Best Of Contest 2021-Citizen

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AS VOTED BY THE CITIZEN READERS AND SURROUNDING AREA RESIDENTS

Our team takes pride in providing you with exceptional dental care and serving our local communities. From each of us at Team Lakeview, thank you for your loyalty to our small business. Dr. Drew and Marie thank each of our amazing team members for voting us the Best Place to Work. We are lucky Team Lakeview serving burgers to support the Yellow Ribbon Network.

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Readers’ Choice Best of the Press was a first for us last year. The community’s engagement was once again amazing in 2021 with overall votes up by 49%. When we put the word out for our readers to nominate their favorites for eating and drinking, health and fitness, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, shopping and other local services you the reader responded. When we finalized the list, we asked for your votes on the Best of the Press, and tens of thousands of you weighed in.

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A huge congratulations and thank you to all who participated in the Best of the Press, from the readers who took the time to submit nominations and later cast their votes for their favorites, to the local businesses who were nominated and the finalists. We look forward to highlighting and recognizing you in the coming weeks.

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KEYSTONE PLACE AT LAVALLE FIELDS 14602 Finale Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 651-829-6182 • keystonesenior.com

Every person who chooses to make Keystone their home has not only lived an extraordinary life but shares the desire to keep living life to the fullest. Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, we guarantee you will be both inspired and enabled to do just that! Located on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hugo, Minnesota, our senior living community is committed to providing you with the ability to thrive! A highly engaged social life, physical and mental stimulation, and exceptional, innovative personal care are our cornerstones.

Encore at Hugo

CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS & AUTO REPAIR

NORTH COUNTRY AUTO BODY

5451 140th St N, Hugo, MN 55038

651-429-3899 • 651-303-7555 • northcountryautobody.com

A big thank you to Hugo and all the surrounding communities for voting us Best Auto Repair and Best Customer Service for 2021.

Galen and his partner Mark are overwhelmed by the response from everyone in support of our business. We pride ourselves along with each member of our crew in delivering the best repair and customer experience in the area.

Our services include any problem, mechanical or collision that you may have with your vehicle. We thank you for your support and look forward to serving the community for many years to come. 2021

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS FINALISTS:

Ideal Credit Union | Hugo Feed Mill

BEST AUTO REPAIR FINALISTS: TGK Automotive | Key Automotive

ACCOUNTANT SERVICES

COMMON CENTS BOOKKEEPING

7707 20th Ave N, Lino Lakes, MN 55038

651-287-1489 • ccbsi.com

Thank you for voting us “Best Of” in The Citizen & Quad Community Press. At Common Cents Bookkeeping, we offer accounting/bookkeeping services (up to the point of income tax returns), payroll, and QuickBooks Training. All services are customized to your unique company’s needs. Our mission is simple – to offer quality accounting services at an affordable rate. Please visit ccbsi.com for more information or call 651-287-1489.

FINALISTS: Ramsay & Associates | JAK Tax & Accounting

Lorenz Dance & Tumbling Studio has helped to create and build the most Talented Students and All Around Athletes throughout several Districts.

Many of our students have excelled with a variety of skills accomplished while increasing

class time commitment (45 min to 2 hours per week) including our Non-Competing Classes and our Competing Performance Teams. *Become a Better All-Around Athlete, Dancer, Tumbler, Performer/Entertainer with Quality Instruction &

TAX PREPARER

RAMSAY & ASSOCIATES

1620 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 651-429-9111 • ramsaycpa.com

Thank you for choosing Ramsay & Associates as Best Tax Preparer! Everything we do is about you - At Ramsay & Associates, we have been providing accounting, tax and advisory services to the community for 45 years. Services are customized to meet your unique business and personal financial goals. When you work with our team of CPAs (Certified Public Accountants), you can expect the highest level of service — as well as mutual trust and respect

FINALISTS:

Ken Franzmeier CPA, PC

TRANQUIL DAYS

14849 Forest Boulevard North, Suite 4, Hugo, MN 651-538-6953 • TranquilDaysMassage.com

Tranquil Days Massage provides high end therapeutic massage in a calm, caring upscale and professional environment. Our goal is to tailor the clients’ needs based on initial interview information as well as feedback during sessions to ensure comfort and satisfaction. We are mindful of the overall experience, using only the finest organic oils, while soft lighting, soothing music and pleasant décor are used throughout each space to complete the tranquil environment and enhance the experience.

FINALISTS:

Indulge Salon and Spa

CHILDCARE

NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY (FORMERLY KINDERGARDENS)

14665 Mercantile Dr N, Hugo, MN 55038

651-204-5101

• newhorizonacademy.net

New Horizon Academy formally Kindergardens is a family-owned and operated company that has been providing high-quality care and education to young children for more than 50 years. While focusing on developing a healthy sense of self in each child, New Horizon Academy also strives to provide your child with the necessary skills to succeed not only in school, but in life.

FINALISTS:

Growing Generations | Apple Academy | New Creations Child Care

At the core of every great company stands a hard-working staff. So as the leading HVAC and plumbing team in Minnesota, it’s no surprise that Krinkie’s Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing is no different. In fact, we can confidently say that there’s no team of plumbers and HVAC contractors in St. Paul, MN, that is more passionate, committed and experienced than ours. From the quality of our craftsmanship to the dedication of our team, homeowners who put their trust in our team are choosing long-lasting home comfort solutions—and endless peace of mind.

BEST

DENTIST, BEST CLINIC & PLACE TO WORK, SMALL

(<50 EMPLOYEES)

LAKEVIEW FAMILY DENTIST: DR. DREW CARRELL

14475 Forest Blvd., N., Hugo, MN 55038

651-426-8088 • Lakeviewfamilydentist.com

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some may feel about dental visits. That’s why we strive to make it a relaxing and positive experience. Our team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Thank you so much for voting us Best Dentist two years in a row. It means a lot!

BEST CLINIC FINALISTS:

Children’s Minnesota | Fairview Clinics - Hugo

BEST DENTIST FINALISTS: Park Dental | Drs. Ecklund and Merritt, Hugo Dental Care

WEBSITE (LOCAL)

BOB THE WEBSITE BUILDER

7707 20th Ave N, Lino Lakes, MN 55038

651-287-1589 • bobthewebsitebuilder.net

Thank you for voting us “Best Of” in The Citizen. At Bob The Website Builder we provide affordable, customized, & quality websites. We aim to provide a website that properly reflects your company & speaks to your target market. We also help build other importance pieces of a complete online presence – such as local google maps, social media profiles, and other industry specific directory listings – all in the interest of helping you be liked by search engines and found by your target market. Contact us today if you need a new or redesigned website. Please visit www.BTWSB. net for more information or call 651-287-1589.

FINALISTS:

readthecitizen.com

DANCE STUDIO

LORENZ DANCE & TUMBLING STUDIO

479 Apollo Dr Suite 30, Lino Lakes, MN 55014

651-785-0327 • lorenzdancetumblingstudio.com

We have over 45 years of professional performing & teaching experience

We are Regional & National Winners and received many Judges Choice & Choreography Awards, Talent-Modeling, Fitness & Pageant Contest Student/Instructor Winners.

*We help to build each student with Confidence, Coordination, Strength, Flexibility, Body Control & Balance, Fitness Level Increased, Stage Prep, Poise & Personality and much more to help our students Shine on any Stage and in Life!

4th Street Dance Center | Laurie’s School of Dance | White Bear Dance

ADDITIONAL WINNERS & FINALISTS

KEY: WINNER | Finalist

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST BOWLING ALLEY

FLAHERTY'S ARDEN BOWL

Splitrocks Restaurant, Bar, Bowling & Banquets

BEST CELEBRATION/ FESTIVAL

GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS

Fete des Lacs

BEST OUTDOOR EVENT

HUGO GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS

Manitou Days Parade

Thursday Bald Eagle Waterski Show

EATING & DRINKING

BEST APPETIZER

SELECTION

BLUE HERON GRILL

Campanelle

Blacksmith Lounge

Tavern on Main

BEST BAR

BLUE HERON GRILL

Bear Town Bar & Grill

Blacksmith Lounge

BEST BBQ RIBS

SAL’S ANGUS GRILL

Blue Collar BBQ

CG Hooks BBQ

BEST BEER SELECTION

PIZZERIA PEZZO

Blue Heron Bar & Grill

Kelly’s Korner

BEST BLOODY MARY

WASHINGTON SQUARE BAR & GRILL

Kelly’s Korner

Trappers Bar & Grill

BEST BREAKFAST

KEYS CAFE & BAKERY

Blue Heron Grill

Kelly’s Korner Bar

Sunrise Cafe

BEST BURRITOS

RED LUNA TACO FACTORY

Fiesta Cancun

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

BEST CHEESE CURDS

BLACKSMITH LOUNGE

Blue Heron Bar & Grill

Kelly’s Korner

BEST CHICKEN

BLACKSMITH LOUNGE

4 Seasons

Old Log Cabin

Tavern on Main

BEST CUP OF COFFEE

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE

Dunkin’ - Lino Lakes

BEST DELI

GRUNDHOFER’S OLD FASHIONED MEATS

Festival Foods

Lunds & Byerlys, White Bear Lake

BEST FAJITAS

FIESTA CANCUN

Red Luna Taco Factory

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

BEST FAST FOOD

DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL

FESTIVAL FOODS

McDonald’s

Subway - Hugo

BEST FISH FRY

SAL’S ANGUS GRILL

4 Seasons

American Legion Post 620

BEST FRENCH FRIES

MCDONALD’S

Blacksmith Lounge

Kelly’s Korner

BEST GROCERY STORE

FESTIVAL FOODS

Lunds & Byerlys, White Bear Lake

Aldi’s, Forest Lake

BEST HAMBURGER

LUCY’S BURGERS

Blacksmith Lounge

Brickhouse Food and Drink

BEST

ADDITIONAL WINNERS & FINALISTS

BLUE HERON GRILL

Blacksmith Lounge

Orchid Restaurant

BEST

CUP AND CONE

Big Dipper Creamery, North Oaks

Dairy Queen -- Centerville

BLUE HERON BAR & GRILL

Wiseguys Pizza & Pub

Red’s Savoy Pizza BEST

BLUE HERON GRILL

Rustic Roots Winery

Sal’s Angus Grill

DINING

Tria Restaurant Bar and Event Center

BEST PIE GRANDMA’S BAKERY

KEYS CAFE, FOREST LAKE Festival Foods

BEST PIZZA WISEGUYS PIZZA & PUB

Red’s Savoy Pizza

Pizzeria Pezzo

BEST RESTAURANT

BLUE HERON BAR & GRILL

Brickhouse Food and Drink

Red Luna Taco Factory

Wiseguys Pizza & Pub

BEST SALAD

LUNDS & BYERLY’S

Tria Restaurant Bar and Event Center

Blue Heron Bar & Grill

BEST SOUP

BLUE HERON BAR & GRILL

Tria Restaurant Bar and Event Center

Brickhouse Food and Drink

BEST STEAK DINNER

RUDY’S REDEYE GRILL

Sal’s Angus Grill

Tria Restaurant Bar and Event Center

BEST STIR FRY

ORCHID RESTAURANT

Asia To Go

Amian American & Asian Bistro

BEST SUB/SANDWICH

JERSEY MIKE’S

Cup and Cone

Subway

BEST TACOS

RED LUNA TACO FACTORY

Fiesta Cancun

American Legion Post 620

BEST WALLEYE DINNER

RUDY’S REDEYE GRILL

Old Log Cabin

Blue Heron (Walleye tacos)

Sal’s Angus Grill

BEST WINE SELECTION

ON THE ROCKS WINE & SPIRITS

MGM Wine & Spirits | Hugo

JP’s Liquor Wine & Beer of Centerville & Lino Lakes

Lunds & Byerly’s

HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE

HUGO CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Bear Town Chiropractic Clinic

Schlavin Family Chiropractic

BEST GYM

ZEN FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Anytime Fitness, Hugo

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

TRANQUIL DAYS

Indulge - Mary Jo Lohn

SHOPPING

BEST BUTCHER

GRUNDHOFER’S OLD FASHION MEATS Festival Foods

BEST FLORIST

CENTERVILLE FLORAL & DESIGNS Festival Foods

BEST GIFT SHOP THE ARGYLE MOOSE A Home Enhanced

BEST GREENHOUSE/ NURSERY

LEBANS FLORAL & GARDEN

Wagners Garden Center - Hugo

BEST LIQUOR STORE ON THE ROCKS WINES & SPIRITS

MGM Wine & Spirits - Hugo JP’s Liquor Wine and Beer

SPORTS & RECREATION

BEST BIKE TRAIL

RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES

Hardwood Creek Regional Trail

BEST GOLF HOLE

ONEKA RIDGE GOLF COURSE

Tanners Brook Golf Course

Chomonix Golf Course Forest Hills Golf Course

BEST LOCAL

PARK

HANIFL FIELDS

ATHLETIC PARK

LAURIE LAMOTTE

MEMORIAL PARK

Lions Park

LOCAL

BEST CURBSIDE PICKUP

FESTIVAL FOODS

Brickhouse Food and Drink

BEST FISHING HOLE

BALD EAGLE LAKE

Centerville Lake

BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED

7 VINES VINEYARD

DELLWOOD BARN WEDDINGS

Kellerman’s Event Center

BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE (>50 EMPLOYEES)

FRESH THYME WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL

BEST SCHOOL

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS

Oneka Elementary School

BEST TEACHER

WENDY SUOJA-WHITE BEAR

SOUTH, CHOIR

Nicholas Marty

SERVICES

BEST BANK/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

IDEAL CREDIT UNION Lake Area Bank

Heartland Credit Union

Premier Banks - Hugo

BEST CAR WASH HOG WASH

KWIK TRIP #454 Lakes 1 Stop

BEST CHURCH

EAGLE BROOK CHURCHLINO LAKES CAMPUS

St. Genevieve Catholic Church

New Life Church Lutheran

BEST DOG GROOMER

CHRISTA’S PAW SPA

Goldwood Kennels

Bill Wunderlich’s North Oaks Kennels Petstyles

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

CRAIG LUNDQUIST - IDEAL CREDIT UNION

Rich Ramsay, Ramsay Wealth Management

Mike Goehner Edward Jones

BEST FUNERAL HOME

MUELLER-BIES

Mattson Funeral & Cremation

Services

Roberts Family Funeral Home

BEST HAIR STYLIST OR SALON

GUYS & DOLLS SALON

Indulge Salon and Spa

Great Clips - Hugo

BEST HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY

A BEAR HEATING & CONDITIONING

COMFORT PLUS HEATING & COOLING

Four Seasons Air Specialists

Krinkie’s Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY

SCHWIETERS

COMPANIES, INC.

Sherco Construction

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

GALLIVAN INSURANCE

TY SCHRUPP, STATE FARM All City Agency

BEST LANDSCAPER

DREAMSCAPES LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Northern Lights Landscape Construction

BEST MECHANIC

GREG BERNIER, HOMETOWN AUTO

Steve Vermeersch, Vermeersch Automotive

Lenfer Automotive & Transmission - Wyoming

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

IDEAL CREDIT UNION

Lake Area Mortgage

Heartland Credit Union

BEST OUTDOORS/ BOAT/MOTOR SPORT STORE

HALLBERG MARINE

NELSON MARINE

BEST PLUMBER

HUGO PLUMBING & PUMP SERVICES

Oneka Plumbing

White Bear Plumbing

BEST REALTOR

MELISSA WILLENBRING, REMAX

Fry Group

Jeff Hanzal, Realty Group

BEST REMODELER JEFF HANZAL CONSTRUCTION

Olson Construction

BEST ROOFER BEAR ROOFING & EXTERIORS

Oneka Roofing

BEST TIRE SHOP

DISCOUNT TIRE

TGK Automotive

Fred Jr’s Minnesota Wholesale Tire

BEST

VETERINARIAN

OTTER LAKE ANIMAL CARE CENTER

Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital

Lake Animal Hospital

Glaucoma | Pediatrics | Retina | Dry Eye | LASIK

Corneal Disorders | Advanced Cataract Surgery Eye Alignment | Eye Lid Surgery | Well Vision