Readers' Choice Winners & Finalists 2021

A Big Congratulations to the Winners & Finalists

readers’ Choice winners and finalists | WEDNESDAY, july 28, 2021 look to pages 6 and 7 for a full list of winners and finalists

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THANK YOU for your votes of confidence!

Voted #1 Senior Living Community Voted #1 Assisted Living Voted #1 Senior Apartments

No matter where you’re at in life, you’ll find a home in our community!

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Secured Memory Care Skilled Care • Short Term Rehab • Sunday Worship

Voted #1 for 17 years Best Senior Living Community Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year.

901 Luther Place and 1761 Eagle View Circle Albert Lea, MN 507-373-8226 www.stjohnsofalbertlea.org

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 AUTO GLASS REPAIR LOCATION!

Windshield Installer, Nick Kromminga

507-373-9446

316 Main Court, Albert Lea southernlockandglass@gmail.com

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Thank you for voting us BEST BANK &

BEST MORTGAGE LENDERS We are so grateful to the Tribune readers and our customers for supporting our locally-owned community bank. We are honored to be named as your favorite bank in the Albert Lea area.

2021 ALBERT LEA OFFICE 1452 W. Main St. 507-373-1945 HARTLAND OFFICE 601 N. Broadway 507-845-2233 FREEBORN OFFICE 214 5th Ave. 507-863-2371 Member FDIC NMLS 554275

COMMUNITY OWNED. COMMUNITY FOCUSED.

www.arcadian.bank

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A HUGE THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “BEST COMPUTER REPAIR”

Thank You For voting us #1

Insurance Agent!

507.320.5921

CURT@CSCOMPUTERS.TECH

Virus & Spyware Removal • Data Recovery • Remote Support Computer Optimization Complete Care Plan • Diagnostics • Upgrades LCD Screen Replacement • Data Backup • New Computer Sales 916 S. Broadway Ave. • Albert Lea, MN

We greatly appreciate your support.

Stop by and have lunch on us for our customer appreciation day on July 30, 2021 11:30am-1:30pm

505 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-0227

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A Big Congratulations to Thank you for voting in the nomination and ballot round of the Albert Lea Tribune Readers’ Choice!

RestauRant Winner - MineAgain’s Finalist - 112 On Broadway Finalist - Plaza Morena Campestre Grill

Pizza Place Winner - Jake’s Pizza Finalist - Papa Murphy’s Finalist - Pizza Ranch

Mexican RestauRant Winner - Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist - Taco King Finalist - Casa Zamora Restaurant

baR Winner - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Finalist - 112 On Broadway Finalist - Bend In The Road

cateRing Winner - Grandma’s Gourmets Finalist - PJ’s Cafeteria & Catering Finalist - Yankee Catering

liquoR stoRe Winner - DAE Liquor - We Deliver Finalist - Cheers Liquor Finalist - Liquor Depot

gRoceRy stoRe Winner - Hy-Vee Finalist - Walmart Supercenter Finalist - Wintergreen Natural Foods

Meat MaRket Winner - Conger Meat Market Finalist - Nick’s Meat Market Finalist - Geneva Meats & Processing

best bReakfast Winner - B & B Cafe Finalist - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Finalist - Nancy’s Cafe

food tRuck Winner - Peppered Cow Finalist - Erin’s Street Bistro Finalist - Bruno’s

buRgeR Winner - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Finalist - Grandma’s Kitchen Finalist - MineAgain’s

fRies Winner - Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill Finalist - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Finalist - Peppered Cow

desseRt Winner - Eat’n Ice Cream Shoppe Finalist - Dairy Queen Finalist - Grandma’s Gourmets

bakeRy Winner - Grandma’s Gourmets Finalist - Hy-Vee Finalist - Sassy Sweets

MaRgaRita Winner - Plaza Morena Campestre Grill Finalist - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Finalist - Geneva Bar & Grill

bloody MaRy Winner - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Finalist - 112 On Broadway Finalist - Skol Tavern (Trail’s Travel Center)

wings Winner - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Finalist - Green Mill Restaurant & Bar Finalist - Applebee’s Grill + Bar Finalist - Willows

cHef Winner - Bryan Cunningham Finalist - Kim Olson Finalist - Bob Tewes

baRtendeR Winner - Chelsea Hanson Finalist - Korissa Bordeaux Finalist - Jared at Skol Tavern

veteRinaRian office Winner - South Central Pet Care Finalist - Clarks Grove-Waseca Veterinary Finalist - Albert Lea Veterinary Clinic

Pet suPPlies Winner - The Pet Authority Finalist - Bomgaars

Pet gRooMeR Winner - The Pet Authority Finalist - Stacia’s Grooming Boutique Finalist - Patty’s Dog Grooming

boaRding/kennel Winner - Clarks Grove-Waseca Veterinary Finalist - Paws All Inn Finalist - Staycation Pet Care

senioR living coMMunity Winner - St John’s Lutheran Community Finalist - Good Samaritan Society Finalist - Thorne Crest Senior Living Community

assisted living Winner - St. John’s Lutheran Community Finalist - Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea Finalist - Thorne Crest Senior Living Community

senioR aPaRtMents Winner - St. John’s Lutheran Community Finalist -Thorne Crest Senior Living Community Finalist - Village Coop

HoMe HealtH caRe Winner - Good Samaritan Society Finalist - Embrace Home Care LLC

cHiRoPRactoR office Winner - Eaton Sport & Spine Clinic Finalist - Tubbs Chiropractic, P.A. Finalist - Albert Lea Chiropractic

dental office Winner - Advanced Family Dental Finalist - Uptown Dental Finalist - Main Street Dental Clinics

HeaRing aid centeR Winner - Hearing Associates P.C. Finalist - Audibel Hearing Center

PHaRMacy Winner - Hy-Vee Finalist - Walgreens Finalist - Mayo Clinic Health System

woRkout facility Winner - Snap Fitness Albert Lea Finalist - Albert Lea Family YMCA Finalist - CrossFit InnerDrive

buy eye glasses Winner - InnoVision Eyecare Finalist - Walmart Supercenter Finalist - Mayo Clinic Health System

PaRk Winner - Edgewater Park Finalist - Myre-Big Island State Park Finalist - Academy Park Finalist - Eastgate Park

lawyeR (individual) Winner - Abby Leach Finalist - Allan L Halvorsen, Attorney Finalist - Jamie Kyllo

bank/cRedit union Winner - Arcadian Bank Finalist - Security Bank Minnesota Finalist - Home Federal Savings Bank

MoRtgage lendeR Winner - Arcadian Bank Finalist - Produce State Bank Finalist - Security Bank Minnesota

insuRance agent (individual) Winner - Ben Bartelt Finalist - Cliff Wuerflien Finalist - Troy Thompson

tax seRvice Winner - Albert Lea Tax Service Finalist - Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau, P.A. Finalist - Tri-State Tax & Accounting

accounting fiRM Winner - Hill Benda Skov & Bernau Finalist - Hammer Dieser & Mangskau PLLP Finalist - Tri-State Tax & Accounting

financial advisoR Winner - Angie Eggum Finalist - Matthew Twedt Finalist - Andrew Irvine

fiRefigHteR Winner - Dennis Glassel Finalist - Jeff Laswowski Finalist - Trevor DeRaad

law enfoRceMent officeR Winner - David Miller Finalist - Adam Hamberg Finalist - Darin Palmer

PHotogRaPHeR Winner - Bragen Rights Photography Finalist - Laura Mae Photography Finalist - Hallie Cantu Photography

local aRtist Winner - Steve Tubbs Finalist - Angie Moller Finalist - Ryan Heath

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the Winners & Finalists Two individuals have been randomly drawn to win $50 in Chamber Bucks: Nomination Round: Michelle Sorensen

real estate agency Winner - Robert Hoffman Realty, Inc. Finalist - Leland Realty Inc Finalist - Century 21 Atwood

local writer Winner - Al Batt Finalist - April Jeppson

best teacher (K-12) Winner - Kris Burnett Finalist - Kiki Christenson Finalist - Wendy Bidne

location attraction Winner - Fountain Lake Park Finalist - Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Finalist - Freeborn County Historical Museum

boutique Winner - The Homestead Boutique Finalist - Etcetera Tanning & Clothing Finalist - Between Friends Boutique

hair salon Winner - Allure Salon and Spa Finalist - Expressions Salon & Spa Finalist - Lush Beauty Lounge

massage salon Winner - Eaton Sport & Spine Clinic Finalist - TouchWorks Massage Finalist - Massage Connections

nail salon Winner - Allure Salon and Spa Finalist - Nail Tech Finalist - Kay Nails

tanning salon Winner - Etcetera Tanning & Clothing Finalist - Electric Beach

consignment store Winner - Gypsy K Consignments Finalist - Etcetera Tanning & Clothing Finalist - Mary-Go-Round Shoppe

flower shop Winner - Addie’s Floral & Gifts Finalist - Hy-Vee

gift shop Winner - Addie’s Floral & Gifts Finalist - The Homestead Boutique Finalist - Whimzy

Jewelry shop Winner - Stadheim Jewelers Finalist - Fisher’s Fine Jewelers

sports equipment Winner - Dunham’s Sports Finalist - Martin’s Cycling & Fitness Finalist - Tiger City Sports

golf course Winner - Green Lea Golf Course Finalist - Wedgewood Cove Golf Club Finalist - Oak View Golf Course

places to play bingo Winner - American Legion Finalist - Loyal Order of Moose Finalist - Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill

Ballot Round: Matt Benda

customer service Winner - Kwik Trip Finalist - Arcadian Bank Finalist - Whimzy

convenience store Winner - Kwik Trip Finalist - Casey’s Finalist - Hy-Vee Gas Station

hotel Winner - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Finalist - AmericInn by Wyndham Albert Lea

printer Winner - Church Offset Printing Inc Finalist - Arrow Printing, Inc. Finalist - JensPrint

computer repair Winner - CS Computers Finalist - Web-Room Finalist - Pantheon Computers

daycare Winner - Children’s Center Finalist - Jenny Flatness Finalist - Imagination Station Brandi Dirkes

buy farm equipment Winner - Bomgaars

buy an automobile Winner - Nick’s Trading Post Finalist - Dave Syverson Auto Center Finalist - Wuerflein Chevrolet Buick GMC

auto repair Winner - Dave Syverson Auto Center Finalist - Collins Auto Repair Inc. Finalist - Hanson Tire Service

auto glass Winner - Southern Lock & Glass Finalist - City Auto Glass Finalist - Mann Motors

auto body shop Winner - Blake’s Body Shop Finalist - Munson Body Shop Finalist - Dave Syverson

car wash Winner - Kwik Trip Finalist - Hy-Vee Finalist - Red Carpet Car Wash

tire services Winner - Hanson Tire Service Finalist - North Bridge Auto Plaza Finalist - Shell Rapid Lube

towing Winner - Virgil’s Tow ‘n Travel Finalist - Allen’s Towing Services Finalist - T & W Towing LLC

oil change Winner - Dave Syverson Auto Center Finalist - Shell Rapid Lube Finalist - Motor Inn Albert Lea

appliance dealer Winner - Sorensons Appliance and TV Finalist - TNT Used Appliances Finalist - The Home Depot

contractor Winner - Red Door Construction, LLC Finalist - Attig Construction LLC Finalist - Larson Contracting Inc

electrician Winner - Albert Lea Electric Co Finalist - Thompson Electric of Albert Lea Finalist - Ron’s Plumbing, HVAC & Electric

heating and cooling Winner - Jim & Dude’s Plumbing Finalist - Johnson Heating & AC Finalist - Christianson Plumbing & Heating

plumber Winner - Jim & Dude’s Plumbing Finalist - Geno’s Plumbing & Heating Finalist - Master Plumbing

lawn equipment Winner - Raleigh’s Ace Hardware Finalist - M & S Outdoor Equipment Finalist - Bomgaars

lawn care services Winner - Greg’s Grass & Landscaping Finalist - Great Lawn Service LLC Finalist - B & B Lawn Service

hardware store Winner - Raleigh’s Ace Hardware Finalist - Trading Post Finalist - Singelstad Do It Best Hardware

furniture store Winner - Brick Furniture Finalist - Slumberland Furniture - Albert Lea Finalist - Morris Furniture

landscape/nursery Winner - Hill’s Gardens Inc. Finalist - Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm Finalist - Albert Lea Seed House

sanitation Winner - Thompson Sanitation Finalist - Waste Management

flooring Winner - BLK Flooring CO Finalist - Floor Tech Inc Finalist - The Home Depot

window/siding company Winner - Home Solutions Finalist - MN Custom Remodelers

carpet cleaning Winner - A-1 Steam Brothers Finalist - Arizona Cleaning Company

buy window treatment Winner - Budget Blinds of Albert Lea

interior painting Winner - Doug’s Painting & Sandblasting Finalist - Berg Painting

exterior painting Winner - Doug’s Painting & Sandblasting Finalist - Berg Painting

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THANK YOU

to our AMAZING customers we wouldn’t be here without you!

COUPON GOOD ANY DAY OF THE WEEK

Expires: 9/8/21. Not valid with any other offers. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated. Valid at Albert Lea location only.

Limit 1 per purchase.

any pizza any size

Now hiring 16+. Flexible scheduling, tip sharing, & employee discount - all starting your first day! Must be outgoing, friendly, willing to learn & have weekend availability. Apply today at 142 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea.

Thank You TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US A FINALIST FOR BEST INSURANCE AGENT IN 2021

Clifford Wuerflein, Agent Bus: (507) 377-2290 Certified Agency in Customer Excellence

THANK YOU

Thank You

We are honored to be voted

to all of our loyal customers for voting us

“Best Breakfast”

424 Bridge Ave, Suite #3 Albert Lea, MN | 377-1570 www.eatonsportandspine.com

Best Chiropractor

for the 10th time and

Best Massage Salon for the 3rd time!

Dr. Jeff Eaton

Thank You

THANK YOU

for voting us

Best Dessert

To all of our loyal customers we want to say thank you for voting us the #1 place to

in 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

Buy an Automobile

Located at Northpark Plaza, Albert Lea

“Thank you for voting us “best dessert” for the 4th consecutive year!

This wouldn’t be possible without our hard working staff and supportive community!”

80860 110th St. Glenville, MN • 507-448-3302

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Shop the latest Styles for back to school

New Boutique & Previous Owned • Jeans • Shirts • Shoes • Coats •Purses •Jewelery Accepting fall drop offs on 08/24

Expires 08/31/21 Skyline Plaza • Open 7 Days a Week 377-TANS (8267)

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Mon-Fri 8am-8pm • Sat 8am-6pm Sun Noon to 6pm 2512 W. Main St. • Albert Lea, MN 507-373-7253 • www.hillsgardens.com Gift Cards Available • Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Thanks for voting us Best Convenience Stores, Car Wash and Customer Service!

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Thank You TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US

#1 CONSIGNMENT STORE. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT! GYPSY K CONSIGNMENT Northbridge Mall 2578 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN

50/50 CONSIGNMENT

Monday-Friday 11am-5pm • Saturday 11am-4pm • Sunday 12-4pm

Thank you for voting us the

BEST Printer for 2021!

for voting us a finalist for

Best Contractor

Proudly serving our community for over 43 years!

507.373.6485

1731 Margaretha Ave | Albert Lea

www.ChurchOffsetPrinting.com

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