Meeker County Readers' Choice 2021

The Votes are in

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

Welcome to the Best of the Best!

2 | LITCHFIELD READERS CHOICE September 2021

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to Bob Powers and Christine Wright for being voted as the Favorite

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Meeker Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

THANKS MEEKER COUNTY FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL! Adara Home Health is proud to offer the following services in the community: Skilled Nursing •Therapies • Home Health Aides Companion & Homemaking • Pediatric Care

Providing Care in Central & Southern Minnesota

Call 320.753.0936 or 800.624.9024 for more information adarahomehealth.com

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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

Fans have chosen their favorites in more than 50 categories in the 2021 Litchfield Readers’ Choice FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT

FAVORITE AUTO MECHANIC AND WHERE

 Winner: Jen Reibe, Tax Depot

 Winner: Miller Automotive LLC

 Second Place: Conway, Deuth &

 Second Place: Crow River Tire &

Schmiesing, PLLP FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANT  Winner: King’s Wok

Brakes

 Winner: Ecumen of Litchfield

 Winner: Bev Ziegler at Center National  Second Place: Lorie Kruse at MidCountry Bank

 Second Place: Lincoln Apartments FAVORITE BARTENDER AND WHERE FAVORITE AUCTION SERVICE  Winner: Steffes Group, Inc.  Second Place: Benoit Auction Service

 Winner: Casey Truesdell at American Legion Nelsan Horton Post 104  Second Place: Hailey Mellen at Honky’s Bar & Grill

FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP  Winner: Northland Body & Paint  Second Place: Litchfield Auto Body

FOR YOUR SUPPORT

FAVORITE BANK TELLER AND WHERE

Bank FAVORITE ASSISTED LIVING

THANK YOU

Listings to 4 ®

TAX DEPOT Thank you for voting for Jennifer at Tax Depot as your Favorite Accountant!

“I am nothing without my staff” ~ Jennifer Riebe 503 E HWY 12 Ste 12 Litchfield, MN 55355

(320) 593.2882 taxdepotlfd.com taxdepotlfd@gmail.com

Thank You for your support

Meeker County We proudly offer and support independent living at Lincoln Apartments - voted #2 in the area!

We are both humbled and grateful to be chosen as “Best of Meeker County” Assisted Living Facility! Thank you to the readers, to the voters, to our team members, and to our residents and resident families. We are honored to serve Meeker County!

We offer a full range of lifestyle choices and care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day services and meals on wheels.

For information, call 320-693-2430. www.ecumenlitchfield.org

4 | LITCHFIELD READERS CHOICE September 2021 FAVORITE BINGO PLACE  Winner: Muddy Cow, Litchfield

 Second Place: Broasted Chicken at Peter’s Ribs & Catering

Hutchinson Leader/Litchfield Independent Review  Winner: McDonald’s

Nelsan Horton Post 104

 Second Place: Litchfield Eagles Club

 Second Place: Subway FAVORITE CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL

FAVORITE BOWL OF SOUP AND WHERE

 Winner: Mighty Dragons

 Winner: Trouble’s #2 Restaurant and

 Second: Place: Kids of the Kingdom

 Winner: Swan’s Cafe

 Winner: Steve Dengerud at Edward

Restaurant

 Second Place: Litchfield Chiropractic

Thrivent Financial, Litchfield

 Wi n n e r : D r. Rya n S we n s o n a t FAVORITE FISH FRY

Litchfield Family Dental  Second Place: Sibley Dental Suite

Center

 Winner: Litchfield Knights of Colum-

 Second Place: Eggs Benedict at Mimi’s

bus P.J. Casey Council 2029 FAVORITE CHURCH DINNER

Cafe

 Winner: Knights of Columbus Fish fry FAVORITE BUS DRIVER AND WHERE  Winner: Bob Powers at Hicks Bus Line  Second Place: Christine Wright at

at the Church of St. Philip  Second Place: Turkey Dinner at the

FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN AND WHERE

FAVORITE CONVENIENCE STORE  Winner: Schmidty’s in Darwin

 Winner: Nuvera

 S e c o n d P l a c e : Casey’s on U.S.

 Winner: Anytime Fitness

Electric

 Second Place: SNAP Fitness

Highway 12, Litchfield

FAVORITE FLORIST

 Winner: Litchfield Eye Center  Second Place: Primary Eye Care

 Second Place: Speedway FAVORITE CHICKEN DINNER AND WHERE  Winner: V’s Grill and Pub, Darwin

FAVORITE CUP OF COFFEE AND WHERE

 Second Place: Paws Florist, Atwater FAVORITE FRENCH FRIES AND WHERE

 Second Place: Litchfield Golf Club

 Winner: Winner: Bikes by Bob  Second Place: Mimi’s Cafe FAVORITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WHERE

 Winner: Essence of Flowers

FAVORITE FAMILY FUN SPOT  Winner: Litchfield Splash Pad

 Winner: Cenex

FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER

 Second Place: Mid-Minnesota

FAVORITE EYE CARE PROVIDER

FAVORITE CABLE/INTERNET PROVIDER

FAVORITE CAR WASH

 Second Place: Cedar Mills Gun Club

 Winner: Pat at Bonniwell Electric

United Methodist Church

Hicks Bus Line

 Second Place: VIBRANT Broadband

Jones, Litchfield  Second Place: Kyle Kalkbrenner at

FAVORITE DENTIST

 Winner: Tim Kinsella of Kinsella Chiropractic Clinic

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

 Winner: Herradura Family Mexican

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR

 Second Place: French Onion at Ameri-

FAVORITE BREAKFAST AND WHERE

FAVORITE DATE PLACE

 Second Place: Starlite Drive-In Theater

Bar, Darwin can Legion Nelsan Horton Post 104

FASTEST DRIVE-THRU SERVICE

 Second Place: American Legion

 Winner: McDonald’s  Second Place: Muddy Cow, Litchfield

FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT  Winner: Subway

FAVORITE FROZEN TREAT AND WHERE

 Second Place: Taco John’s

 Winner: Sweet Escape

 Winner: Darwin Municipal Liquor Store

 Second Place: Dairy Queen

First Place

First Place

Casey Truesdeel as Favorite Bartender

Favorite Salad

Second Place

Second Place

Second Place

Favorite Sandwich

Customer Service

Favorite Bowl of Soup

LOUNGE HOURS: ,

Wednesday - Sunday Open @11:00 a.m.

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Hutchinson Leader/Litchfield Independent Review FAVORITE GARDEN CENTER

 Second Place: Calvin Kipf of Cutting

 Winner: Stockmen’s Greenhouse &

Edge Lawn Care

Garden Center FAVORITE LAW FIRM

 Second Place: Walmart Supercenter

 Winner: Wood & Rue

Store 4374

 Second Place: Dolan & Besser FAVORITE HAIR STYLIST/BARBER  Winner: Roxanne Wettstein at Hair by

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST AND WHERE  Winner: Michaella Kielty at Kneaded

Roxanne  Second Place: Emily Driver at Back-

Relief Massage  Second Place: Azalea Wolong at

yard Salon & Tanning

Sleeping Dragon Accupuncture FAVORITE HAMBURGER AND WHERE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING RICK’S PLUMBING & HEATING AS YOUR FAVORITE PLUMBER/ HVAC IN MEEKER COUNTY!

(320) 693-3611 22 E 3rd St, Litchfield, MN 55355 rick-plumbing-heating.business.site

FAVORITE MEAT MARKET

 Winner: Honky’s Bar & Grill in Grove

 Winner: Carlson Meat Shop in Grove

City  Second Place: Trouble’s #2 Restaurant

City  Second Place: Family Fare

and Bar in Darwin FAVORITE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

 Winner: ADARA Home Health

 Winner: Herradura Family Mexican

 Second Place: Dr. Janell R. Halwick

Restaurant

We thank you for voting us as Favorite Childcare/Preschool in Meeker County!

 Second Place: Sonora’s Mexican ResFAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT

taurant

 Winner: Jason Tibbits at State Farm FAVORITE NAIL SALON SPA

Insurance  S e c o n d P l a c e : Adam Weseman

 Winner: Nails by Amy Lopez  Second Place: Backyard Salon &

at Lehr Agency

Tanning FAVORITE LANDSCAPER/LAWN CARE

Listings to 6 ®

 Winner: JDM Landscaping

THANK YOU

Mighty Dragons Preschool serves children ages 3-5 in multiple class options.

We pride ourselves on getting your child ready for kindergarten to the best of their ability.

With 2 large classrooms and an indoor gym, we have space for them to become independent, explore and learn in a play setting.

for choosing us as your

Favorite Cable/ Internet Provider 421 County Road 34

Litchfield

320.593.2323

nuvera.net Thank you, readers, for voting for Benoit Auction Service earlier this month.

We are grateful for your business and your support. Serving clients and customers for 49 years!

Look for our onsite and online auction listings at www.midwestauctions.com and click on Benoit Auction Service or telephone 320-282-9389 for information or

consultation!

We are honored to be voted favorite auto mechanic and favorite place to buy tires!

THANK YOU FOR THE VOTE! Follow us on Facebook @millerautomotivellc55355

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Hutchinson Leader/Litchfield Independent Review FAVORITE PET BOARDING

 Second Place: Jimmy’s Pizza

 Winner: Crow River Pet Boarding

LITCHFIELD EAGLES CLUB THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

 Winner: Davis Motors Inc FAVORITE PIE AND WHERE  Winner: Swan’s Cafe

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 Second Place: Walmart Supercenter

Expires 11/15/2021

Store 4374

 Winner: Trouble’s #2 Restaurant and

Voted Fastest Drive-Thru and Favorite French Fries in Meeker County!

Center FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES  Winner: Sears Hometown Store  Second Place: The HomeSource Store Inc.

FAVORITE PIZZA AND WHERE

Bar, Darwin

Special Thanks To Our Valued Customers for voting us Number 1!

 Second Place: Litchfield Chrysler

FAVORITE PHARMACIST  Winner: Janet Day at Family Fare

Does not include alcohol, cannot be combined with other offers/discounts

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A VEHICLE

 Second Place: Misty Creek Pet Resort

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY ARTS/CRAFTS  Winner: DeAnn’s Country Village  Second Place: Riebe’s Rustic Room

We are celebrating 28 years in business in Litchfield serving this wonderful community as a full service florist.Thank you so very much for allowing Essence of Flowers to share in generations of precious family and community memories!

Thank you Litchfield !!

1021 E Hwy 12 • Litchfield • 320-593-7182

Congratulations

Bev

Center National Bank is proud to have the Top Teller in Meeker County for the 2nd year in a row!

We salute all our tellers that give our customers great customer service every day.

301 Ramsey Ave N Litchfield, MN 55355

320-693-3255 • cnbmn.com

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING FOR US AS YOUR FAVORITE EYE CARE CENTER IN MEEKER COUNTY! 135 N Sibley Ave. Litchfield, MN 55355

320-593-3100

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Hutchinson Leader/Litchfield Independent Review FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY FLOORING

FAVORITE SALAD AND WHERE

 Winner: SJP Designs  Second Place: Tom’s Carpet Kingdom

 Winner: Chef Salad at American Legion Nelsan Horton Post 104  Second Place: BBQ Salad at Trou-

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY GROCERIES

ble’s #2 Restaurant and Bar, Darwin

 Winner: Family Fare FAVORITE SANDWICH AND WHERE

 Second Place: Walmart Supercenter

THANK YOU Thank you for putting your trust in me

 Winner: Cubano at Troubles #2 Res-

Store 4374

taurant and Bar in Darwin FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY  Winner: Mary’s Jewelry

 Second Place: Prime Rib at American Legion Nelsan Horton Post 104

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES

FAVORITE SPORTS BAR

 Winner: Miller Automotive LLC  Second Place: Binsfeld Tire

 Winner: Honky’s Bar & Grill in Grove City  Second Place: Trouble’s #2 Restau-

FAVORITE PLUMBER/HVAC

rant and Bar, Darwin

 Winner: Rick’s Plumbing & Heating  Second Place: B&G Plumbing & Heating FAVORITE REAL ESTAT AGENT AND WHERE  Winner: Chad Loch at RE/MAX Today’s Properties  Second Place: Zach Ro gness at RE/MAX Today’s Properties

Special prize giveaway winners Just for voting in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, participants were entered into a special prize drawing. The winners are: First prize: Andy Miller: 4 Minnesota Renaissance Fair tickets and second prize: Jackie Riehle: 6-month subscription to the Independent Review.

Sara Jo Pollock Interior Designer

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Residential & Commercial Design Full Time Designer since 2006 Tile & Custom Tile Designs Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile, Vinyl Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Art & Accessories Design Consultations $45/hour

[P] 320.593.3031 [E] sarajo.pollock@gmail.com 823 N. Sibley Ave.• Litchfield, MN 55355

Steve Dengerud, AAMS® Financial Advisor 711 E Highway 12 Litchfield, MN 55355-2409 320-693-2062

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Darwin Liquor Thank You for Voting Us Favorite Customer Service in Meeker County

THREE GREAT BRANDS AT ONE GREAT DEALERSHIP

Hours Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm Fri-Sat 9am-10pm Sun 11am-5pm 130 US Hwy12 Darwin, MN (320) 693-2586

LITCHFIELD: 320-693-3224 OR 877-693-3224 WE ARE OPEN: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Fri. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | Sat. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

FREE Service Loaners

Let Davis Motors Help You With Your Next Purchase. Full Line-Up of Chevrolet.

Buick & GMC Vehicles. All At One Location! We are Central Minnesota’s GMC Dealer!

Your Litchfield Council participates in these Worthy Activities: • • • • • • • • • •

FISH FRY 11 AM - 7 PM

Always the 3rd Friday in March FRIDAY

Keep Christ in Christmas Vocations Support Clergy Appreciation Coats for Kids Tootsie Roll Drive Food for Families Birthright Relay for Life March for Life Family Picnic

• • • •

Roadside Cleanup Family Bowling Night Youth Group Support St. Philip’s School Support • Scholarship Awards • Wounded Warrior Project • And More!

Join Us!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!

KNIGHTS

OF COLUMBUS® p.j. Casey Council 2029 Shepherd of Souls Assembly 3604 Litchfield, Minnesota