St. Peter's Best of 2020

St. Peter Herald Thursday, December 3rd, 2020

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

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ST. PETER'S BEST OF 2020

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All around restaurant ★★★WINNER★★★ El Agave Runner ups: Patrick’s on Third Extra Innings Paninos & Pizza

Thanks for voting us Best Liquor Store!

Appetizers ★★★WINNER★★★ 3rd Street Tavern Runner ups: Patrick’s on Third Extra Innings Paninos & Pizza

Asian or Middle-Eastern Cuisine ★★★WINNER★★★ China Town Runner ups: Hy-Vee Great Wall

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION KICK OFF CONTEST! Go to our Facebook Page at /MGMWineAndSpiritsMN/ to Register To Win a $50 Gift Card for each Month in 2021

Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm | Sunday 11am-6pm 507-934-8964 | mgmwineandspirits.com 100 N. Minnesota Ave, Saint Peter MN 56082

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Baked Goods ★★★WINNER★★★ Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop Runner ups: The Cheese & Pie Mongers River Rock Coffee

Beer Selection ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third

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We are honored to be voted Best Law Firm and Jim Brandt Best Attorney for St. Peter.

Thank you very much St. Peter!

Runner ups: MGM Wine & Spirits Extra Innings Paninos & Pizza

Breakfast/Brunch ★★★WINNER★★★ Nicollet Cafe Runner ups: Patrick’s on Third 3rd Street Tavern

Brandt Law Office, P.A.

James W. Brandt • Christopher P. Grean • Family - Grandparents’ Rights, Divorce and Child Custody • Real Estate • Title Insurance Agent • Wills & Trusts - Estate Planning - Probate

info@brandtlawoffice.com www.brandtlawoffice.com • 219 W Nassau St St Peter

931-6940

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Buffet ★★★WINNER★★★ St Peter Food Co-op & Deli Runner ups: Godfather’s Pizza

Burger ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third Runner ups: Blaschko’s Embassy Bar 3rd Street Tavern

Catering ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third Runner ups: Gustavus Adolphus College Hy-Vee

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Coffee ★★★WINNER★★★ River Rock Coffee Runner ups: Caribou Coffee Starbucks Coffee

Dessert ★★★WINNER★★★ Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop Runner ups: The Cheese & Pie Mongers Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Happy Hour ★★★WINNER★★★ Patricks Runner ups: St. Peter American Legion Post 37 Blaschko’s Embassy Bar

Thank you St. Peter for voting us the Best Pizza!

Dozens of places to get a burger, only one place to get a panino!

220 S. Minnesota Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082.

507-934-4326 www.extrainningsonline.com

226 Nassau Street, St. Peter | 931-4000 www.fnbmn.bank

Member FDIC

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Local Winery/Brewery/Distillery/Cidery ★★★WINNER★★★ Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

Mexican Cuisine ★★★WINNER★★★ El Agave

Lunch ★★★WINNER★★★ St Peter Food Co-op & Deli

Patio Dining ★★★WINNER★★★ 3rd Street Tavern

Margarita/Bloody Mary ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third

Pizza ★★★WINNER★★★ Extra Innings Paninos & Pizza

Runner ups: Next Chapter Winery Mankato Brewery

Runner ups: Diamond Dust Bakery & Coffee Shop El Agave

Runner ups: 3rd Street Tavern El Agave

Runner ups: La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar La Mexicana Market

Runner ups: Patrick’s on Third Shoreland Country Club

Runner ups: Pagliai’s Pizza Jake’s Pizza of Saint Peter

Thanks for voting us Best Grocery Store!

We Appreciate You! A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle!

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Place to watch Sports ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third Runner ups: Flame Bar and Grill 3rd Street Tavern Extra Innings Paninos & Pizza

Seafood ★★★WINNER★★★ El Agave

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Wings ★★★WINNER★★★ Patrick’s on Third Runner ups: 3rd Street Tavern Flame Bar and Grill

Auto Repair ★★★WINNER★★★ Skrove’s

Runner ups: Neisen’s Riverside Sports Bar

Runner ups: Autotronics of St. Peter Von Essen’s Towing & Repair

Wine Selection ★★★WINNER★★★ Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery

Bank/Credit Union ★★★WINNER★★★ First National Bank Minnesota

Runner ups: MGM Wine & Spirits Next Chapter Winery

We’re thankful for you ST. PETER and we will continue to do our BEST for YOU!!

Voted Best Real Estate Agency and Matt Brostrom Voted Best Agent!

Runner ups: SouthPoint Financial Credit Union HomeTown Bank

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Fitness Center ★★★WINNER★★★ Anytime Fitness

Hearing Care Service ★★★WINNER★★★ Mayo Clinic Health System

Florist ★★★WINNER★★★ Sweet Alice

Hotel/Motel/B&B ★★★WINNER★★★ AmericInn by Wyndham St. Peter

Runner ups: The Pulse

Runner ups: Lady Slipper Flowers Hy-Vee

Hair Salon ★★★WINNER★★★ Hair Thairhappy Salon Runner ups: Fréy Salon & Spa Reflections Salon

Runner ups: Mankato Clinic Wickersham Health Campus

Runner ups: Best Western Plus St. Peter

HVAC & Plumbing ★★★WINNER★★★ Ryan Electric of St Peter Runner ups: Leonard Heating & Air Conditioning Javens Mechanical Contracting

We are honored to be voted best Pharmacy! thank you st. Peter!

GET TO KNOW YOUR PHARMACY TEAM No pharmacy, even the big guys, can compete with our Free and Low Cost Generic Medication Program. We offer more prenatal vitamins and diabetes medications at zero cost to you and more than 250 different medications our low cost generic program. See our in store pharmacy team for more details!

New Location Thank you, St. Peter for voting Anytime Fitness the Best Fitness Center!

On top of that we offer several vaccinations (flu shots included!) that are covered by most major insurance companies and our knowledgeable and experienced pharmacists are always prepared to lend a helping hand. Whether you need to fill a prescription, get advice on how to lower your blood pressure or you want to take advantage of one of the many health and wellness programs we offer all from the comfort of a store you know and love.

Your Goals Are Our Goals Welcome To Your First Step 1903 N 3rd Street, St Peter 507-934-4604 https://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/298/St-Peter-MN-56082/

612 s. minnesota ave. st. Peter store 507-931-5541 Pharmacy 507-931-5540

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Law Firm ★★★WINNER★★★ Brandt Law Office

Pet Kennel/Pet Grooming ★★★WINNER★★★ Kind Veterinary Clinic

Lawn Care/Snow Removal ★★★WINNER★★★ Simply Green Lawn Service

Pharmacy ★★★WINNER★★★ Family Fresh Pharmacy

Runner ups: Riley-Tanis & Associates Blatz Law Office, LTD.

Runner ups: All Pro Lawn & Landscaping GreenCare

Nail Salon ★★★WINNER★★★ Veronic’s Nails at Hairthairhappy Runner ups: Fréy Salon & Spa

Thank you

for making us the best Hotel in St. Peter!

Proudly Serving Guests to St. Peter for 32 years.

700 North Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN

• 507-931-6554

Runner ups: Hairy Situations St. Peter, MN The Paw Pet Resort

Runner ups: St. Peter Pharmacy Hy-Vee

Real Estate Agency ★★★WINNER★★★ Pell Runner ups: RE/MAX Dynamic Agents True Real Estate

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Senior Living/Retirement ★★★WINNER★★★ Ecumen Prairie Hill & Sand Prairie Runner ups: Benedictine Living Community-St. Peter Heritage Meadows Parkview Manor

Vet Clinic/Animal Hospital ★★★WINNER★★★ Kind Veterinary Clinic

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Golf Course ★★★WINNER★★★ Shoreland Country Club Runner ups: Le Sueur Country Club

Local Annual Event ★★★WINNER★★★ Old Fashioned Fourth of July Runner ups: Oktoberfest Rock on The River

Runner ups: Nicollet Veterinary Clinic.

Window/Siding/Roofing ★★★WINNER★★★ Schmidts Siding & Window Runner ups: Lacina Siding & Windows Inc Ron Boelter Window & Siding

thank Best Lunch Best Buffet

you!

Local Attraction ★★★WINNER★★★ Nicollet County Historical Society Treaty Site History Center Runner ups: Art Center of St. Peter

Congratulations Dr. Haugen Voted St. Peter’s Best Dentist!

THANK YOU

“I’m privileged to work on an amazing team at St. Peter Family Dental Center.

We are grateful for the support of our community.” Dr. Mikkel Haugen, DDS

Christina M. Simonette, D.D.S. stpeterfood.coop

Mikkel D. Haugen, D.D.S.

Andy J. Wong, D.D.S.

402 Sunrise Drive, Saint Peter, MN 56082 Phone 507.931.1230 | Fax 507.931.1493 www.stpeterfamilydentalcenter.com

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Local Orchard/Berry Farm ★★★WINNER★★★ Welsh Heritage Farms Runner ups: Brewery Hill Christmas Trees

Place for Date Night ★★★WINNER★★★ 3rd Street Tavern Runner ups: Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery Patrick’s on Third

Storefront ★★★WINNER★★★ Contents Runner ups: Swedish Kontur Imports Arrow Hardware & Paint

Voted St. Peter's Best Auto Repair !

Thank you to all of our customers!

We are your complete Automotive Service & Repair. Call us today for an appointment.

171 St. Julien Street • St. Peter (507) 934-0055 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. www.skroveautomotive.com

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Auto Mechanic ★★★WINNER★★★ Arvin at Autotronics Runner ups: Cody at VonEssen’s Dana Michels

Bartender ★★★WINNER★★★ Matthias Ove Runner ups: Lance Wiborg Ryan Hentges

Chiropractor ★★★WINNER★★★ Laura Hulsebus Runner ups: Seth Nelson with Rising Sun

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Dentist/Orthodontist ★★★WINNER★★★ Dr. Haugen at St. Peter Family dental center Runner ups: Jennifer Miller Bethany Whittier, DDS

Family Physician/Primary Care Provider ★★★WINNER★★★ Gazzola Runner ups: Dr Osborne Mayo Clinic St Peter

Financial Planner ★★★WINNER★★★ Paul Tanis Runner ups: Bart Weelborg

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Hair Stylist/Barber ★★★WINNER★★★ Nate from Nate’s Barber Shop Runner ups: Jessica Hair Tharihappy Emily Schoper

Insurance Agent ★★★WINNER★★★ Nicole at State Farm with David Runner ups: Dave Detlefsen Jason Lieske

Lawyer/Attorney ★★★WINNERS★★★ Jim Brandt Michael Riley Runner ups: Blatz

Thank you for voting us best of St. Peter Senior Living/Retirement!

We’re honored to serve this wonderful community and are grateful for your support!

Thank you for voting us BEST Hair and nail Salon in St. Peter!

Jessica Tolzman | Allex Jahner | Mary Campbell Veronica Melendrez - Nails Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care | Respite Care Ecumen Prairie Hill 1305 Marshall St., St. Peter ecumenprairiehill.org

Ecumen Sand Prairie 700 Knight St., St. Peter ecumensandprairie.org

To learn more call 507-484-2216

201 Park Row Suite A, St. Peter 507-931-0818 Located in Nicollet Hotel Building

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Optometrist/Ophthalmologist ★★★WINNER★★★ Zachary Dirks Runner ups: Dr. Vonnie Nelson

Pediatrician ★★★WINNER★★★ Dr. Knutson Runner ups: Gazzola

Real Estate Agent/Broker ★★★WINNER★★★ Matt with Pell Runner ups: Judy Conroy K.C. Lundberg with Re/Max

THANk YOu

St. Peter for Voting us Best Local Attraction!

TREATY SITE HISTORY CENTER

Exhibits • Research Gift Shop 507.934.2160

info@nchsmn.org www.nchsmn.org

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Appliance/Home Improvement ★★★WINNER★★★ Don’s Appliance & TV of Minnesota Runner ups: Arrow Hardware & Paint Wise Furniture Company

Auto Dealer (New) ★★★WINNER★★★ Lagers Incorporated

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Clothing/Shoes/Accessories ★★★WINNER★★★ Nutter Clothing Co Runner ups: Her Happy Place Generations Boutique

Furniture/Mattresses/Decor ★★★WINNER★★★ Contents Runner ups: Wise Furniture Company Ashley HomeStore

Runner ups: Heintz Toyota of Mankato Wolf Motor Co., Inc.

Gifts/Antiques/Books ★★★WINNER★★★ Contents

Auto Dealer (Used) ★★★WINNER★★★ Lagers

Runner ups: Olita Gifts & Goods Swedish Kontur Imports

Runner ups: Michels auto sales

Voted best HVaC and Plumbing in St. Peter!

Thank you for voting us Best Baked Goods & Desserts in St. Peter!

Order your Christmas cookies, Truffle boxes, cupcakes and desserts for your family or as gifts for your friends!

Make the office party sparkle with our Box Lunches and sweet treats.

Don’t on’t forget for the stocking stuffers!

320 Sunrise Drive St. Peter, P MN 56082

diamondustbakery@gmail.com • 507-934-9898 diamondustbaker

124 years…

9 years…

RyaN RyaN Plumbing & Heating Electric www.ryanph.com

www.stpeterelectric.com

120 W Nassau St. | St. Peter (507) 931-2720 | ryanpandh@gmail.com Electric

Plumbing & Heating

… since 1896

… since 2011

We are honored that you voted for us!

Thank you!

Ryan Plumbing Team

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Grocery Store ★★★WINNER★★★ Hy-Vee Runner ups: St Peter Food Co-op & Deli Family Fresh Market

Jewelry Store ★★★WINNER★★★ Julee’s Jewelry Runner ups: Exclusively Diamonds Stones Throw Gallery

Liquor Store ★★★WINNER★★★ MGM Wine & Spirits Runner ups: Family Fresh Market

Thank you for voting us Best Insurance Agents!

Nicole Nelson & David Detlefsen Detlefsen Agency 105 S. 3rd Street, St. Peter, MN 56082 Bus: (507) 931-2889 • Fax: (507) 931-3597

www.detlefsenagency.com

“Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.”®

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

Thanks St. Peter for voting us the Best in Clothing, Shoes & Accessories!

Menswear Big/Tall Tuxedo Rentals Dry Cleaning Alterations

N

utter Clothing Co. Downtown St. Peter • 507-931-4340

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Locally owned specialty shop ★★★WINNER★★★ Contents Runner ups: Cooks & Co Gourmet Generations Boutique

Nursery/Garden Center ★★★WINNER★★★ Traverse Des Sioux Garden Center Runner ups: Karen’s Flowers

A special project of St. Peter Herald 311 S Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082 507.333.3100 REGIONAL EDITOR REGIONAL ADVERTISING MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Suzanne Rook DIRECTOR Kathleen Davies Tom Kelling Jennnifer Flowers ASSOCIATE EDITOR Philip Weyhe

Best of St. Peter, 2020 is distributed to subscribers and readers of St. Peter Herald at no additional charge. All advertising contained herein is the responsibility of the advertisers. All rights reserved. ©2020.

We’re proud to have such a great team.

Voted Best Lawn Care in St. Peter!

Thank you Saint Peter for voting for us!

Spencer and Amber Allen

Locally Owned Lawn Service Company

Thank you St. Peter, for voting Arvin Best Auto Mechanic! www.autotronicsofstpeter.com Arvin Vander Plas 36 yrs. Experience

Steve Vogt 22 yrs. Experience

Ricky Torres 15 yrs. Experience

111 Jefferson Avenue 507-934-9290

Simply Green Lawn Service provides professional lawn care services to residential and commercial customers in St. Peter, MN and it’s surrounding areas.

Contact us today for great service from a reputable, locally owned company.

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Voted Best Optometrist in St. Peter!

Buy one complete pair of glasses and get a FREE frame on your second!

Don’t forget to use your flex!

Proudly Serving St. Peter and Surrounding Communities for Nearly 40 years!

Eye Care for the Entire Family, Over 1000 Frames to Choose From, Advanced Testing for Eye Disease Dr. Blake Dirks • Dr. Zachary Dirks • Dr. Vonnie Nelson

www.Stpetereyecare.com ST PETER

LE CENTER

(507) 931-6436 (507) 357-6665

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