Best of the Press!
WINNER
Good Life Senior Living
FINALIST
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields BEST ASSISTED LIVING/SENIOR
WINNER
Dr. Virginia Kampmeier, D.C.
FINALISTS
Hugo Chiropractic Clinic
Birch Lake Chiropractic Clinic, LLC
BEST CLINIC
WINNER
Associated Eye Care
FINALISTS
Advanced Dermatology Care
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
BEST COSMETIC DENTIST
WINNER
Lakeview Family Dentistry Hugo –
Dr. Drew Carrell
FINALISTS
• White Bear Smiles
• Lake Area Dental
BEST DENTIST
WINNER
Lakeview Family Dentistry Hugo –
Dr. Drew Carrell
FINALISTS
• Park Dental
• Dr. Patrick J. Merritt, DDS -- Hugo Dental Care
BEST DERMATOLOGY
WINNER
Advanced Dermatology Care
FINALISTS
North Metro Dermatology Dermatology Consultants
HEALTH & FITNESS
WINNER
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FINALISTS (TIE)
• M Health Fairview Clinic
• Advanced Dermatology Care
• Associated Eye Care
BEST HOSPICE CARE
WINNER St Croix Hospice
FINALIST
Ecumen Hospice
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
WINNER Massage Envy – Vadnais Heights
FINALISTS
• A Little TLC Massage
• Tranquil Days Massage
BEST ORTHODONTICS
WINNER
Bates Orthodontics
FINALISTS
• Signature Orthodontics
• Sorenson Dental
BEST ORTHOPEDICS
WINNER
Summit Orthopedics
FINALISTS
• M Health Fairview Clinic
• Twin Cities Orthopedics
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
WINNER White Bear Smiles
FINALISTS
• Hugo Dental Care
• Lakeview Family Dentistry Hugo: Dr. Drew Carrell BEST PHARMACIST
WINNER Fairview Pharmacy – Hugo
FINALISTS
• Medicine Chest Pharmacy White Bear
LOCAL
BEST BOAT LAUNCH
WINNER
Bald Eagle Lake
FINALISTS
• Big Marine Lake Park Reserve Forest Lake #3
BEST CURBSIDE PICKUP
WINNER
Hugo Feed Mill
5582 146th St. N. Hugo, MN
651.429.3361 | hugofeedmill.com
Since 1925, Hugo Feed Mill has welcomed members of the community into its store as friends, not merely customers. Sitting in downtown Hugo, and surrounded by many of the original “village” buildings, Hugo Feed Mill serves an increasingly suburban clientele, all the while maintaining its farm “roots.”
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Rudy’s Redeye Grill
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
BEST DOG PARK
WINNER
Otter Lake
FINALIST
• Bald Eagle Lake
BEST LOCAL WEBSITE WINNER The Citizen
BEST SCHOOL WINNER
Oneka Elementary School
BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED
WINNERS (TIE)
7 Vines Vineyard
Dellwood Barn Weddings
Kellerman’s Event Center
FINALISTS City of Hugo Children’s Performing Arts WINNER Ideal Credit Union
FINALIST
Associated Eye Care
BEST PLACE TO WORK, SMALL (<50 EMPLOYEES)
WINNER
Heartland Credit Union
FINALISTS
• Oneka Elementary School
• Advanced Dermatology Care
Oneka is a neighborhood school that serves the Hugo area within the White Bear Lake School District. Oneka serves grades K - 5. Our staff is committed to working together to challenge each student to reach their greatest potential.
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Liberty Classical Academy Centerville Elementary School
BEST SWIMMING BEACH WINNER Forest Lake Beach
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Rice Creek
Big Marine Park Reserve
BEST ACCOUNTANT
WINNER
Brady Ramsay -- Ramsay & Associates
FINALISTS
Redpath and Company
Elizabeth Bystrom, CPA
BEST AIR DUCT CLEANING SERVICE
WINNER
Four Seasons Air Specialists, Inc.
FINALISTS
Furnace Doctors
Hoffman Cooling & Heating
BEST AUTO BODY
WINNER
North Country Auto Body & Mechanical
FINALISTS
Automotive Reflections Collision Center
Fairway Collision and Automotive
BEST AUTO REPAIR/MECHANIC
WINNER
North Country Auto Body & Mechanical
FINALISTS (TIE)
• TGK Automotive
• Key Automotive
BEST BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
WINNER
Ideal Credit Union
14750 Victor Hugo Blvd N., Hugo, MN
As a member-owned financial institution, our goal is to make our products more affordable, our rates more competitive, our services more personal and our communities stronger through donations and volunteer commitments.
FINALISTS
• Heartland Credit Union
• Royal Credit Union - Hugo
• Pods Complete Car Care and Accessories BEST CHILDCARE WINNER
FINALISTS Tommy’s Express Car Wash. Silverstar Car Wash
Abiding Branches Cooperative Preschool (ABC Preschool)
FINALISTS Apple Academy Cornerstone Early Learning Center
• North Heights Church
• St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church
• Heartland Credit
• Hugo Feed Mill
• Haute Dog Spa
• Goldwood Kennels
• Otter Lake Animal Care Center
Lake Area Painting & Decorating
• Absolute Integrity Construction
• Franco Painting, LLC.
Pest Control
• Aardvark Pest Control
Pest Control
• Student-centered instruction. We believe all students grow and learn in different ways and at different rates, all can achieve.
• More academic opportunities to explore interests, excel and design your future.
• Students are agents and owners of their own learning in an environment that is safe, supportive and challenging — with high expectations for student success.
• Our educators inspire, facilitate, and challenge students, nurturing curiosity and confidence. We provide a window to their future.
• We are transforming learning. Our flexible learning spaces and learning studios ignite opportunities for communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER
WINNER
Ideal Credit Union
FINALISTS
Richard Ramsay -- Ramsay Wealth Management
MIke Goehner -- Edward Jones
BEST FUNERAL HOME
WINNER
Mueller Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation White Bear Lake
4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake
651-429-4944 | MuellerMemorial.com
Always working to meet the changing needs of families, Mueller Memorial provides cremation, all natural green burial, customary burial, and unique life celebrations with optional full bar service
BEST HAIR STYLIST OR SALON
WINNER
Connor James Salon Centerville MN
FINALISTS
• Salon 61
• Salon 4862
BEST HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
WINNER
White Bear Heating & Cooling
FINALIST
• Four Seasons Air Specialists
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
WINNER
All City Insurance
FINALISTS
Joe Lofboom -- Lofboom Insurance
Michael Giovinazzo -- American Family
BEST JEWELER
WINNER
White Bear Jewelers
FINALISTS
Forest Jewelers
Graham Jewelers
BEST JUNK REMOVAL
WINNER
Gene’s Disposal
FINALIST
• Johnson Junk Removal
BEST LAWN CARE SERVICE
WINNER
Ground Fx Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
FINALIST
• White Bear Lawn and Snow
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
WINNER
Ideal Credit Union
FINALISTS (TIE)
Heartland Credit Union
F&M Bank
Nick Fairbanks at Guaranteed Rate Affinity
BEST OIL CHANGE
WINNER
TGK Automotive
FINALISTS
• Hometown Auto Repair
• Key Automitive
BEST OUTDOORS/BOAT/MOTOR SPORTS STORE
WINNERS (TIE)
Hallberg Marine
Nelson Marine
FINALISTS
Bald Eagle Boat Rental
Tousley Motorsports
BEST PAINT STORE
WINNERS (TIE)
Abbott Paint & Carpet White Bear Lake
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Thank you for shopping local
BEST PET SITTER/BOARDING
WINNER
Woodloch Stable
FINALISTS
• Oneka Pet Resort
Goldwood Kennels
BEST PLUMBER
WINNER
Oneka Plumbing
14199 Fondant Ave N, Hugo, MN
651-206-9400
A small-town plumbing service known for its reliable, personable work. From repairs to installations, we provide quality solutions with a neighborly touch, ensuring every job is done right the first time.
FINALISTS
• DeVine’s Plumbing Service
• Hugo Plumbing & Pump Service Inc
BEST REALTOR
WINNER
Rachel Scarrella –Edina Realty
500 Village Center Drive North Oaks, MN | 651-246-3210
rachelscarrella@edinarealty.com
We make it our priority to take the stress out of the process so that you can focus on your goals and wishes for buying or selling a home. Our goal is to educate, assist, and guide you as you are making decisions. We strive to meet your expectations as well as handle each transaction with integrity and professionalism. You will see our “Dedication That Moves You.” FINALISTS
Jeff Hanzal Construction
Tim Golie
BEST REMODELER
WINNERS (TIE)
Bald Eagle Builders
Husnik Homes
2370 County Road J, Suite 105 White Bear Lake, MN | 651.426.7462 | husnikhomes.com
For 35 years Husnik Homes, Inc. has served the White Bear Lake and surrounding communities.
Whether you’re looking at new construction or a remodel, Husnik Homes, Inc. can turn your visions into realities. Details really do make the difference!
FINALIST
• Bruggeman Exteriors
BEST RENTAL BUSINESS
WINNER
White Bear Rental
3865 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake 651-426-4433 | wbrental.com
White Bear Rental is a familyowned and operated company with a wide variety of commercial rental equipment. Planning an event or project is no easy task. White Bear Rental carries quality, up-to-date equipment. Our household and commercial rentals will help you complete construction jobs, prepare your yard for a reunion, throw a birthday or graduation party for your children, and more. We offer the right tools for you to finish the job.
FINALISTS
• All Seasons Rental
• Ruddys Rental Inc.
BEST RETIREMENT FACILITY/INDEPENDENT LIVING
WINNER
The Waters of White Bear Lake
FINALISTS
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields
• Gable Pines
BEST ROOFER
WINNER
Timberline Roofing & Contracting
FINALISTS (TIE)
Bruggeman Exteriors
Bear Roofing & Exteriors Inc.
Gunner Construction
BEST SELF STORAGE
WINNER
North Star Mini Storage
FINALISTS
• Centerville Secure Storage
• Freeway mini-storage Forest Lake
BEST SOLAR COMPANY
WINNERS (TIE)
All Energy Solar
Cedar Creek Energy - Solar Company
Minnesota
BEST SPA WINNER
Indulge Salon & Spa
FINALIST
• Advanced Esthetics Med Spa
BEST STREAMING SERVICE WINNER
Hulu
FINALISTS
• Netflix
• Apple TV
BEST TATTOO ARTIST
WINNER
Black Phoenix Tattoo /Paully Lundeen
BEST TAX PREPARER WINNER
Ramsay & Associates
FINALIST JAK Tax & Accounting Ltd.
Reader's Choice
SHOPPING
BEST AUTO DEALER - NEW
WINNER
Buerkle Honda
FINALISTS
Walser Polar Mazda
White Bear Mitsubishi
BEST BUTCHER
WINNER
Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats
FINALISTS
• Festival Foods
• Angus Meats
BEST CLOTHING STORE
WINNER
Mainstream Boutique –
White Bear Lake
FINALISTS
Good Things Clothing
Kohl’s
BEST FLOORING/CARPET STORE
WINNER
Abbott Paint & Carpet –
White Bear Lake
FINALIST
• Sigstad’s Flooring
BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE
WINNER
Victory Nutrition
FINALISTS
• Fresh Thyme
• Sassafras Health Foods
BEST FLORIST
WINNER
Lebens Floral and Garden
FINALISTS
• Lakes Floral & Garden
• Centerville Floral & Designs LLC
BEST GIFT SHOP
WINNER
The Argyle Moose
FINALISTS
GoodThings
The Farmer’s Daughter
BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY
WINNER
Leben’s Floral and Garden
FINALISTS
Costa Farm Produce Farm & Greenhouse
White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
BEST HOME FURNISHING DÉCOR
WINNER
Farmhouse Style Furniture
5966 Hwy 61 N. White Bear Township | 651-528-8527 PutnamFarmhouse.com
Our mission is simple: Handcrafted furniture that you want and can afford.
We know what it’s like to search for something and never find it, have it cost 3x what you’re willing to spend, or go to an online store settling for a piece “that will do” and falls apart a year later. We care about our community and recognized a need. We wanted to redefine the meaning of “affordable furniture” by providing timeless, unique, sturdy, solid wood pieces to more people in our community and beyond.
FINALIST
• Haus Theory
BEST LIQUOR STORE
WINNER
On the Rocks Wine & Spirits
FINALISTS
Mottaz’s Bottle Shop
Bald Eagle Liquor
BEST SPECIALTY SHOP
WINNER
The Argyle Moose
FINALIST
GoodThings
BEST VINTAGE/THRIFT STORE
WINNER
Oldies and Goodies
FINALIST
Family Pathways Thrift Store
SPORTS & RECREATION
BEST BIKE TRAIL
WINNER
Brown’s Creek Trail
FINALISTS
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Hardwood Creek Trail
BEST DANCE STUDIO
WINNER
4th Street Dance Center
FINALISTS
• Larkin Dance Studio
The Dance Unit
BEST DISC GOLF COURSE
WINNERS (TIE)
Ham Lake Disc Golf
Hansen Park Disc Golf Course
Lakewood Hills Park
BEST FISHING HOLE
WINNER
Big Marine Lake Park Reserve
FINALISTS
Centerville Lake Forest Lake
BEST GOLF COURSE
WINNER
Oneka Ridge Golf Course
FINALISTS
• St. Croix National Golf Course
BEST LOCAL PARK
WINNER
Lions Volunteer Park Hugo
FINALIST
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
BEST MN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM
WINNERS (TIE)
MInnesota Vikings MN Wild
FINALIST
• Minnesota Twins
BEST SKI SLOPES
WINNERS (TIE)
Trollhaugen
Wild Mountain
FINALIST
• Afton Alps
WINNER
Football
FINALISTS
Hockey Baseball
