084 • 241 St. Andrews Dr., Mankato Located directly behind DeGrood’s Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00; Sat. 10:00-3:00
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The Region’s Most Complete and Affordable Family Golfing Experience!
YOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE.
Front Row: Cash Gansen, Harlan Sinclair Middle Row: Darold Bergemann, Mike Muedeking, Seth Belgard, Danielle Gansen, Tim Johnson, Casey Jorgenson, Nick Campa, John Pfeffer, Lucas Ohme Back Row: Bruce Bohnert, Shawn Swenson, Ryan Stevens, Kelsey O’Donnell Dennis Herbert, Damon Schmalzriedt, Seth Hoscheit
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Saint Peter Choral Society inc. 1979 One of Nine “Headliner Choirs” in Northern Voice Festival 2015 St. Paul, MN
The Best of the best For 36 years we have presented the major oratorios with orchestra (Elijah, St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion, The Creation, Messiah.) Over 400 different singers have sung with us as well as 90 soloists and 175 orchestral players. We invite all singers to join us to present Bach’s immortal MASS IN B MINOR (from the Credo through the Dona Nobis Pacem) performed live with orchestra for the first time in our area. Rehearsals begin Monday nights in September for two concerts in March, 2016.
Contact: Sara McKay 507-934-6176
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU • Bobcat Equipment & Accessories
• Trailers • Rentals, Parts and Service Department
507-625-4511 2333 7th Ave. Mankato Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-noon www.bobcatofmankato.com
A Division of Sanco Equipment
from Mankato
People BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER First: Ryan Spaude, Eide Bailly Second: Matt Norland, Meyer & Norland Financial Group Third: Eugene Braam, Eugene R Braam Accounting BEST INSURANCE AGENT *First: Aaron Hatanpa, State Farm *Second: Steve Hasse, State Farm *Third: Mary McClure, CO Brown BEST ACCOUNTANT First: Eide Bailly Second: Eugene R. Braam Accounting *Third: Abdo Eick & Meyers BEST ATTORNEY *First: Blethen, Gage & Krause Second: Maschka, Riedy and Ries Third: Jones and Magnus BEST PHOTOGRAPHER First: Daniel Dinsmore, Daniel Dinsmore Photography Second: Quality 1 Hour Photo Third: Gregg Anderson, Gallery 19 BEST REALTOR First: Angie Van Eman, American Way Realty Second: Jen True, Re/Max Third: Jason Beal, JBeal Real Estate Group BEST CHIROPRACTOR First: Mankato Chiropractic Second: Dehen Chiropractic Third: Advanced Chiropractic BEST PEDIATRICIAN First: Katie Smentek, MD, Mankato Clinic Second: Donald Putzier, MD, Mankato Clinic Third: Pediatrics, Primary Care, Mankato Clinic
Magazine Voters
BEST DENTIST First: Eagle Lake Family Dentistry Second: Gary Eichmeyer, D.D.S., Commerce Drive Dental Group Third: Tom Pooley, D.D.S., River Valley Dental BEST FAMILY PHYSICIAN First: Dr. John Benson, Mankato Clinic Second: Dr. Chaun Cox, Mayo Clinic Health System Third: Dr. Dan Anderson, Mankato Clinic BEST AUTO MECHANIC *First: Lynn Austin, Austin’s Auto Repair Second: Joe Miller, Miller’s Modern Garage Third: Terry Tacheny, Autotronics BEST WAITER First: Dan Maes, Loose Moose Saloon Second: Colby Straka, Pub 500 Third: Shawn Nordstrom, Grizzly Grill & Saloon BEST WAITRESS First: Layla Pappas, Pappageorge Second: Jenny Bobholz, Circle Inn Third: Chelsea Kocina, Nakato Bar Grill
Dining BEST BREAKFAST First: Wagon Wheel Second: Perkins Third: Tandem Bagels BEST COFFEE SHOP First: Coffee Hag Second: Caribou Coffee Third: Tandem Bagels BEST LUNCH First: Chipotle Mexican Grill Second: Boulder Tap House Third: Pagliai’s Pizza BEST HAMBURGER & FRENCH FRIES First: Boulder Tap House Second: 5 Guys Burgers and Fries Third: Tav on the Ave BEST SUB/SANDWICH SHOP First: Erbert & Gerbert’s Second: Jersey Mike’s Third: Subway BEST FAST FOOD First: Chipotle Mexican Grill Second: Culver’s Third: Massad’s
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY First: TJ & Lisa, 93.1 Second: Stunt Monkey, 96.7 Third: Johnny Marks and Cari, 96.7
BEST PIZZA First: Pagliai’s Pizza Second: Jake’s Stadium Pizza Third: Dino’s Pizzeria
BEST TELEVISION ANCHORPERSON First: Mark Tarello, Chief Meteorologist Second: Stacy Steinhagen, Anchor on KEYC News Third: Mitch Keegan, Morning/Midday Anchor KEYC
BEST STEAK First: Pappageorge Second: Grizzly Grill & Saloon Third: Axel’s Bonfire
BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER First: Robb Murray Second: Tim Krohn Third: Shane Frederick
BEST MEXICAN CUISINE First: El Mazatlan Second: La Terazza Third: Chipotle Mexican Grill BEST ASIAN CUISINE First: Shogun Second: Yu’s Chinese Cuisine Third: Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • The Free Press • Meet Your Area Business People • 13 BEST ITALIAN CUISINE First: Neighbor’s Italian Bistro Second: Olive Garden Third: Dino’s Pizzeria BEST WINGS *First: Buffalo Wild Wings Second: Tavern on the Avenue Third: Big Dog Sports Cafe
BEST Family Resturaunt First: Jake’s Stadium Pizza Second: Dino’s Pizzeria Third: Applebees
Shopping
BEST SUSHI First: Shogun Second: Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
BEST ANTIQUES First: Salvage Sisters Second: Old Town Antiques & Mercantile Third: Save Mor Jewelry
BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT First: Mom & Pops Second: Frozen Yogurt Creations Third: Dairy Queen West
BEST JEWELRY STORE First: Exclusively Diamonds Second: Williams Diamond Center Third: Patterson’s Diamond Center
BEST BAKERY First: Friesen’s Family Bakery & Bistro Second: Hy-Vee Bakery Third: Panera Bread
BEST THIFT/CONSIGNMENT SHOP First: MRCI Thrift Shop Second: Again Thrift & More (MVAC) *Third: Once Upon a Child
BEST BUFFET First: Pizza Ranch Second: China Buffet Third: Old Country Buffet
BEST CHILDREN CLOTHING First: Kohl’s Second: Old Navy *Third: Once Upon a Child
BEST CATERING First: Hy-Vee Catering Second: Najwa’s Catering Third: Absolute Catering
BEST MEN CLOTHING First: J. Longs Second: Kohl’s Third: Graif Clothing
BEST WINERY/BREWERY First: Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery Second: Mankato Brewery Third: August Schell Brewing Company
BEST WOMEN CLOTHING First: Kohl’s Second: TJ Maxx Third: Sticks and Stones
BEST DATE NIGHT First: Red Lobster Second: Number 4 Third: Pappageorge
BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP (NEW VEHICLE) First: Mankato Motors Second: Snell Motors Third: Heintz Toyota
BEST HAPPY HOUR First: Tav on the Ave Second: Blue Bricks Third: Pub 500 BEST SPORTS BAR *First: Buffalo Wild Wings Second: Tav on the Ave Third: Big Dog Sports Cafe BEST Patio Dining First: Tav on the Ave Second: NaKato Bar & Grill Third: Pub 500 BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE First: Buster’s Sports Bar and Grill Second: Pub 500 Third: Wine Cafe BEST VEGETARIAN First: Chipotle Mexican Grill Second: Pita Pit Third: Massad’s BEST LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANT First: Pagliai’s Pizza Second: NaKato Bar & Grill Third: Pappageorge BEST APPETIZERS First: Applebees Second: Boulder Tap House Third: Tav on the Ave BEST SEAFOOD First: Red Lobster Second: Number 4 Third: Pappageorge
BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP (USED VEHICLE) First: Mankato Motors Second: Snell Motors Third: Heintz Toyota BEST POWER SPORTS/ ATV/MOTORCYCLE First: Starr Cycle Second: Snell Powersports Third: Harley Davidson BEST RV DEALER *First: Keeper’s RV Center Second: Gag’s Camper Way Third: Kroubetz Lakeside Campers BEST TIRE DEALERS First: Discount Tire Second: Tire Associates Third: R & R Tire Shop BEST PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESS First: Mankato Mattress Man Second: Rooms and Rest Furniture and Mattress Third: Earl Johnson Furniture BEST PLACE TO BUY FURNITURE First: Rooms and Rest Furniture and Mattress Second: Earl Johnson Furniture Third: Ashley Furniture HomeStore BEST PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES First: DeGrood’s Home Store Second: Meyer & Sons TV & Appliance Third: Sears
BEST HOME ENTERTAINMENT/ ELECTRONICS First: Best Buy Second: DeGrood’s Home Store Third: Meyer & Sons TV & Appliance
BEST NAIL SALON First: Liv Aveda Salon and Spa Second: Nails by Jordan (Original by Hobby Lobby) Third: Kim Nail & Spa (By Sun Tan City)
BEST PLACE TO BUY POOL/ SPA SUPPLIES First: Midnight Sun Spas Second: Sweet Living Pools & Spas Third: Sawatzky Pools
BEST FITNESS CENTER First: YMCA Second: Planet Fitness Third: Fitness for $10 (tied for third) Third: Anytime Fitness (tied for third)
BEST LIQUOR STORE First: MGM Wine, Spirits & Beer Second: Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Third: Joseph’s Liquor
BEST GOLF COURSE First: North Links Golf Course Second: Mankato Golf Club *Third: Terrace View Golf Course
BEST GROCERY STORE First: Hy-Vee Second: Cub Foods Third: ALDI
BEST BOWLING CENTER First: Wow! Zone Second: Jerry Dutler’s Bowl Third: Victory Bowl
BEST MEAT MARKET First: Schmidt’s Meat Market Second: Hy-Vee Third: Hilltop Meat Market
BEST CHILD CARE CENTER First: Lil’ Bee’s Learning Center Second: Little Stars Early Learning Center Third: Golden Heart Child Care Center
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE First: Menard’s Second: Lowe’s Third: Home Depot
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS First: Sibley Park Second: Children’s Museum of Southern MN Third: Wow! Zone
BEST CELL PHONE / WIRELESS PROVIDER First: Verizon Second: Sprint Third: AT&T
BEST NURSERY/GARDEN First: Drummer’s Garden Center Second: Edenvale Nursery Third: Hilltop Florist & Greenhouse
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL First: Courtyard by Marriott Second: Hilton Garden Inn Third: Country Inn & Suites
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR First: Mankato Computer Repair Second: Best Buy Geek Squad Third: Q Computers
Goods & Service
BEST LAWN CARE First: Peters Lawn Care Service Second: GreenCare Third: Spring Touch Lawn Specialists
BEST RENTAL STORE First: A to Z Rental Second: G & K Rental Third: Lloyd Lumber Just Ask Rental
BEST SNOW REMOVAL First: Mankato Snow Removal Second: Peters Lawn Care Service Third: Lawncrafters
BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY First: Express Employment Professionals Second: Manpower Third: Jeane Thorne
BEST FLORIST First: Hilltop Florist & Greenhouse Second: Hy-Vee Floral Third: Drummer’s Garden Center
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY *First: The Travel & Cruise Center Second: Amber Pietan Travel Agency Third: Emerald Travel & Cruises
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP *First: Austin’s Auto Repair Center Second: Mankato Motors *Third: Nick’s Car Care
BEST SPECIALTY PRINTING First: Insty Prints Second: Corporate Graphics Third: Fed Ex Kinkos
BEST AUTO BODY SHOP *First: Jerry’s Body Shop Second: Fromm’s Collision Center Third: Heintz Collision Center
BEST KENNEL First: The Paw Pet Resort Second: Heartlund Boarding Kennels Third: Liberty Acres Pet Lodge
BEST CAR WASH First: Snell Auto Wash Second: Kwik Trip Third: Gerring’s Car Wash
BEST VETERINARIAN OFFICE First: Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital Second: River Hills Pet Care Hospital Third: Nicollet Veterinary Clinic
BEST SENIOR LIVING/ RETIREMENT FACILITY *First: Ecumen Pathstone Living Second: Water’s Edge Third: Oak Terrace Assisted Living
BEST PET GROOMING *First: Fur’s A Flyin’ Pet Grooming Second: The Paw Pet Resort Third: Haute Dog
BEST ALTERATIONS *First: Pins and Needles Alterations Second: Chris Tailor Shop Third: Barb’s Sewing Room BEST DRY CLEANER First: Like Nu Cleaners Second: Stephen Cleaners & Laundry Third: Madison Avenue Laundry & Dry Cleaning BEST MASSAGE First: Liv Aveda Salon and Spa Second: Mankato Chiropractic & Healing Touch Third: Indulge Salon and Tanning BEST HAIR SALON First: Liv Aveda Salon & Spa Second: Raydiance Salon Third: Indulge Salon and Tanning BEST BARBER SHOP First: Y Barbers Second: Dan’s Barber Shop Third: Sport Clips BEST TATTOO SHOP First: Cactus Tattooing & Body Piercing Second: Mecca Tattoo Third: Front Street Tattoo BEST TANNING SALON First: Indulge Salon and Tanning Second: Sun Tan City Third: Planet Beach
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BEST FUNERAL HOME *First: Mankato Mortuary *Second: Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary Third: Woodland Hills Funeral Home BEST BANK OR CREDIT UNION *First: MN Valley Federal Credit Union Second: Wells Fargo Bank *Third: Community Bank
BEST HEATING/AIR SERVICE *First: Northern Comfort Second: Schwickert’s Third: Davis Comfort Systems BEST ELECTRICAL SERVICE First: Schwickert’s Second: Ploog Electric Third: BLK Electric BEST PLUMBING SERVICE First: Jetter Clean Second: Jordan Plumbing and Heating *Third: Northern Comfort BEST CABINETRY First: Cherry Creek Cabinetworks Second: Neubert Millwork Third: Acorn Custom Cabinetry BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY First: Goodrich Construction Second: Deichmann Construction Third: John Fritz Construction
BEST CARPET CLEANING First: Vanderberg Clean Second: Shine Way Services Third: ServiceMaster
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HEALTH CARE REFORM IMPACTS EVERY BUSINESS BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT INFORMATION Learn more about Health Care Reform Tonya Rule, CPA Mankato Office HCR Specialist
and find free tools to help you prepare. Experience the Eide Bailly difference.
507.344.6340 | www.eidebailly.com
Back Row (L-R): Jeremy, Nick, Gary, Scott, Jeff, Erik and Dan. Front Row (L-R): Reed, Randall, Scott, Chris, Keenan and Joy. Not pictured: Mike.
Audio, Video, Automation Systems Control your:
• Tvs • Music • Movies • Lighting • HVAC • Security • Locks • Garage Doors • Shades • More by smartphone or tablet
Call us and let us show you how it works! 507-388-3271 www.ecsmankato.com
YOUR WIRING PROS
Electrical Communication Specialists
285 St. Andrews Drive, Suite 200 • Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 779-7319
Chris Cousins
Realtor (507) 382-1489
Mike White
Associate Broker (507) 380-4606
Christa Wolner
Broker/Owner (507) 327-6300
Dan Hawkes
Realtor (507) 380-1964
Kellie Krumwiede
Realtor (507) 399-9889
Connect Real Estate Group is your FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE COMPANY! If you’ve been thinking about selling we would love to talk to you! We use innovative marketing techniques that will get your property SOLD! Competitively list at 4% commission, we’ll get you connected to the right qualified buyers! Interested in buying a home? Our services are FREE for buyers. We work with sellers in all the local communities checking the area daily for new listings, which we can send right to your inbox! Whatever you’re looking for, we can guide you through the sometimes overwhelming process of buying, selling or building your next home!
www.connectmankato.com | info@connectmankato.com
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L-R: Emilee, Bridget, Mary, Lisa, Brenda, Deb
Your local, independent agent will be there.
C.O. BROWN / MCCLURE AGENCY 325 N. Rivefront Dr., Mankato 888/507-387-5460 • 507-345-4747 www.northriskpartners.com
Voted 3rd Best Insurance Agency by the Local Community
Let our specialists help you with a mortgage, commercial loans or your personal banking. A BETTER WAY TO BANK
Nicollet County Bank 220 South Third Street, St, Peter, MN 56082 Phone: (507) 931-3310 / Fax: (507) 931-2418 www.nicolletcountybank.com
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We offer all types of Insurance Chrisina Meyer
David Paterson
Brittany Linder
Over 300 New Wedding Gowns In Stock!
Insurance may not be the hot topic at the dinner table, but it is one of the most necessary purchases people will ever make. When you’re comparing insurance and so many different companies claim to offer the same product, how do you go about finding the best insurance? Go to the best people, of course! Community Insurance has been in business since 1976. As a locally owned, independent agency, we offer all types of insurance and can quote your insurance with many different carriers.
We invite you to contact any of our offices in Mankato, Amboy, or Vernon Center. You’ll be glad you did!
L-R: Kim Marie, Pam, Mandy, Wen
Nick Burger
www.cimankato.com MANKATO 300 St. Andrews Dr 507.385.4485 AMBOY 203 E. Maine St 507.674.3355 VERNON CENTER 201 E. Main St 507.549.3679 Pam Shouts
INSURANCE OFFICES LOCATED IN COMMUNITY BANK BUILDINGS
L-R: Corey, Krystle, Duncan, Connie, Doug, Tim, Robin, Jon
An Employee Owned & Local Business Since 1957
L-R: Glen, Jasmine, Dave, Shaunda, Dustin, Debbie, Josh
dy, K im, Ba rb Not Pictured: Patrick, Callie
507-386-0861 311 N Riverfront Dr., Mankato www.encoremankato.com Consignment & Bridal Boutique Mon-Fri 10-6pm | Sat 10-4pm | Sun 12-4pm
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• Convenient Rochester Trips Daily • Multiple Daily Trips to MSP Airport • Local Day Trips - Canterbury Downs - Casinos - Winery/Brewery Tours - Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
From left to right: Doug, Barb, Donna, Lily, Dennis, Jason, Terry, Ann, Bob & Ron. Not pictured: All Land to Air drivers on the road during this picture, connecting Southern Minnesota to the world through MSP International Airport. Online Discount – 10% Roundtrip Promo Code: FP2015 Mall of America – Saturday Daytrip ($35) Promo Code: MOASAT
50 Sibley Parkway, Mankato
Visit landtoairexpress.com
Call 507-625-3977
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The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and River's Edge Hospital-St Peter have partnered to offer Front row: Casey Jorgenson, Lynsey Jorgenson, Cash Gansen, Megan Manthey, Tosca Ryan, Erica Cuchna, Darby Kramer. Back Row: Tim Johnson, Danielle Gansen, Donald Brown, Joe Williams, Jessica Neaton
The area’s most affordable casual dining spot! 507-625-9904
Mankato’s Favorite Sports Bar with the Best Happy hour in town and New Dinner Specials every weekend!
Located just blocks from River Hills Mall behind Madison East Center in Mankato
Our team is here for you. OrthoEdge is a specialized joint replacement program offered by The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and River's Edge Hospital, St Peter. Here your care team includes your surgeon, physician assistant, hospitalist, physical/occupational therapist, nurses and others. Together they give you the best care throughout your joint replacement process. Here is what our patients say ...
Melinda Busse, Firm Administrator; Jody Swanson, CPA, Shareholder Belynda Hinsch, CPA, Shareholder; Samantha Hay, CPA, Accountant, Carlie Stevens, CPA, Manager
We will help you find the best strategy to achieve your financial goals. As our client, you’re more than a number you’re part of our team. Swanson Hinsch & Co. Chartered 510 Long Street | Suite 108 Mankato, MN 56001 -4342 T 507-388-1770 | F 507-388-1905 cpa@swansonhinsch.com www.swansonhinsch.com
“Bravo to the staff at River’s Edge. Everyone was so helpful from beginning to end.” -Anonymous “They motivate you with care, kindness and information.” -Dennis, Mankato “The staff communicated well to each other and was very caring.” -Debbie, Lake Crystal (944) 412-7949 | OrthoEdgeMN.com
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elebrating 52 years in business!
L-R: Kimberly, Randy, Ken, Rachel, Joe, Don, Liz, Jeremy, Lisa, Bruce, Jack, Mike, Will
L to R: Steve Hasse, Alisa Burgess, Carmen Burgess
Steven Hasse, Agent
(507)625-4647
Hwy 22 South (east on 200th St.), Mankato www.keepersrv.com
1235 Madison Avenue Mankato, MN 56001 steve@stevehasse.com
507-625-6671 888-566-2356
YOUR ONE STOP AUTO SERVICE CENTER
Come See The New Re-Imagined...
Sales • Service • Rentals • Towing • Collision Center www.frommsauto.com
SALES & RENTALS:
SERVICE ADVISORS:
Mike Anderson, Greg Bessler, Carol Whitney
Wade Fischer, Kent Wenzel
Goldsmith & Gallery Owner Patty Conlin 420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter, MN • 507.934.5655 • stonesthrowgallery.org
1915 MADISON AVENUE, MANKATO 507•387•2965
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• Original Regional Fine Art • Professional Goldsmith Studio
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Thanks forfor voting and and making us one Thanks voting making of Mankato’s 2 Years in a Row! us one ofbest Mankato’s best!
Jean, Don, Shaun, R.J., Jeff
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251 W. Mabel Street, Mankato • www.nickscarcare.com
Hi..I’m Brooke and I am looking forward to meeting you. Stop in at either location and browse our Fabulous Fresh Fashions and Accessories for every occasion. New deliveries weekly. See you soon!
L-R: Bryan Nash,Beth Tim Jones, BethTim Jones L-R:Jacob Peterson, Jones and Jones
Residential & Commercial - Heating & Air Conditioning
Sales • Service • Installation Free Estimates • 24-Hour Emergency Service
Thorset Comfort Systems, Inc. 428 Park Lane • Mankato
507-387-1446 387-1446
www.thorset.com
237 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato 507-345-6554 Mon.- Fri. 10 - 6; Saturday 10 - 5.
85 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont 507-749-1001 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10 - 4; Thursday 10 - 6.
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Selling or Buying?? Talk to us! 1615 N. Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001
www.RealtyExecutivesRiverValley.com
Pam Sher
507-382-1184
Dar Vosburg 507-387-5545
Melinda Sturm 507-382-1103
Buy or Sell With Us and Use Our Moving Truck For Free!
Paul L Hoffman
Todd R McTavish
Financial Advisor 1765 Basset Drive Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-5696
Financial Advisor 285 St Andrews Drive Suite 400 Mankato, MN 56001 507-385-1389
Kenneth J Klooster, AAMS®
Sue Van Boening
Financial Advisor Village East Center 2100 Hoffman Rd Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-8452
Financial Advisor 201 Broad Street North Ste 202 Mankato, MN 56001 507-385-1331
Mark A Kluender
Chris Hoffman
Sander Ludeman, AAMS®
Gary Walters
Financial Advisor Village East Center 2100 Hoffman Rd Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-8452
Financial Advisor 1400 S Riverfront Dr Suite 100 Mankato, MN 56001 507-385-0305
Financial Advisor 340 Belgrade Ave North North Mankato, MN 56003 507-388-7786 Financial Advisor 1457 Lookout Drive North Mankato, MN 56003 507-387-2008
Lorraine, JoAnn, Shelly
F30591181501
Proud Sponsors of the Mankato MoonDogs!
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Commonwealth Financial Group
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Austin’s Auto Repair Center, Inc.
Our Tenants make us Special Madison East Center is a multi-use center located conveniently at the CENTER of Mankato’s Hilltop at Madison Avenue & Victory Drive.
v AAMCO Transmissions v A & G Insurance v Dance Conservatory v Davita Dialysis Center v Doherty Employment Group v Emerald Travel v Eye Q Vision v Farm Bureau v Habilitative Services v Hair Lingo Hair Salon v Handi Medical Supply v HerdStar v Home Magazine v Hooligan’s Pub & Grill v JoAnn Fabrics v Kakeldey & Koberoski
v Kinetic Chiropractic v Limb Lab v Lorraine Shop v Mankato Anesthesia v Mankao Clinic: - Dermatology/ Skin Essentials - Advancement Pain Management - Supply - Adm. / Finance - Psychiatric Clinic v Mayo Clinic Health System: -The Mayo Clinic Store - Physical Therapy - Employee Training Ctr
- Hospice - Fountain Centers v MN Vision Therapy v Quality Appliance v Quest Diagnostics v River Bend/City Desk v Primerica v PrimeLending v Prosthetic Labs v Reynolds Custom Hearing v Sexton Insurance v Stelter’s Sewing Center v Traverse Des Sioux Library System v Two Rivers Vineyard Church v U.S. Post Office
Left to Right: Jaimie Busch, Scott Nelson, Doug Stimpert, JustinYungerberg, Isabella, Darla Austin, Lynn Austin
We do it all “Oil Change to Overhaul” • Computer Diagnostic & ElectronicTune-up Service • Electrical Repair • Brake Service
• • • •
Air Conditioning Computerized Alignments Transmissions Towing & Starting
• Tires • Exhaust • Preventative Maintenance
Voted Best Auto Repair & Best Auto Technician 3 4 Years In A Row! www.austinsautorepaircenter.com
625-2886
1620 Commerce Dr., North Mankato
Thank you ! o t a k n a M r e t a Gre
Farm Bureau Now Open in Suite 336 West Wing
L I T I G AT I O N • B U S I N E S S • F A R M • P E R S O N A L
E XC E L L E N C E Rosie Brunmeier, Mgr. CBC Fisher Realtor Sales & Leasing Agent
Russell Brunz Maint. Director
Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher Group provides management and leasing for MADISON EAST CENTER.
email: rosie.brunmeier@cbcfishergroup.com 1400 Madison Avenue, Ste. 340 - Mankatio • 507.388.9353
We are Honored To be voted Mankato Magazine’s Best Law Firm. F24505433001
Deb Benning Executive Assistant
Since 1896, Blethen, Gage & Krause has been a cornerstone of the Greater Mankato community with an unwavering focus on providing legal excellence and personal commitment. We always put our clients first and they have returned the favor by voting us best law firm in Mankato. Thank you to our clients and business associates for this acknowledgement. We are proud to be a part of this vibrant community.
blethenlaw.com Mankato, Minnesota
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e xperience IS THE D ifference !
Serving Your Area for Over 66 Years!
BETWEEN YOU AND THE WEATHER SINCE 1949!
• 1949 Founder, Robert J. Schmidt begins selling siding, roofing and insulation in the Mankato area. • 1968 Opened The Fireplace Shoppe at 505 N. Front St., Mankato. • 1971 Moved to present location on 5th and Madison in Mankato. • 1981 Gary Schmidt & Dale Brenke purchase company. • 1981 Purchased our first seamless gutter machine. • 1986 Purchased ABC Seamless Siding franchise. • 1988 Closed Fireplace Shoppe to focus on siding and windows. • 1989 First playhouse given away. • 1989 Became the Gutter Helmet dealer.
901 North 5th Street Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-6412
Over 500 Years of Combined Experience!
• 1994 First year included in Qualified Remodeling Magazine’s Top 500. • 1997 Became the Renewal by Anderson Dealer. • 2003 Jim Hockert & Steve Beetch become part owners. • 2004 Selected into Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50. • 2004 Began selling permanent steel roofing. • 2005 Purchased and opened window and sunroom warehouse at 1307 3rd Ave. in Mankato. • 2009 Named to Mankato Area Business Hall of Fame. • 2011 “Above and Beyond” award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented by Gov Dayton and General McKinley.
www.schmidtmankato.com
1-877-625-6412