The BEST of the Press as voted by The Citizen readers & surrounding area residents
ART CLASS WINNER
Children's Performing Arts/ Hanifl Performing Arts Center FINALISTS
• White Bear Center for the Arts
• Oldies & Goodies
BOWLING ALLEY
WINNER
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl FINALISTS
• Splitrocks Entertainment Center
• Blainbrook Bowl
CELEBRATION/FESTIVAL
WINNER
Hugo Good Neighbor Days FINALISTS
• Marketfest Fete Des Lacs
LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN
WINNER
Gary LaRue & Rat Pack Band FINALISTS
• Jake Nelson Band
• Redpath
LOCAL SINGER/VOCALIST
WINNER
Gary LaRue FINALISTS
Jake Nelson
• Lauren Redpath
OUTDOOR EVENT WINNER
Hugo Good Neighbor Days FINALISTS
• Marketfest
• Blue Heron Days
EATING & DRINKING | BEST OF THE PRESS
APPETIZER
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Wings – Blue Heron Grill
• Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill
APPETIZER SELECTION WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Rudy’s Redeye Grill
Blue Heron Grill
BAR WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Kelly's Korner Bar
• Rudy’s Redeye Grill
BBQ RIBS
WINNER
Smokey's Pub N' Grill FINALISTS
• Rudys Redeye Grill
American Legion
BEER SELECTION AT A BAR WINNER
Smokey's Pub N' Grill FINALISTS
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
• Blue Heron Grill
• BEER SELECTION AT A LIQUOR STORE WINNER
Haskell’s FINALISTS
MGM Wine & Spirits
On the Rocks Wine & Spirits
BLOODY MARY
WINNER
Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster FINALISTS
• Kelly’s Korner Pub
• Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill
BOURBON SELECTION
WINNER
Haskell’s FINALISTS
Brickhouse Food and Drink
Smokey's Pub N' Grill
BREAKFAST
WINNER
Keys Cafe FINALISTS
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
• Blue Heron Grill
BREWERY WINNER
Big Wood Brewery FINALISTS
• Lift Bridge Brewery
• White Bear Meadery
BURRITOS WINNER
Fiesta Mexican Grill FINALISTS
• Red Luna Taco Factory
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
CHEESE CURDS
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Blue Heron Grill
• Rudy's Redeye Grill
CHICKEN
WINNER
Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster FINALISTS
• Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill
American Legion Post 620
CHOW MEIN
WINNER
Orchid Restaurant FINALISTS
• Amian Chinese Restaurant
• Asian to Go
CHURCH DINNER
WINNER
St. John the Baptist Men's Club Fish Fry FINALISTS
St Odilia Catholic Church Sarah's Table
St Pius
COFFEE
WINNER
Caribou Coffee FINALISTS
• Coffeesmith
• Dunn Brothers Coffee
CORDIAL/SPIRITS SELECTION AT A BAR
WINNER
Rudy's Redeye Grill FINALISTS
Smokey's Pub N' Grill
Blue Heron Grill
CORDIAL/SPIRITS SELECTION AT A LIQUOR STORE
WINNER
Haskell’s FINALISTS
• MGM Wine & Spirits
• Liquor Barrel
DELI
WINNER
Eat at Banning and Fifth FINALISTS
• Festival Foods
• Kowalski's Market
FAJITAS
WINNER
Fiesta Mexican Grill FINALISTS
• Red Luna Taco Factory
Blue Heron Grill
FAST FOOD
WINNER
Culver's FINALISTS
• Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
• Red Luna Taco Factory
FISH FRY
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
St. John the Baptist Men's Club
FRENCH FRIES
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• MC’s Taphouse
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
FRIED RICE
WINNER
Orchid Restaurant FINALISTS
• Amian Chinese Restaurant
Sam Thai Cuisine
HAMBURGER
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
• Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill
HAPPY HOUR
WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
• Carbone's Pizzeria
Blue Heron Grill
ICE CREAM CONE
WINNER
Cup and Cone FINALISTS
• Booms Ice Cream Shop
• Pizza Man & The Corner Malt Shop
EATING & DRINKING | BEST OF THE PRESS
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
WINNER
Donatelli’s FINALISTS
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
Campanelle Restaurant & Bar
LASAGNA WINNER
Donatelli’s FINALISTS
• Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
• Campanelle Restaurant & Bar
LUNCH WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
• Blue Heron Grill
OUTDOOR DINING
WINNER
Rudy’s Redeye Grill FINALISTS
• Blue Heron Grill
• The Winkin' Rooster
PHO SOUP
WINNER
Orchid Restaurant FINALISTS
Zen Asia
Vietnam Star Restaurant
PIE WINNER
PIne Tree Apple Orchard FINALISTS
• Keys Cafe & Bakery
• Ben's Pies
PIZZA WINNER
Ricardo's Pub Pizza FINALISTS
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
• Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub
RESTAURANT
WINNER
Blue Heron Grill FINALISTS
• Rudy’s Redeye Grill
• The Tavern on Main
SALAD WINNER
American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
Blue Heron Grill
SEAFOOD WINNER
Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant FINALISTS
• Acqua Restauarant
• Mizu Japanese
SOUP
WINNER
Eat at Banning and Fifth FINALISTS
• The Tavern on Main
• Blue Heron Grill
STEAK DINNER WINNER
Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant FINALISTS
• Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster Lindy's Steak House
SUB/SANDWICH
WINNER
Cup and Cone FINALISTS
Subway
Jersey Mike's Subs
TACOS WINNER
Red Luna Taco Factory FINALISTS
• Fiesta Cancun
• MC's Taco & Tequila
WALLEYE DINNER WINNER
Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill FINALISTS
• Rudy’s Redeye Grill
• Sal's Angus Grill
WINE SELECTION AT A BAR
WINNER
7 Vines Vineyard FINALISTS
• Quinny's Sports Pub and Grill
• Acqua Restauarant
WINE SELECTION AT A LIQUOR STORE
STIR FRY WINNER
Amian Chinese Restaurant FINALISTS
• Asian to Go
• Sam Thai Cuisine
WINNER
MGM Wine & Spirits FINALISTS
• On The
• Liquor Barrel
&
ACUPUNCTURIST
WINNER
Advanced Acupuncture & Pain Management Clinic
FINALIST
Artemisia Health Center
ASSISTED LIVING
WINNER
Good Life Assisted Living and Memory Care
FINALISTS
• Keystone Place at LaValle Fields
• Encore Senior Living
AUDIOLOGIST
WINNER
Midwest Hearing
FINALIST
• Associated Hearing Care
CHIROPRACTOR
WINNER
Hugo Chiropractic Clinic
5673 147th St N Hugo, MN 55038
651-429-9010
hugochiropractic.com
Hugo Chiropractic Clinic provides personalized, hands-on care to help patients move better, live better, and feel better. Under Dr. Brandyn Christman’s leadership, the clinic specializes in treating sports, auto, pregnancy, and workers comp injuries and offers services including therapeutic exercises, soft tissue therapy, spinal decompression, and massage. Insurance is accepted, and there is no pressure with large, locked in packages. Just quality care when you need it.
FINALISTS
Birch Lake Chiropractic Clinic, LLC Wildwood Chiropractic Center
CLINIC
WINNER
Hugo Chiropractic Clinic FINALISTS
• Advanced Dermatology Care
• M Health Fairview Clinic
COSMETIC DENTIST
WINNER
White Bear Smiles FINALISTS
Woodlane Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, PA Lake Area Dental
DENTIST
WINNER
Hugo Dental Care FINALISTS
Marc R. Roehrich, DDS – Woodlane Family Dentistry
• Isaacson Gentle Dentistry
DERMATOLOGY
WINNER
Advanced Dermatology Care FINALISTS
• Dermatology Consultants
• North Metro Dermatology
ESTHETICIAN
WINNER
Advanced Esthetics Med Spa FINALISTS
• Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery & FACE Cosmetic Skincare
• Erica Hensel – Jessie Tomme Salon
EYE DOCTOR
WINNER
Associated Eye Care FINALISTS
• White Bear Eye Clinic Northeast Eye Care
GYM
WINNER
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping FINALISTS
Bear Fitness Summit Pilates
HEALTH FOOD STORE
WINNER
Fresh Thyme Market FINALISTS
• Festival Foods
• All Good Organics
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
WINNER
Good Life Senior Living FINALISTS
Advanced Dermatology Care
M Health Fairview Clinic
HOSPICE CARE
WINNER
Hospice of the Midwest FINALISTS
• St Croix Hospice
• Ecumen Hospice
MASSAGE THERAPIST
WINNER
Jessica Vaudrin – Hugo Chiropractic FINALISTS
A Little TLC Massage Tranquil Days Massage
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
WINNER
CenterLife Counseling, LLC FINALISTS
• White Bear Psychological Services
• Introspect Mental Health
ORTHODONTICS
WINNER
Signature Orthodontics FINALISTS
Bates Orthodontics
• Sorenson Dental
ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
WINNER
Summit Orthopedics FINALISTS
• Twin Cities Orthopedics
• M Health Fairview Clinic
ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR/ SURGEON
WINNER
Dr. Christopher Phillips –White Bear Foot & Ankle Clinic FINALIST
• Dr. Thomas Comfort – Twin Cities Orthopedics
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
WINNER
Hugo Dental Care FINALISTS
White Bear Smiles
• Dr. Drew Carrell – Lakeview Family Dentistry
PHARMACIST
WINNER
Fairview Pharmacy FINALISTS
• Medicine Chest Pharmacy Cub Pharmacy
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
WINNER
OSI Physical Therapy FINALISTS
• Mikhail Golben, PT, DPT, OCS OSi Physical Therapy
PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC
WINNER
OSI Physical Therapy FINALISTS
• M Health Fairview Clinic
Bloom Physical Therapy and Wellness
PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
WINNER
Nicole Harvey, PA – Entira Family Clinics
FINALISTS
Dr Theresa Wollon – Entira Family Clinic
• Elizabeth Burnes – M Health Fairview
RETIREMENT FACILITY/ INDEPENDENT LIVING
WINNER
Good Life Senior Living FINALISTS
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields
Cerenity Senior Care
SENIOR CARE FACILITY
WINNER
Good Life Senior Living FINALISTS
• Keystone Place at LaValle Fields
• Cerenity Senior Care
WELLNESS COACH
WINNER
Amanda Beilke Coaching FINALISTS
Hunter Covelski/ Success Fitness Jasna Burza Certified Life Coach
LOCAL | BEST OF THE PRESS
CURBSIDE PICKUP
WINNER
Festival Foods
FINALISTS
Hugo Feed Mill
Wiseguys Pizza & Pub
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINNER
Liberty Classical Academy FINALISTS
• North Star Elementary School
• Oneka Elementary School
HIGH SCHOOL
WINNER
White Bear Lake Area High School
FINALISTS
Centennial High School
Liberty Classical Academy
INDOOR WEDDING VENUE
WINNER
Kellerman's Event Center
FINALISTS
• 7 Vines Vineyard Dellwood Barn Weddings
• Dellwood Country Club
MIDDLE SCHOOL
WINNER
Central Middle School FINALISTS
Centennial Middle School
Liberty Classical Academy
OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE
WINNER
7 Vines Vineyard FINALISTS
• Dellwood Barn Weddings
PLACE TO WORK, LARGE WINNER
Newtrax FINALISTS
White Bear High School
Liberty Classical Academy
PLACE TO WORK, SMALL WINNER
Ideal Credit Union FINALISTS
• Advanced Dermatology Care
• Heartland Credit Union
TEACHER (6-12)
WINNER
Jeremiah VanAcker – Liberty Classical Academy FINALISTS
Mary Andrews – Centennial Middle School
Elizabeth Berg – Liberty Classical Academy
TEACHER (K-5)
WINNER
Shelley Dobrotka – Liberty Classical Academy FINALISTS
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
• Novation Credit Union
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WINNER
Christa’s Paw Spa LLC FINALISTS
Festival Foods Heartland
DOG GROOMER
WINNER
Fancy Pawz FINALISTS
• Christa’s Paw Spa LLC
• Zen Paws Spa LLC
DOG TRAINER
WINNER
FINALIST
Total Recall School for Dogs
EXTERIOR PAINTING
WINNER
• Absolute Integrity Construction
EXTERMINATOR
WINNERS (TIE)
Aardvark Pest Control
Plunketts Pest Control
FINALIST
Rove Pest Control
FINANCIAL PLANNER
WINNER
Ideal Credit Union
FINALISTS
GAS STATION
WINNER
Kwik Trip #454
FINALISTS
Kwik Trip #1182
Shell Station
HAIR SALON
WINNER
Connor James Salon FINALISTS
• Mane Tease
• The Hive studio
HAIR STYLIST
WINNER
Christina Luger – Connor James Salon
FINALISTS
Cheryl Sievert – Mane Tease
Taylor Schultz –The Hive Studio
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
WINNER
White Bear Heating & Cooling FINALISTS
• Reibel Heating & Air Conditioning
• Comfort Plus Heating & Cooling
HOTEL
WINNER
Best Western FINALISTS
Comfort Inn
Katie's K-9 Obedience School
Lake Area Painting & Decorating FINALIST
Fairfield Inn & Suites
INSURANCE AGENT
WINNER
Joshua McDuffie –COUNTRY
Financial Agent
FINALISTS
• Michael Giovinazzo – American Family
• All City Insurance
INSURANCE COMPANY
WINNERS (TIE)
Ty Schrupp – State Farm Insurance
Chris Ahles – State Farm Insurance Agent
4509 Allendale Dr, White Bear Lake, MN 55127
651-653-0044 chrisahles.com
• Richard Ramsay – Ramsay Wealth Management
• MIke Goehner – Edward Jones
FUNERAL HOME
WINNER
Mueller Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation
FINALISTS
Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services
Mueller-Bies Funeral Home
State Farm Agent since 2000 - I’m proud to serve my neighbors at our two locations in White Bear Lake, MN and Roseville, MN. With over 100 years of combined team insurance experience, we have served the greater Minnesota area since 1996. Our office focuses on relocations to Ramsey, Washington and Anoka Counties. While servicing the towns of White Bear Lake, Roseville, North Oaks, Shoreview, Lino Lakes, Hugo, Forest Lake, Circle Pines, Mahtomedi, Vadnais Heights, Arden Hills, Mounds View and surrounding areas.
Our experienced friendly team takes the time to understand your needs and goals. We want to ensure that what matters most to you is properly protected- while saving you money along the way! We value the community and are longtime members of the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. We are licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, and welcome customers from all walks of life.
FINALIST
Insurance Brokers
SERVICES | BEST OF THE PRESS
IT SUPPORT
WINNER
Chips Computer Service
FINALISTS
Techie Dudes TR Computer Sales
JEWELER
WINNER
White Bear Jewelers FINALISTS
• Graham Jewelers
• Johnson Jewelers
JUNK REMOVAL
WINNER
Gene's Disposal
FINALISTS
Johnson Junk Removal
Junk King St. Paul
LANDSCAPE COMPANY WINNER
Ground Fx Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
|
2320 Leibel St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | (651) 925-9555
2320 Leibel Street Suite #106 White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Your Landscape Is Our Expertise.
Offering premium outdoor services to
customers in White Bear Lake and
FINALISTS
Dreamscapes LCI
Congrats!
and
Law Office
John Redpath – Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
MECHANIC
WINNER
Trinity Auto Care
Blaine - 10841 Mankato St NE | (763) 3439813
WBL- 2382 Leibel St, STE 101 | (651) 2422886
www.TrinityAutoMN.com
Trinity Auto Care is known for delivering honest, high-quality automotive repair with a community-first approach. Their ASEcertified team handles everything from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics, European and diesel repair. Open Monday through Friday, Trinity provides a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty and offers complimentary loaners or rides for convenience. With a reputation for integrity, expertise, and customer care, Trinity Auto Care continues to set the standard for trusted auto service in the Northeast Metro.
FINALISTS
• Hometown Auto Repair Inc
• Knutsen Auto Service
SERVICES | BEST OF THE PRESS
MORTGAGE COMPANY
WINNER
Ideal Credit Union
FINALISTS
Heartland Credit Union
Brett Meyer City Wide Mortgage
MOVING/HAULING SERVICE
WINNER
Metcalf Moving and Storage
OIL CHANGE
WINNER
Trinity Auto Care FINALISTS
• Home Town Auto Repair
TGK Automotive
PAINT STORE
WINNER
Abbott Paint & Carpet FINALIST
• Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
PET SITTER/BOARDING
WINNER
Oneka Pet Resort FINALISTS
• Goldwood Kennels
• Woodloch Stable
PLUMBER
WINNER
Hugo Plumbing & Pump Service FINALISTS
DeVine's Plumbing Service
• Oneka Plumbing
REALTOR
WINNER
Rachel Scarrella – Edina Realty FINALISTS
• Crystal Bayers – LaBelle Real Estate Group
• Sean Andren – Coldwell Banker
REMODELER
WINNER
Bald Eagle Builders FINALISTS
Absolute Integrity Construction
• Carter Custom Construction
RENTAL BUSINESS
WINNER
White Bear Rental
FINALISTS
• Ty's Wedding Rental and Services LLC
• Ruddys Rental Inc.
ROOFER
WINNER
Timberline Roofing & Contracting FINALISTS
Absolute Integrity Construction Bruggeman Exteriors
SELF STORAGE
WINNERS (TIE)
Freeway Mini Storage
North Star Mini Storage FINALIST
• Centerville Secure Storage
SERVER
WINNER
Brittney – American Legion Post 620 FINALISTS
Thea Bradbury – Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub Lauryn Kiefat – White Bear Bar
SOLAR COMPANY
WINNER
Cedar Creek Energy FINALIST
• All Energy Solar
SPA WINNER
Advanced Esthetics Med Spa FINALISTS
Connor James Salon
Spa La Vie Jolie
TATTOO ARTIST
WINNERS (TIE)
Paully Lundeen – Black Phoenix Tattoo
Electric Blue Tattoo Co. FINALIST
• No Joke Tattoo Studios
TATTOO SHOP
WINNER
Electric Blue Tattoo Co. FINALISTS
No Joke Tattoo Studios
• Prophecy Ink Studio
TAX PREPARER
WINNER
Ramsay & Associates
FINALISTS
JAK Tax and Accounting Ltd
Roger Scheunemann, CPA
TIRE SHOP
WINNER
Fred Jr's Minnesota Wholesale Tire FINALISTS
• TGK Automotive
• Trinity Auto Care
TOWING SERVICE
WINNER
TouFong Towing and Autobody FINALISTS
Gary’s Towing and Recovery
Twin City Towing Services
TREE SERVICE
WINNER
Hugo Tree Service FINALISTS
• Renstrom Tree Service
• Cameron Tree Service
VETERINARY CLINIC
WINNER
Otter Lake Animal Care Center
FINALISTS
Lake Animal Hospital
White Bear Animal Hospital
VETERINARY CLINIC (EMERGENCY)
WINNER
Aurora Urgent Veterinary Clinic FINALISTS
• Otter Lake Animal Care Center
• Lake Animal Hospital
WATER TREATMENT SERVICE
WINNERS (TiE) Aquarius
Zachman’s Water Care
FINALIST
Merle's Water Conditioning
SHOPPING | BEST OF THE PRESS
CLOTHING STORE
WINNER
Mainstream Boutique FINALISTS
Gretchen's Size Inclusive Boutique Good Things Clothing
FLOORING/CARPET STORE
WINNER
Abbott Paint & Carpet FINALISTS
• Suburban Floor Covering/Abbey Carpet
• Sigstads Flooring
FLORIST
WINNER
Lakes Floral & Garden
FINALIST
Lebens Floral & Garden
Centerville Floral & Designs LLC
GIFT SHOP
WINNER
The Argyle Moose FINALISTS
• Humble Roots
• The Farmer's Daughter
GREENHOUSE/NURSERY
WINNER
Lebens Floral and Garden FINALISTS
Niemczyk Gardens White Bear Floral Shop & Greenhouse
