Business People

Meet Your Area

Business People 2020 - 2021

THE FREE PRESS MEDIA ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT

Marianne Carlson

Shelby Levos

Josh Zimmerman

Steve Jameson

Jordan Greer-Friesz

Theresa Haefner

Danny Creel 7

The Free Press MEDIA

THE FREE PRESS MEDIA ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT

Steve Jameson 507-344-6310 sjameson@mankatofreepress.com

Marianne Carlson 507-344-6338 mcarlson@mankatofreepress.com

Jordan Greer-Friesz 507-344-6337 jgreer@mankatofreepress.com

Theresa Haefner 507-344-6336 thaefner@mankatofreepress.com

Senior living, your way.

Whether you’re just starting to consider senior living or you’re ready to make a move, our team at Old Main Village is here to walk through this important process with you.

Shelby Levos 507-344-6339 slevos@mankatofreepress.com

Danny Creel 507-344-6351 dcreel@mankatofreepress.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING 301 South 5th Street | Mankato, Minnesota 56001 oldmainvillage.com Call 507-388-4200 to learn more about Old Main Village.

Josh Zimmerman 507-344-6322 jzimmerman@mankatofreepress.com 2 • MEET YOUR AREA BUSINESS PEOPLE • AUGUST 2020 • Special Advertising Section

Let’s discuss your next project.

Solid.

Agile.

Versatile.

Widseth com Mankato | 507.519.3700 Tara Rohman, George Jordan, and Eric Lennartson are social distancing in front of Mankato’s Bridge Plaza—future home of retail, residential, and office tenants, including Widseth. Our Mankato team is backed by more than 200 Widseth professionals.

Proud to be

West Bank Strong.

West Bank Mankato Team (From left to right): Tom Lentz, Ruth Schammel, Holly Hilgers, Erik Hagedorn

At West Bank, we focus on the things that are important to anyone running a business.

Our team is committed to building strong relationships with our customers and putting their best interests at the forefront of everything we do.

122 North Broad Street • Mankato, MN 56001 • 507-779-7940 • westbankstrong.com • Member FDIC

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Let’s S.P.E.A.K., LLC Speech/Language Pathology with Equines and Animals for Kids

Let’s S.P.E.A.K., LLC is located on a hobby farm just outside of Janesville, Mn. Speech-Language therapy services specializing in children will be offered. A variety of treatment approaches will be used including the use of play, child directed therapy and natural outdoor settings. An arena is currently under construction.

Upon completion, equine movement and animal assistance will also be offered.

Providing speech/language therapy for children through age 21 in areas including but not limited to: • Articulation • Phonology • Receptive language • Expressive language • Vocabulary • Social thinking • AAC • and More...

FREE Screenings • FREE Initial Consultations Call 507-201-9805 letsspeakforkids.com

We Know Commercial Real Estate.

Tim Lidstrom CCIM/BROKER

Over 35 Years Experience!

For everything from selling your building or property, to locating a building with just the right amenities, to assisting with site selection, financing options, architectural selection and guiding you through the governmental approval process, we are here to work with you.

Real Knowledge. Real Experience.

Real Dedication. Real Results.

507-625-4606 www.lidcomm.com

100 Warren Street, Suite 708, Mankato, MN 56001 4 • MEET YOUR AREA BUSINESS PEOPLE • AUGUST 2020 • Special Advertising Section

Karla Jo Olson BROKER Over 32 Years Experience!

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2021 CAMPAIGN

NICOLLET NICOLLET COUNTY COUNTY

BLUE EARTH BLUE EARTH COUNTY COUNTY

LE SUEUR LE SUEUR COUNTY COUNTY

WASECA WASECA COUNTY COUNTY

GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE Now Now more more than than ever, ever, itit is is imperative imperative that that we we continue continue living living united. united.

Your support of Greater Mankato Area United Way is improving Your support of Greater Mankato Area United Way is improving the the lives of those in need throughout our region.

THANK YOU! lives of those in need throughout our region. THANK YOU! Please Please join join us us as as we we work work to to ensure ensure the the well-being, well-being, stability stability and and self-sufficiency self-sufficiency of of individuals individuals of of all all ages. ages. By By focusing focusing on on the the areas areas of of Basic Basic Needs, Needs, Health Health and and Education, Education, we we can can keep keep our our region region strong now and for years to come. strong now and for years to come.

AA FEW FEW OUTCOMES OUTCOMES FROM FROM LAST LAST YEAR… YEAR…

275,488 MEALS MEALS PROVIDED PROVIDED

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YOUTH YOUTH PARTICIPATED PARTICIPATED IN IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL OUT-OF-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

PATIENTS PATIENTS RECEIVED RECEIVED HEALTH HEALTH SERVICES SERVICES

VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Join Join more more than than 1,000 1,000 ANNUAL ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS who donate their time and talents who donate their time and talents to to make make aa difference in our region. difference in our region.

Contact Contact the the United United Way Way office office to to volunteer volunteer or or visit our volunteer website to explore different visit our volunteer website to explore different ways ways to to Get Get Connected.

Connected.

YOUR DOLLARS STAY LOCAL

To To donate, donate, contact contact our our office office or or visit visit us us at at MankatoUnitedWay.org/donate MankatoUnitedWay.org/donate Online Online pledge pledge form form now now available available at at MankatoUnitedWay.org/pledge MankatoUnitedWay.org/pledge

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MANKATOUNITEDWAY.ORG MANKATOUNITEDWAY.ORG •• 507-345-4551 507-345-4551

INSPIRED BY OUR PEOPLE CONGRATULATIONS! Eide Bailly would like to congratulate Brooke Forstner and Jamie Fay on their promotion to Partner! Thank you both for your hard work and service to the firm.

What inspires you, inspires us. eidebailly.com

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VIP Access Starting August 26th!!

1400 Madison Ave. Suite 50 507-594-9550 jpfitnessmn.com

Best of Mankato Nutrition & Weight Management

THANKYOU

To All of Our Great Customers Over the Years

507.625.6412 | SchmidtMankato.com 8 • MEET YOUR AREA BUSINESS PEOPLE • AUGUST 2020 • Special Advertising Section

m a e T r u o Y t e Me

Tell us what you want.

We listen. Then deliver.

www.mnvalleyfcu.coop | 507-387-3055

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Hi, We’re new here... ... and would love to meet you!

We Want to Earn Your Business

by Earning Your Trust!

Brandon Swalve

Daniel Jasso

David Miller

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Jim Wade

Matt Sultze

Scott Peymann

Jesse Roberts

TJ Brothers

TGK

Automotive Inc is a family run business with more than 25 years of automotive repair experience. We maintain the highest level of repair and service at a fair price and are devoted to customer satisfaction. We employ highly skilled ASE service technicians and continue to provide ongoing training so we can stay on top of the latest in the automotive world. We pride ourselves in “Earning Your Business By Earning Your Trust.”

In 2007, TGK opened up its first location in Hugo. Five years later, the business needed more space and added a second location in Maplewood (which consolidated with the St. Paul location in 2018). In 2015, the Crystal location opened; St. Paul and Bloomington opened in 2017, and Eden Prairie in 2018.

TGK was founded my Troy Kaplan, who owns the business with his wife, Alana. He has been in the automotive industry since he was 16 years old and worked as a technician and managed several automotive shops around the Twin Cities before his dream of opening up his own shop came true.

TGK Automotive does “pretty much everything except body work,” Troy said.

The business works on all makes and models, and services include standard maintenance, transmission, engine, tire, heating and air conditioning, fleet services, auto electrical, exhaust and hybrid services.

Alana said Troy has always been good at keeping up with the latest technology. Customers can receive digital inspections, which include videos and pictures, by email or text message.

Even though the company is growing rapidly, the Kaplans want to keep the importance of relationships at the forefront of their business model. “We are big on building relationships as opposed to selling repairs to people,” Alana said.

Troy added, “None of our employees are paid on any sort of commissions or bonuses, so we are just here to take care of people’s needs. There is no ambition for any of our people to give you that sales pitch; it is more about educating.”

TGK Automotive has continually been growing and expanding it’s reach around the twin cities, adding another 3 stores in 2019 in Chanhassen, St Michael, Brooklyn Park, then January 2020 Big Lake and Ham Lake joined the TGK Family. By August 2020, TGK now has 14 locations and is still growing, adding Maple Grove, Mankato, Chisago City and North Mankato as the newest addition opening August 31.

$25 OFF

10% OFF

We would love to meet you!

(excludes tires and batteries)

ANY SERVICE for New customers

COMPETITOR COUPON

Free Digital Inspections

507-387-3484

1771 Basset Drive Mankato, MN 56001

North Mankato location coming soon 1730 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003

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The Free Press MEDIA

Meet Our Newsroom Brian Arola Reporter

Pat Christman Photo Editor

Chad Courrier Sports Editor

Kevin Dudley Sports

Mark Fischenich Reporter

Kristine Goodrich Reporter

Steve Jameson Publisher

Tim Krohn Business Editor

Trey Mewes Reporter

Diana Rojo-Garcia Reporter

Edie Schmierbach News Desk

Joe Spear Managing Editor

Ed Thoma News Desk

News Tips: 800-657-4662

Kathy Vos News Editor

Facebook/MankatoFreePress | Twitter/MankatoNews Newsroom: editor@mankatofreepress.com

507-344-6397

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LOVED ONES HAVE LESS STRESS AND MORE FUN AT THE PILLARS! Call Ashley our new Outreach and Sales Director today!

507-344-6771 | ASH35396@FAIRVIEW.ORG PILLARSSENIORLIVING.COM/MANKATO

Eric Clausen, Beth Jones & Tim Jones

Residential & Commercial - Heating & Air Conditioning

Sales • Service • Installation Free Estimates • 24-Hour Emergency Service

Thorset Comfort Systems, Inc. 428 Park Lane • Mankato

©2020 Fairview Health Services 900134

507-387-1446 www.thorset.com

YOUR VISION. OUR EXPERTISE. Whether you are remodeling your current space, undergoing a lease build-out or building a new location, you shouldn’t have to settle for good enough.

As one of the few full-service design/build firms in Minnesota, Rice Companies can help you achieve excellence every step of the way. We promise to listen, communicate, advise and most of all, be a true partner.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT + BROKERAGE ARCHITECTURE • SELF-PERFORMING FIELD SERVICES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT • GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Marius Rygg Vice President, Mankato Mankato, MN

507.625.2634 / ricecompanies.com Sauk Rapids • Glencoe • Mankato • Fargo

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Stop in to see our new lineup of Riccar and Simplicity vacuums

950 Madison Ave Mankato

507-387-5125 M-F 8:30-5; Sat. 9-1

www.facebook.com/hilltopvacuumsplus

www.HILLTOPVACUUMS.COM

• Simplicity • Kirby • Riccar • Sharp • Bissell • Dyson • Dirt Devil • Eureka • Hoover • Electrolux • Panasonic • Oreck • Miele •

• Simplicity • Kirby • Riccar • Sharp • Bissell • Dyson • Dirt Devil • Eureka • Hoover • Electrolux • Panasonic • Oreck • Miele •

• Simplicity • Kirby • Riccar • Sharp • Bissell • Dyson • Dirt Devil • Eureka • Hoover • Electrolux • Panasonic • Oreck • Miele •

• Simplicity • Kirby • Riccar • Sharp • Bissell • Dyson • Dirt Devil • Eureka • Hoover • Electrolux • Panasonic • Oreck • Miele •

We Are Truly Grateful for Being Voted #1 in HVAC & Plumbing

Thank You For Putting Your Trust In Us

Front: Brooke, Chris, Peg, Keith, Greg, Julie; Middle: Monica, Wendell, Austin, Jared, Mike, Korey, Alex, Jay, Denise; Back: Jesse, Tim, Travis, Austin, Tayler, Rex, Paul, Lori, Mike

For 45 years your comfort has been our business! Heating • Cooling • Plumbing Northern Comfort offers heating, air conditioning and plumbing services to residential and commercial customers.

Call today for a FREE in-home estimate for any replacement work!

917 Southbend Ave | Mankato, MN

507-387-6596

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elebrating 57 years in business! e look forward to meeting you soon!

L-R: Will, Pat, Kimberly, Jon, Randy, Rhonda, Jack, Lisa, Rachel, Bruce, Emily Front Row: Liz and Don

(507)625-4647

Hwy. 22 South (east on 200th St.), Mankato www.keepersrv.com

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L I T I G AT I O N • B U S I N E S S • F A R M • P E R S O N A L

EXCELLENCE Our attorneys are aggressive and highly skilled at their craft.

At the same time, they are approachable, down-to-earth members of your community who you’ve probably seen coaching, volunteering or just out around town. You don’t have to travel far to find legal excellence. The attorneys at Blethen Berens live where you live. We just happen to provide top quality legal services, too. blethenberens.com • Mankato 507-345-1166 | New Ulm 507-233-3900

Since 1976 “Where Farm and Family Meet”

The preferred agricultural information choice of Minnesota & Northern Iowa

To Subscribe or to Advertise please call 507-345-4523 Front row: Paul Malchow, Deb Petterson Back Row: Lyuda Shevtsov, Joan Streit, Kristin Kveno, Joan Compart

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Title Work You Can Trust.

You Have A Choice!

• Locally Owned & Managed • Licensed Abstracting • Over 20 Years Experience • Title Searches • Fast, Professional DEBRA K. SCRUGGS Service Direct: 507.995.0444 • Title Insurance Office: 507.720.6415 • Real Estate Closings www.mnrivertitle.com

100 Warren St Suite 317 MANKATO, MN. 56001

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Our goal is to exceed your expectations.

For our agency, and Auto-Owners Insurance, 99.9% just isn’t good enough ... we want to provide our customers with 100% satisfaction!

Contact our agency about our “Super Outstanding Service” today – we’ll work hard to exceed your expectations!

(Left to Right) Back Row: Matthew Michaletz, Jon Michaletz, Bob Richter, Barbara Campbell, Gail Michaletz, Scott Michaletz, Craig Hanson and Brenda Kreinbring. Front Row: Carrie Pyzick, Jan Johnson, Amanda Thompson, Stacy Witte, Holly Sens, Nicole Blackman Not pictured: Tara Schwartz

100 Warren Street, Suite 204 | Mankato, MN 507-387-4081 | info@katoins.com | www.katoins.com

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Casual clothing, workwear, gloves, western and work boots, hand and power tools, hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, farm supplies and True Value Paint.

Home Style

BEGINS AT WISE FURNITURE

APPLIANCES - FLOORING MATRESSES - FURNITURE TVS - ACCESSORIES & MORE

L-R: Jasmine, Corey, Connie, Dave, Doug, Brayden

106 Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN 56058 507-665-2238 Hours: MTWF 8-5:30; Thursday 8-7; Saturday 9-4; Sunday Closed

066253

WISE FURNITURE COMPANY

LOVE A SCULPTURE? Vote for People’s Choice Today!

The artist of the sculpture that wins “People’s Choice receives a $1,000 prize.

Here’s How: Back L-R: Robin, Riley, Brian, Dustin Front L-R: Jon, Lisa, Sara, Duncan, Megan 1951 N. Riverfront Dr., Mankato An Employee Owned & Local Business Since 1957

387-1171

www.c&ssupply.com

Remember our service center for your repairs!

Sculpture #5, Time to Fly by artist Kyle Fokken.

1. Online at: www.cityartmankato.com/vote 2. Look for a “Vote Here” banner and drop completed tour ballot in box.

CITYARTMANKATO.COM

Open Daily Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Saturday ‘til 5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

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GREENER DAYS AHEAD Great golf happens on great courses. And courses don’t get better than the ones on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. With 11 locations, 26 courses and more than 400 championship holes, the toughest challenge may be deciding which one to play first.

Our golf courses and staff are ready to welcome you back to the legendary RTJ Golf Trail.

Summer and fall golf packages available. We are open and will be here waiting for you.

Visit rtjgolf.com.

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Thank you Southern MN for voting us the Best Auto Body Shop and the Best Auto Repair in Mankato!

Same Great People. Same Great Service!

Give Us a Call Today!

507.388.4895 1671 E. Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001

abraauto.com

Auto Body Repair Auto Glass Repair & Replacement National Lifetime Limitd Warranty

fb.com/abraauto @ABRAauto

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Local experts connecting customers to YOUR business.

WE CAN HELP! Josh Zimmerman

Digital Advertising Director

507.344.6322

jzimmerman@mankatofreepress.com

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Janitorial

Carpet Cleaning

Hard Floors

Construction

We are honored to be part of this amazing community. Thank you for supporting our local business community.

From our family to yours, THANK YOU! 507.345.8487 VanderbergClean.com 24 • MEET YOUR AREA BUSINESS PEOPLE • AUGUST 2020 • Special Advertising Section

General Cleaning

Projects