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Robbinsdale

2 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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You voted and we listened.Hundreds of our readers took timeto vote for their favorite community

businesses. Everything from thebest teacher to the best travel agency,

and everything in between.Today, the results are in.

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Robbinsdalefor voting us

“Best Casino Gaming”

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice 3

AutomotiveBest Auto Body Shop

Northwest Collision

Best Auto Repair Shop

Sipes

Best Car Wash

Brookdale Car Wash

Best Domestic Car Dealership

Wholesale Auto

Best Gas Station

Sipes

Best Import Car Dealership

Lupient Infiniti

Best New Car Salesman

Andrew Horstman Infiniti

Best Oil Change

Fairchild's Sinclair

Best Tire Store

Carl's Tire

Best Towing Company

North Suburban Towing

Best Truck Dealership

Brookdale Dodge

Best Used Car Dealer

Poquet Auto Sales

Best Used Car Salesman

Andrew Horstman Infiniti

Banking & FinancialBest Accountant/CPA

Steve Hauck LLC

Best Accounting Firm

Steve Hauck LLC

Best Bank

Citizens Independent Bank

Best Credit Union

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Best Financial Planner

Kotchi Prosper - Affinity Plus

Best Insurance Agent

Fred Johnson

Best Insurance Company

State Farm Insurance

Best Tax Preparation

Steve Hauck LLC

EducationBest Business School

Herzing University

Best College

Rasmussen College

Best Montessori School

Step By Step Montessori School - Plymouth

Best Preschool

Yellowbrick Road Childcare

Best Private School

Sacre Heart

Category Continues

8901 Bass Lake Road, New Hope1 block east of 169 on Bass Lake Road

763.533.5333

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As always... it is best to buy from A.C. Carlson with a reputation for good, prompt service.You’ll save time and expense later if problems of service or warranty adjustments arise.

Thank You for Voting Us #1 Again!

BEST APPLIANCE STORE!!

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Best PTA

International Spanish Language Academy PTO

Best Public School

International Spanish Language Academy PTO

Best Teacher

Amy Hoff - Monroe Elementary School

Best Tutoring Program

Mathnasium

Best University

St. Mary's University

Best Vocational School

Herzing University

Food & DrinkBest Asian

Canton Garden

Best Bakery

Wuollet Bakery

Best Barbecue

Rudolph's

Best Beer/Bar

The Lodge

Best Breakfast

The Lodge

Best Brunch

The Lodge

Best Buffet

The Lodge

Best Catering

Pickles

Best Cup of Coffee

Coffee on Broadway

Best Deli

Hackenmueller Meats

Best Desserts

Travail

Best Dinner

The Lodge

Best Ethnic

Athens Cafe

Best Family Dining

The Lodge

Best Hamburger

The Lodge

Best Happy Hour

The Lodge

Best Health Food Store

GNC

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt

Dairy Queen

Best Italian

Nonna Rosa's

Best Liquor Store

RC Liquor

Education Continued

Category Continues

Thank you readers for choosing North Memorial in the categories of “Best Hospital” and “Best Emergency Room”.

We are grateful for your confidence in our care!

Proud to Be in Your Community

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“Best Clinic” – Brooklyn Center“Best Urgent Care Clinic” –

Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale

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Best Locally Owned Grocery Store

Almsted's Fresh Market

Best Lunch

The Lodge

Best Margarita

El Toro

Best Meat Market

Hackenmueller Meats

Best Mexican

El Toro

Best Pizza

Broadway Pizza

Best Popcorn

Regal Theatre

Best Romantic Restaurant

Nonna Rosa's

Best Seafood

McCormick and Schmick's

Best Sports Bar

The Lodge

Best Steakhouse

Murray's

Best Supermarket

Byerly's

Best Wine/Bar

The Lodge

Food & Drink Continued

Thank You for Voting us“Best Dry Cleaners”

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4112 Lakeland Ave.Robbinsdale, MN 55422

763-537-0010

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Thank You for voting us #1BEST ROOFING COMPANY!

• Blaine

• Spring Lake Park

• Columbia Heights

• Fridley

• Golden Valley

• Mounds View

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Thank You Robbinsdalefor Voting Us #1!

Best Childcare & Best PreSchool

Yellow Brick Road Childcare16000 41st Ave N • Plymouth, MN

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Health & BeautyBest Colorist

Ashley - Moxie

Best Fitness Center

Bill's Gun Shop

Best Hair

Moxi Salon -Uptown

Best Manicure/Pedicure

Sonny's Nails - Maple Grove

Best Massage Therapy

Massage Advantage - Robbinsdale

Best Stylist

Ashley - Moxie

Home & GardenBest Air Duct Cleaning

Residential Heating & Cooling

Best Antique Store

Cardell's

Best Appliance Store

AC Carlson

Best Art Gallery

Robbinsdale Art Gallery

Best Arts & Crafts Store

Michael's

Best Cabinet/Countertop Company

Dakota Surfaces

Best Concrete Company

G Gardner

Best Deck Company

Decks by Joe

Best Electrician

J Z Electric, Inc

Best Fence Company

Team Fence

Best Gutter Company

Coty Construction

Best Handyman

Hansen Home & Lawn Service

Best Hardware Store

Ace Hardware

Best Heating & Air Company

Kath Heating & Air

Best Home Improvement Store

Home Depot

Best House Cleaning

Green Paws Cleaning

Best Interior Design

Prehn-Wersal Design

Best Landscaping & Garden Center

Malmborg's Garden Center

Best Lawn Care Service

Hansen Home & Lawn Service

Best Paint Store

Sherwin-Williams

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THANK YOU for voting us the BEST HEARING CENTER in the following cities....• Blaine/Spring Lake Park• Brooklyn Center• Brooklyn Park• Columbia Heights/Fridley

• Crystal• Eagan• Edina• Excelisor/Shorewood

• Hopkins• Lakeville• Mounds View/New Brighton• New Hope

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Best Plumbing Company

Geno's Sewer & Drain

Best Remodeling Company

Custom Home Remodeling

Best Residential Painting Company

A Fresh Look

Best Roofing Company

The Chuba Company

Best Siding Company

Sussel Builders

Best Window Company

New Windows For America

MedicalBest Allergist

Dr. Allan Stillerman - Asthma & Allergy Specialists

Best Chiropractor

Dr. Ellie Bennett - Healthplus Chiropractic

Best Clinic

Robbinsdale Clinic

Best Dentist Office

Dr. Malone, DDS

Best Doctor

Dr. Duane Orn - Brooklyn Center Physicians

Category Continues THANK YOU

Thank You Robbinsdale forVoting Us “Best Auto Repair”

and “Best Gas Station”!

SIPE’S AUTO CAR CARE CENTER4202 WEST BROADWAY

ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422



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Thank you for voting us #1!BEST REMODELING COMPANY

• Blaine• Spring Lake Park• Columbia Heights• Fridley• Crystal

• Golden Valley• Mounds View• New Brighton• New Hope• Robbinsdale

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BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Thank You!

Patients seeking treatment at HealthPlus Chiropractic Clinic with Dr. Ellie Bennett are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology.

HealthPlus Chiropractic Clinic 4080 W Broadway, Ste 128, Robbinsdale MN 763-535-4342



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Home & Garden Continued


Best Emergency Room

North Memorial Hospital

Best Hearing Center

Beltone

Best Hospital

North Memorial Hospital

Best OB/GYN

Dr. Amy Brown - OGI

Best Ophthalmologist/

Eye Care Doctor

Dr. Loushin - NW Eye Care

Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store

Dr. Edward Augdahl - Pearle Vision

Best Orthodontist

Dr. Angela Ross - St. Louis Park

Best Pediatrician

Dr. Fatima Jiwa - Partners in Pediatrics

Best Pharmacy

Target - Crystal

Best Urgent Care Clinic

Northwest Family Physicians

OTHER SHOPPING / SERVICES

Best Book Store

Half Price Books - Crystal

Best Camera Store

National Camera

Best Childcare

Yellowbrick Road Childcare

Medical Continued

Category Continues

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BESTHAPPY HOUR

Broadway Pizza

Robbinsdale

Now serving a Lunch Buffet Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm4080 W. Broadway • Robbinsdale Town Center • (763) 951-3943 • www.thelodgerb.com

Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-1am; Thurs. & Fri. 11am-2am; Saturday 10am-2am; Sunday 10am-1am



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Thank You for voting us #1!Best Beer/Bar - Brooklyn Center

& Robbinsdale

Best Place to Hear Live Music -Brooklyn Center & Robbinsdale

Best Breakfast - Robbinsdale

Best Brunch - Robbinsdale

Best Buffet - Robbinsdale

Best Dinner - Robbinsdale

Best Family Dining - Robbinsdale

Best Hamburger - Robbinsdale

Best Happy Hour - Robbinsdale

Best Lunch - Robbinsdale

Best Sports Bar - Robbinsdale

Best Wine/Bar - Robbinsdale


Best Florist

Donato's Floral

Best Funeral Home

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Home

Best Hotel/Motel

Super 8 - Golden Valley

Best Lawyer/Attorney

William Blonigan

Best Pet Grooming

Royal Pet

Best Pet Store

PetSmart

Best Photographer

John Fellman

Best Tattoo Parlor

Tough Luck Tattoo

Best Toy/Hobby Store

Bill's Gun Shop

Best Veterinary Clinic

Broadway-Robbinsdale Vet Hosp.

Real EstateBest Apartment Community

Copperfield Hill

Best Assisted Living

Copperfield Hill

Best Mortgage Lender

Mark Grunewald

Best New Home Builder

TC Homes

Medical Continued

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Diagnosis & Treatment of Allergic Disease, Food Allergies, AsthmaPatient Care ~ Medical Education ~ Clinical Research

BEST ALLERGISTTHANK YOU ROBBINSDALE!Dr. Allan Stillerman ~ Best Allergist



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Best Real Estate Agent

Lynn Morgan - Edina Realty

Best Real Estate Company

Lakes Area Realty

Best Retirement Community

Copperfield Hill

Best Senior Apartments

Copperfield Hill

Best Theatre/Play House

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

RecreationBest Dance Studio

Anne's Dance Studio

Best Driving Range

Edinburgh USA

Best Golf Course

Begin Oaks

Best Gymnastics

Northwest Gymnastics

Best Martial Arts

Avatar Karate

Best Outdoor Water Park

Crystal Pool

Best Place For Children's Party

New Hope Bowl

Best Place To Bowl

Earl Brown Bowl

Best Place To Gamble

Mystic Lake Casino

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BROOKLYN PARK8455 W. Broadway

763.493.9093

CORCORAN23610 County Rd 10

763.498.5437

MAPLE GROVE11601 73rd Ave. N

763.315.3602

PLYMOUTH4355 Highway 169

763.557.6555

WAYZATA15300 Wayzata Blvd.

952.476.0240

CHASKA1485 White Oak Drive

952.368.4456

EDINA/SOUTHDALE6519 Barrie Rd.952.920.7450

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Best Place To Hear Live Music

The Lodge

Best Rec Center

Bill's Gun Shop

Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer

Noble RV

Best Sporting Goods Store

Bill's Gun Shop

Best Summer Camp

Breack

ReligionBest Church Choir/Music Program

St. Margaret Mary

Best Pastor

Pastor Pamela Stalheim Lane - Faith Lilac Way Lutheran

Best Place of Worship

Unity Christ Church - Golden Valley

Style & FashionBest Consignment Store

Turn Style Consignment Stores

Best Dry Cleaners

Genies Magic Cleaners

Best Jewelry Store

Bergstrom Jewelers

Best Men's Clothing Store

Joseph A Banks

Best Shoe Store

Schuler Shoes

Best Shopping Center

The Shops at West End

Best Women's Clothing Store

Talbots

Recreation Continued

Voted BEST Senior Apartments in Brooklyn Center & Crystal!

A leader in senior housing since 1986, Copperfield Hill offers independent living, assisted living, respite care and memory care. • 55+ Community Living

• Onsite Nursing Staff 24/7

• Studios, Companion Suites, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available

• Daily Activities/Van Transportation

• Beautiful 4 story sun-lit atrium in the heart of the building

• Family owned and managed

4200 40th Ave North | Robbinsdale, MN | (763) 277-1001 | www.copperfieldhill.com

Voted BEST Apartment Community, BEST Senior Apartments, BEST Assisted Living and

BEST Retirement Community in Robbinsdale!



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Winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Lakeville,

Mounds View/New Brighton and St.Louis Park

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