Best of the Best 2018

Best of the Best — What does it really mean?

Megan Wedel Advertising Director

Customer appreciation is hard to earn. It starts with abusiness making agreat productorperforming exceptional service. In today’s customer-service-oriented society, timely, friendly, proactive service is crucial. The next step is earning that businessand maintaining what you earned. Customer appreciation then follows. It’s so easy in our society today, with all the various outlets on social media, to vent about how negative an experience was. When a businesshas the opportunity to hear from acustomerwho took the time to express their appreciation and thanks for the product or service received, it is truly priceless. I’m sure many businessowners would agree that those moments don’t come around as often as they wish they

did, even if they provide true quality.

Here at the Duluth News Tribune, we wanted to take part in helping our businesses in the Twin Ports be recognized in an engaging way. The Best of the Best contest is not unique to the Twin Ports; many media outlets across the country host similar contests. What awonderful opportunity for our businesses to be honored by being nominated for Best of the Best. Regardless of what media outlet takes on the challenge of hosting this contest, guess who benefits? Our local community businesses.

This is our second year presenting Best of the Best,and we are ecstatic withthe results! Our contest really took off! During the nomination period of June 15 to July 6, we received 30,160 nominations, and 3,539 individuals participated. Our voting period then began July 13, and

we received 205,998 votes by 14,410 individuals through Aug. 5. Here at the DuluthNews Tribune, we take pride in the success of our contest. We promoted this contest through newspaper advertising, onlineadvertising, social media and emails. It was an effective marketing strategy —and this proved our readers have alot of appreciation and passion for their favorite businesses.

It was so exciting to see who the top businesses were going to be! The most competitive category was Best Photographer —our amazing photography businesses have many Northland fans. Our second most competitive category was Best Meat Market. Neither category should come as asurprise, consideringhow picturesque our landscape is and how suitable it is for photography. As for Best Meat Market, this is BBQ season —and how lucky are we to

have so many delicious choices? We truly have the best meat markets here in the Northland!

Iwanttosay THANK YOU for participating in the Duluth News Tribune Best of the Best contest. What an amazing honor to see all the winners and how incredibly supported they are by their loyal customers.

Best Local Sports Team — UMD Men’s Hockey Arts AndEntertainmentGroup

“We don’ttake stuff like this lightly,” said Jason Herter, Minnesota Duluth’sassistant coach. “Itisa greatfeeling, Ican tell youthat.”

Herterattributesthis achievement tothe players and their mature, respectfulbehavior.

“Ninety percent of them being successful has to do with what kind of kids theyare.They are good hockeyplayers, but they areunreal kids,” he said.

The assistant coach said another majorfactor is theentertainment value of Bulldogsgames.

“It’s atotal fan experience,”hesaid.“We have avariety of local kids, NorthernMinnesotaboys, on our hockey team,whichI think peopleenjoy. They areyoung and enthusiastic.”

Herteralso calledout theenergyatAMSOIL Arena,inadditiontothe sightlines for fans. Also,hesaidthe fans’ access to Lake Superior, Canal Park and downtownDuluth –all coming togetherfor an entire game-dayexperience–helps ensure theysee success.

This one’s for you, fans.

Hertersaidsupportfrom both students and the communityisanintegral part of the team’s triumphsthroughout theyears

Thank you for voting us "Best Italian Restaurant."

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By: Kelsey Roseth

It’s been quiteayearfor the University of Minnesota Duluth’s men’s hockeyteam.

Back in April, the Bulldogs toppedNotre Dame2-1 in the Men’s NCAAFrozen Four Championship gameatthe XcelEnergyCenter inSt. Paul. In front of more than 18,000 fans, the team celebratedtheir second men’s hockey nationalchampionship.

Fans vote men’s hockey

“Best Local Sports Team”

Today,the team is celebrating yetagain,as Duluth News Tribune readers voted them the “Best LocalSports Team.”

“We truly, truly enjoy their support,”said Herter.“The support youget from the community getsyou ready and revved up forthe game. Youwanttodowell,for them… Ihope we do enoughtoprovetothe fans outthere andthe people who support us that we’re worthy of it.”

Community service is partofthe athletic department’s focus.Players take turns giving back,dedicating hundreds of hours to volunteerism by reading to elementary students, participating in the NorthShore Inline Marathon’s KidsRaces, Udac Walk aMile in Our Shoes, Duluth Area Special andSled Hockey and more.

Get ready for the puck drop

To start theupcomingseason,the Bulldogs face-off against Minnesota’s Golden Gophers at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the AMSOIL Arena. Buy tickets at www.umdbulldogs.com.

Members of the Minnesota Duluth

men’shockey team pause to stretch at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul during Frozen Four practice sessions inApril 2018.

Arts AndEntertainment Group

Best ArtGallery

Winner: TweedMuseum of Art

Runner Up: Tischer Photographic Gallery

Best Attraction

Winner: Bentleyville

Runner Up: Lake Superior

Best BowlingCenter

Winner: Skyline Lanes

Runner Up: Incline Station BowlingCenter

Best Casino

Winner: Black Bear Casino Resort

Runner Up: Grand Casino, Hinckley

Best Golf Course

Winner: Nemadji Golf Course

Runner Up: Enger Golf Course

Best HikingTrail

Winner: Superior Hiking Trail

Runner Up: Gooseberry Falls State Park

Best LiveMusic Venue

Winner: Bayfront Festival Park

Runner Up: Norshor Theater

Best Local Author

Winner: Sam Cook

Runner Up: Chris Monroe

Best Local Band

Winner: The Northwood’s Band

Runner Up: The Social Animals

Best LocalCelebrity

Winner: CJ Ham

Runner Up: Don Ness

“Bestofthe Best Jewelers.”

Arts AndEntertainmentGroup

Best Local SportsTeam

Winner: UMD Men’s Hockey

Runner Up: Duluth Huskies

Best LocalTournament

Winner: Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic

Runner Up: Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament

Best Museum

Winner: Glensheen Mansion

Runner Up: The Depot

Best Park

Winner: Gooseberry Falls State Park

Runner Up: Jay Cooke State Park

Best Place forKids to Play

Winner: Playfront Park

Runner Up: Edgewater Hotel &Waterpark

Best Radio Station

Winner: 95 KQDS

Runner Up: Mix 108

Best TV Station

Winner: WDIO-TV

Runner Up: KBJR

Best BBQ — OMC Smokehouse Dining and Drinking Group

is ahumbling experience, saidHanson.

“I still feel like we’re doing agreat job but there is always room to grow and improve… We’re only as good as our last brisket served.”

He said theirachievement is atestament to Duluth and the community’s desire to see success and improvement in Lincoln Park –inaddition to the hard work of the OMC staff.

“Restaurants are really about teams, and we have a really great team that has helped us succeed,” he said.

Giveitataste

Give the “Best BBQ” in town atry by starting with theirmeats,smokedinlocal woods with oak and sugar maple. He recommends customers try the the sliced-to-order beef brisket, smoked for 12 hours to develop its distinctflavor.

He also said to give the “sweet heat” chipotle-cilantro barbecue sauce ago, with notes of rhubarb, cilantro, and adobe chilies. Then there’s one of his personal favorites, thecatfish tacos.

By:Kelsey Roseth

What’s the best place in Duluth to enjoy an authentic plate of lip-smacking, finger-licking, waist-expanding barbecue?

According to Duluth News Tribune readers, it’s OMC Smokehouse.

OMC is short for “Oink, Moo, Cluck” and it’s known for its freshly-smoked meats and authentic BBQ flavors.

“Our real mission for bringing barbecue to Minnesota is, ‘what is the culture of barbecue?’” said Louis Hanson, amanaging partner at OMC. “It’s about friendliness, openness,passion for serving quality meats and not beingafraid to challenge yourself every day.”

Enthusiasts vote OMC as “Best BBQ”

The barbecue joint opened in February 2017. It’s only been about one and ahalfyears, and the restaurant is already takingthis category by storm.

Back in 2014, owners bought abuilding at 1909 West Superior Street and began transforming it into arestaurant themselves. When not working

on renovations, the owners practiced preparing recipes and took multiple trips across the country, tasting food from famous barbecue joints and studying the techniques of prominent pitmasters.

Shout-out to the BBQ buffs

ReceivingrecognitionasDuluth’s “Best BBQ”

“It’s an underappreciated item, Ithink,” said Hanson. “It’s something light, fresh,easytoeat, and we use alight cornmeal dredge on them, and fry them with our homemade malt vinegar aioli.”

This dish fills three flour tortillas with the fried Louisiana catfish alongside pickled bacon-corn relish, pickled jalapeños, brined red onions,pico de gallo, andcrunchycabbage.

Check out the rest of their menu at www.omcsmokehouse.com.

Steve Kuchera/skuchera@duluthnews.com

OMC Smokehouse, 1909 W. Superior St.

We are happytoget second and will work even harder to make 1st place next year. After all at NCCYou, it’s All About You!

1st

Dining and Drinking Group

Best Bakery

Winner: Johnson’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

Runner Up: Great Harvest Bread

Best Bar

Winner: Tavern on the Hill

Runner Up: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom

Best Bartender / Server

Winner: Nick Weber at Tavern on the Hill

Runner Up: Justine at Black Woods Grill & Bar

Best BBQ Restaurant

Winner: OMC Smokehouse

Runner Up: Eddie’s World Famous Ribs

Best Beer Selection

Winner: 7 West Taphouse

Runner Up: Hoops Brewing Company

Best Bloody Mary

Winner: Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill

Runner Up: Black Woods Grill & Bar

Best Breakfast

Winner: Duluth Grill

Runner Up: Uncle Loui’s Cafe

Best Brew Pub / Taproom

Winner: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom

Runner Up: Hoops Brewing Company

Best Burger

Winner: Anchor Bar & Grill

Runner Up: The Breeze Inn

Best Chicken Wings

Winner: Tavern 105

Runner Up: Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Golden Inn Restaurant

Runner Up: Taste of Saigon

Best Coffee

Winner: Duluth Coffee Company

Runner Up: Caribou Coffee

Best Coffee Shop

Winner: Beaner’s Central Coffeehouse

Runner Up: Red Mug Coffeehouse

Best County Bar

Winner: The Breeze Inn

Runner Up: The Other Place Bar and Grill

Best Desserts

Winner: Rustic Inn Cafe

Runner Up: Betty’s Pies

Best Dive Bar

Winner: Anchor Bar

Runner Up: Reef Bar

Best Fast Food

Winner: Gordy’s Hi-Hat

Runner Up: A & Dubs

Best Fries

Winner: Big Daddy’s Burgers

Runner Up: Anchor Bar & Grill

Best Happy Hour

Winner: Tavern on the Hill

Runner Up: Black Water Lounge

Best Hot Dog

Winner: Coney Island Deluxe

Runner Up: Gordy’s Hi Hat

Best Italian Restaurant

Winner: Va Bene Caffe

Runner Up: Valentini’s Vicino Lago

Best Local Beer

Winner: Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Runner Up: Castle Danger Brewery

Dining and Drinking Group

Best Margarita

Winner: Little Angie’s Cantina And Grill

Runner Up: Tavern on the Hill

Best Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Pedro’s Grill &Cantina

Runner Up: Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Best OutdoorDining

Winner: Tavern on the Hill

Runner Up: Canal Park Brewing Company

Best Pizza

Winner: Sammy’s Pizza &Restaurant

Runner Up: Thirsty Pagan Brewing

Best Restaurant

Winner: Duluth Grill

Runner Up: Tavern on the Hill

Best Sandwich

Winner: Northern Waters Smokehaus

Runner Up: Tavern on the Hill

Best Sports Bar

Winner: Tavern on the Hill

Runner Up: Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Steakhouse

Winner: Hammond Steak House

Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse

Best Sushi

Winner: Hanabi Japanese Cuisine

Runner Up: Black Water Lounge

Best VegetarianFood

Winner: Duluth Grill

Runner Up: Tavern on the Hill

Best Wine Selection

Winner: Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant &Wine

Runner Up: Black Woods Grill &Bar

Thank

Best Photographer Award — Mad Chicken Studio

By: Andrea Busche

When you hear the name “Mad Chicken Studio,” the image of asensual boudoir photoshoot probably isn’t the firstthing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what this Duluth-based photography business specializes in.

Owner/photographer Jes Hayes shared the silly story behind the name of her business: “My husband and Iweredating at the time Istarted the business, and Ididn’twant to use my name, because Iknewitwould likely change one day. So, Mad Chicken Studio is named after my dog’s chicken toy. She’d pick it up, we’d say ‘Mad Chicken,’ and she’d go nuts. And the name just kind of stuck.”

Located at 231 E. 1st Street, Mad Chicken consists of Hayes, along with two other employees: Emily Comnick, ahair and makeup artist who also handles the ordering for the business, and Katie Lund, the social media guru and content creator. “I couldn’t do what Idowithout them,” Hayes said.

When Mad Chicken opened 10 years ago, they offered several different types of photography. But they now cater to aspecial niche: boudoir photos, along with shooting the very occasional wedding.

Boudoir photos

Perhaps you’re not familiar with boudoir photography, which is asensual, intimate style of portraiture photography. Atalented boudoir photographer uses gorgeous lighting, special poses, and specific angles to captureeachsubject at her most beautiful.

Some women choose to have the photostaken as agift for aspouse or partner. In many cases, however, the photo session is strictly for the lady herself.

“A lot of people generalize what aboudoir photo is and assume it’s agift for a spouse or significant other. But that’s not always thecase,”Hayes said.

“It’s more of aconfidence-boosting thing for women,” she added. “It makes them feel good about themselves, and even if the intentwas to be foragift for someone else, the women usually say it turned intoagift for themselves.”

Hayes shared that ladies are prepped for the experience well in advance, to help them feel comfortable and at ease. Once in the studio, they spend time trying on plenty of pretty little things, and have their hair styled and makeup professionally applied to help them feel their most beautiful.

Best photographer award

Hayes was recentlynamed “Best Photographer” in the Duluth News Tribune’s Best of the Best contest and also received the most votes in the Local Businesses category. She was honored to receive the news.

“It’s pretty excitingtosee all the support we’ve gotten,” Hayes said. “I just want to say thank you to everyone who voted for us. I’m so grateful that we get to do this for women, and to have our love reciprocated back to us is so amazing.”

Photo courtesy of Mad Chicken Studio

Local Businesses Group

Best Antique/Collectibles Store

Winner: Father Time Antiques

Runner Up: Duluth Antique Marketplace

Best Bait/Fishing Shop

Winner: Marine General

Runner Up: Chalstroms Bait and Tackle

Best Bank /Credit Union

Winner: Members Cooperative Credit Union

Runner Up: Northern Communities Credit Union

Best Bicycle Shop

Winner: The Ski Hut

Runner Up: Galleria Bicycle

Best Bookstore

Winner: Zenith Bookstore

Runner Up: Barnes & Noble

Best Computer Repair Service

Winner: discoverpc.NET Computer Solutions

Runner Up: Downtown Computer

Best Consignment Store

Winner: The LoFT in Duluth

Runner Up: Savers

Best Exercise Facility

Winner: Aerial Athletics: CrossFit Aerial / Aerial Assault

Runner Up: Crossfit Duluth

Best Flooring/Carpet Store

Winner: Johnson Carpet One Floor & Home

Runner Up: Bradley Interiors

Best Florist

Winner: Bella Flora Inc

Runner Up: Saffron & Grey Couture Floral Design

Best Furniture Store

Winner: HOM Furniture

Runner Up: Schneiderman’s Furniture

Best Garden / Nursery

Winner: Engwall Florist & Gifts

Runner Up: Gordy’s Gift & Garden

Best Gift Store

Winner: Serendipity

Runner Up: Wonderfully Made

Best Grocery Store

Winner: Super One Foods

Runner Up: Whole Foods Co-op

Best Hotel

Winner: Pier B Resort

Runner Up: The Inn on Lake Superior

Best Large Company to Work for (50+)

Winner: Cirrus Aircraft

Runner Up: LHB

Local Businesses Group

BestLiquorStore

Winner: Super One Liquors

Runner Up: Keyport Liquor Store

Best Meat Market

Winner: B&BMarket

Runner Up: Superior Meats

Best New CarDealership

Winner: Krenzen Honda Nissan Lincoln

Runner Up: Kolar Toyota

Best Optical Store

Winner: ZenEye Care

Runner Up: Relf EyeCare Specialists

Best Outdoor Store

Winner: Duluth Pack Store

Runner Up: NorthwestOutlet

BestPhotographer

Winner: Mad Chicken Studio

Runner Up: Three Irish Girls Photography

Best Place of Worship

Winner: Waters of Life

Runner Up: Vineyard Church Duluth, MN

Best Property Management Company

Winner: ShipRock Management Inc.

Runner Up: Bachand Group Property Management

Best RealEstateCompany

Winner: Real Living Messina &Associates

Runner Up: Walker/Privette Real Estate LLC

Best Retirement/Assisted Living

Winner: Ecumen Lakeshore

Runner Up: Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living

Best Small CompanytoWorkfor (Under 50)

Winner: Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Runner Up: Hoops Brewing Co.

Best Sporting Goods Store

Winner: Northwest Outlet

Runner Up: DICK’S Sporting Goods

Best ToyStore

Winner: Legacy Toys

Runner Up: Explorations Toy Store and Teaching Supplies

Best Used CarDealership

Winner: Benna Ford

Runner Up: Krenzen 10K Sales Center

Best Wine Selection

Winner: Cash Wise Liquor

Runner Up: Super One Liquor

Best WorkplaceCulture

Winner: Cirrus Aircraft

Runner Up: KwikTripInc

Krenzen voted#1 ‘Best New CarDealer’

ThankYouNorthland

Ourteam of professionals arehumbled and excitedtocontinue to be best of the best thatthe Northland has to offer;whether forsales, service, auto detailing,loaner vehicles,parts and accessories.Krenzen thanks youNorthland,for allowing us to be your‘Best New CarDealer.’

FamilyOwned 48 YEARS

Locally owned &Operated since1955,Johnson CarpetOne Duluth, MN offers quality workmanship, customerservice, andproductquality. We provide aunique experience when it comes to updating or designing your flooring for homes or offices. With benefits like our Beautiful Guarantee, Room Visualizertool, and community involved projects such as Building for America’sBravest,you can be assured you’re dealing withgenuine, knowledgeable professionals to take care of your projectsfrom inspirationthrough to installation. Products range from the infamous carpet,woodflooring,luxury vinyl or LVT, laminate, area rugs, wall/bath tile, tile flooring and more! To get abetter idea as to what brands we carry,check out our softsurface, hard surface, and resilient flooringsection. ComeVisit our 20,000 Sq. Ft. Show Room and discover all your options.NoJob to Big, No Job to Small, Johnson’s Carpet Onecan do it ALL!

Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic – Dani Does Brows Services Group

By: Andrea Busche

“Natural, butenhanced.”This is howDani Lindberg, ownerofDuluth’sDaniDoesBrows, summarizes the current regional trend for the care of eyelashes and eyebrows.

“Thetrend is moving awayfrom perfectly manicuredbrows andlashextensions, and becoming more natural,” she added

Lashes, brows and waxing

Lindberg,anestheticianbytrade,rents a space insideAvenue 45, asaloninDuluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. Here, she offers a special niche of services includingeyebrow/ eyelash tinting,browdesign,eyelash liftsand body waxing.

Lindbergisoriginally from theBrooklyn Center area, butnow considers Duluthher home. Sheattended Empire Beauty School at 22 after alifelong interest in makeup.

“I honestly figuredIwould finish school, do bridalmakeupand that would be that,” she said. “When Igot to school, Ifound Ireally loved cosmetic chemistry, skincare and waxing –the threethingsI thought Iwould struggle with and hate! Ialways did people’sbrows in school, and then the cosmetology side of school heard about my work and they started coming overtoget their brows done, too.

“When Ifinished school, Idecidedtomove to Duluth, even though the jobprospects seemed(and usuallyare)betterdownthere for estheticians,” shecontinued. “But, agood esthetician will builda following anywhere, becauseit’sa job that entirely relies on your ability to develop relationships with your clientele.Istartedata franchise in Duluth andbuilt anamefor myself within that space. WhenI decided to go into businessfor myself, Ihoped for clientstofollow, butInever

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expected formyclientbase to quadruple. I thinkDuluthand the surroundingareaslove agood,honestsmall business andIhope to continue being that within the beauty industry in this community.”

Worth the wait

With acurrentwaittimestretching 12 weeks into the future, Lindberg is in highdemand. Whileher eyebrowand eyelashservicesare incrediblypopular, so isher body waxing. She estimates she has 100 “regulars” who return each month for thepopular Brazilian wax.

Beyondher full-time schedule, Lindberg also offers what she calls “overtime services,” where she willwork beyond her regular hours for a50percent markupinher fees.Plenty of clients are happy to paythatprice to the talented Lindberg, who is affectionately known as Duluth’s “browwhisperer,” to avoid the threemonth wait time.

Success hasbeen hard-won for Lindberg,

now 29, who experiencedhomelessnessasa teenager. She livedfor atimeatDuluth’sLife House, asafealternativetothe streets.

“Ifitweren’tfor LifeHouse, Iwouldn’t be where Iamtoday,” she said. “Life House helpedmedevelopinto aconfident, goaloriented youngwoman. Theyare the real superstarhere, honestly. When you areasad, broken and exceptionally angry teenager, you aren’t receivedwithalot of patience. Life House waspatient,kindand giving. Nomatter what Iamabletodonateand give them, Ican never repaywhat theydid for me.

Best cosmetic/esthetic clinic

Lindberg is humbled andgratefultobe named the winner of the Duluth News Tribune’s “Best of the Best” award, in the category of best cosmetic/esthetic clinic. She also earnedthe mostvotes in the services category.

“I wasreally excited when Igot the call, especiallysince I’veonlybeenopensince November2017,” she said. “When Iwentinto businessfor myself,I wasalittlenervous becauseitwas ‘make it or break it’for me. So, this award is arealconfidence-booster.I

Thank You for Voting us Best Bakery 2Years in aRow!!!!

wouldlike to thank the clients who votedfor me from thebottom of my heart. This was such anice boostofpositivity, andI appreciate themsomuch.”

WhileLindbergplans to eventuallyhirean apprenticeand open her own standaloneshop, she doesn’t expect her serviceswillchange toomuch fromher currentofferings. “I’m in averyniche market, and whenyou offertoo much,you specializeinnothing,” shesaid

Formore information, please visit danidoesbrows.com

Photo courtesy of Dani Does Brows

Services Group

Best Apartment Community

Winner: BlueStone Flat

Runner Up: Onyx of Superior

Best Auto Care

Winner: Tim’s Auto Care Center

Runner Up: Bob’s South Tower Service

Best Barber

Winner: A Touch of Plasch

Runner Up: Barber Shop

Best Car Wash

Winner: London Road Car Wash & Lube

Runner Up: Miller Mall Car Wash

Best Chiropractic Office

Winner: ChiroWay

Runner Up: Janzen Chiropractic PA

Best Cosmetic / Esthetic Clinic

Winner: Dani Does Brows

Runner Up: Twin Ports Dermatology

Best Customer Service

Winner: Carlson Orthodontics

Runner Up: Kwik Trip Inc.

Best Dentist

Winner: Dr. Christopher Carlson, Carlson Orthodontist

Runner Up: Dr. Camille Zelen, Mount Royal Dental

Best EyeDoctor

Winner: Dr.EricBohjanen -Zen EyeCare

Runner Up: Dr. Teresa Theobald

Best Family Practice Physician

Winner: Dr.Ingrid L. Nisswandt-Larsen, MD

Runner Up: Dr. Addie Licari,St. Luke’s Mount Royal Clinic

Best Financial Advisor

Winner: Shaun Marline at Marline &Associates LLC/

Wealth Management

Runner Up: RyanCoole, Wheeler Associates

Best Fuel Oil/Propane Service

Winner: Como Oil &Propane

Runner Up: CurtisOil &Propane

Best

Hair Salon

Winner: aLe’ Salon

Runner Up: Hustle +Heart Salon

Best Jeweler

Winner: Security Jewelers

Runner Up: Jewelers Bench

Best LawFirm

Winner: Falsani Balmer Peterson Quinn

Runner Up: Law Office Of Yvonne Michaud Novak

Best Massage Spa

Winner: Eagles Nest Massage Therapy

Runner Up: Massage by Denise Plunkett

Best MedicalFacility

Winner: Essentia Health

Runner Up: St. Luke’s Hospital

Services Group

Best Nail Salon

Winner: QNails

Runner Up: Pearl Nails and Spa

Best Non-Profit Organization

Winner: Animal Allies Humane Society

Runner Up: Bluebird Foundation

Best OilChange

Winner: Auto Ace Express Lube

Runner Up: London Road Car Wash &Lube

Best PetBoarding/Grooming/Daycare

Winner: Miranda’s Smooch APooch Salon

Runner Up: Twin Ports Pet Sitters

Best Pharmacy

Winner: Walgreens

Runner Up: Essentia Health Pharmacy

Best Place to BuyanRV

Winner: Bullyan RV

Runner Up: LinkFord and RV

Best Real Estate Agent

Winner: Chad Watczak

Runner Up: Matt Privette

Runner Up: Tom Little

Best Stylist

Winner: Natasha Freitag at Hair by Natasha Freitag

Runner Up: Rosie Purcell at Fitger’s Salon

Best TattooStudio

Winner: Primo Ink Tattoo

Runner Up: Zenith City Tattoo and Piercing

Best VeterinaryOffice

Winner: Superior Animal Hospital &Boarding Suites

Runner Up: Happy Tails Animal Hospital