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6,710 CONTEST PARTICIPANTS 56,198 NOMINATIONS 92,928 VOTES 259 WINNERS

Look inside to see who was voted Best of the Western Edge!

More Than Open Prairie: The Best of the Western Edge showcases quality of life

By James B. Miller, Jr. Editor of The Dickinson Press

The final numbers are in and we want to thank the 6,710 people who voted, casting 56,198 nominations between Nov. 22 and Each year The Dickinson Press sets out to Dec. 3, 2023. Of the nominated businesses highlight the very best of southwest North and individuals, the top 3 (or more if there Dakota in our annual Best of the Western was a tie) moved onto voting held from Dec. Edge contest. The purpose of this contest is to 6 through 17, 2023, where 92,928 votes were showcase the people and businesses that make cast and 259 were determined winners. our corner of the world a remarkable place to Today we announce the winners of categolive, do business and flourish. ries that run the gamut of life on the WestThe “Legendary State” is made all the more ern Edge, from the best burger and pizza, to so by the Western Edge and her serene prai- the best healthcare professional services and rie paradise, kindhearted people and eco- Realtors, to the best retail specialties and gas nomic mobility. stations. The winners are a selection of some of We seek in this publication to recognize the the best personal services that keep our homes countless individuals, professionals, organiza- in order, children educated, spirits high and tions and businesses who comprise the soul of communities strong. our community and were voted on as the very The winners have many reasons to be best by YOU, our readers and digital members. proud, but not everyone can finish first. Know

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that it does not diminish the commitment or the effort of the countless unnamed individuals, businesses and groups who share the same passion and desire to be the best they can be every day.

Each and every one who gets up each morning and pulls on their boots and goes to work and tries to be the best that they can be to make a difference in our communities are the real winners.

We at The Press want to congratulate the winners and encourage everyone to take notice of the awards displayed in their place of business or employment. Our goal since the beginning has been to recognize and celebrate what was this year’s Best of the Western Edge, as voted by you. Join us today in this celebration.

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To schedule appointments in any of our locations call:

 701.483.1000 

Killdeer Clinic 95 Hill Top Dr. Killdeer, ND

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1679 6th Ave W. Dickinson, ND

Richardton Clinic

Connecting the Dickinson area to Christ “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Tell of all His wonders.” – Psalm 105:1-2

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“We know you have a choice.

Thank you for using State Street Tax.”

Our firm provides outstanding service to our clients because of our dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality.

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“Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available and to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept anything less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you.”

Christopher Matysek, EA, MST Managing Partner

Christopher has years of valuable knowledge in the field of tax consulting specializing in advanced entity structures, business and estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and multi generational wealth transfers. He is an insightful, trusted advisor with expert ability to assess business needs and goals, develop innovative concepts, and implement processes and strategies that positively impact performance and growth.

Karen Dassinger, CPA

Firm Advisor • Email: KarenD@StateStreetTax.com

As a former Internal Revenue Service agent, Karen enjoys tax research and tax law interpretation. Her area of expertise is focusing on compliance and tax strategies.

She is a member of the North Dakota State Board of Accountancy.

Tina Sutto, AFSP

Firm Manager • Email: TinaS@StateStreetTax.com

Tina has been with State Street Tax for over 9 years. In this time, she has set up numerous LLC’s with the ND Secretary of State. She prepares Individual and Corporate Returns. She oversees and assists with bookkeeping and accounting. Tina is a Notary Public in the State of North Dakota. Tina enjoys gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Jolene Diamond, AFSP

Administrative Associate • Email: JoleneD@StateStreetTax.com

Jolene greets our clients as they walk in the door. She directs phone calls and schedules appointments. She assists with bookkeeping, accounting and supports senior staff. Jolene enjoys spending time outdoors and with family & friends.

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2024 Best of the western edge winners PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DISABILITY ADVOCATES Angel Advocates LLC

AUCTION COMPANY

DRY CLEANERS

Big D & E - Ed Praus Auction

Paradise Dry Cleaning and Laundry

BANK

ENGINEERING FIRM

Gate City Bank

Highlands Engineering & Surveying

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

FUNERAL HOME

The Real Estate Co.

Stevenson Funeral Home

COMPUTER REPAIR

INSURANCE COMPANY

Brian Kopp

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE Brian Kopp

CREDIT UNION

Western Cooperative Credit Union

Bravera Insurance

LAW FIRM

Ebeltoft Sickler Lawyers PLLC

MACHINE SHOP

Dakota Tool & Machine

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PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE

Parking Lot Perfections - Mark Decker

PARKING LOT STRIPING LinePro

PRINTING SERVICES Quality Quick Print Inc

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING State Street Tax and Accounting Advisors

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Dog Training Services Available!

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In response to wearing hearing aids making them look old, I lov2. How often do you recommend individuals to get their hearing ingly remind my patients, “If anything makes you seem old, it’s the assessed? need to continually ask others to repeat themselves because you can’t Annual hearing evaluations are highly recommended for those understand them—not the device in your ear.” over the age of 60, whether or not they perceive hearing difficulties.

Not only that, but untreated hearing loss has been linked to Additionally, adults working in noisy professions, those who have loud hobbies, those who have a known hearing loss and wear hearing serious issues like isolation and loneliness, depression and anxiety, aids should schedule annual hearing tests, and all should schedule a cognitive decline and worsening of dementia. Hearing aids can stimhearing test if they notice changes, especially sudden changes in their ulate the degenerating auditory system and provide new sensory hearing or tinnitus. For all other adults, it is a general guideline to information to the brain.

So if you (or a loved one) have been struggling with hearing loss, have your hearing assessed every 3-5 years.

3. Can you describe the services that your center offers please schedule a hearing test with us. We will work with you to address any concerns or fears you might have and find the right treatto customers?

Cerumen (ear wax) removal, custom hearing protection (our most ment that fits your needs.

5. Do you have anything else you would like the readers to know? popular is for hunting or “shooters protection”), comprehensive I just want to say thank you to my current patients for supporting hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fittings and many other hearing aid related services. In addition, we pride ourselves in provid- me and if you are not a patient of mine yet, I invite you to become a ing our patients with an exceptional experience from start to finish patient and I look forward to serving you soon!

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VETERINARY CLINIC/PET HOSPITAL

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Country Rose Café

West Dakota Veterinary Clinic

BRUNCH

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GROCERY STORE

BURGER

Cash Wise Foods

Blue 42 Sports Grille & Bar

ICE CREAM

CAKES & DESSERTS Easy Sweets Bakery

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Mulligan’s Catering

COFFEE SHOP Daily Perks

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2024 BEST BANKER

JEREMIAH THORPE NMLS # 929494

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ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

KID FRIENDLY

Brickhouse Grille

Pizza Ranch

SALAD

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LIQUOR STORE

Blue 42 Sports Grille & Bar

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SANDWICHES

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ORGANIC FOOD SELECTION

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AFTERMARKET AUTO REPAIR Chad’s Automotive Clinic

AUTO BODY REPAIR

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AUTO DETAILING

Fine Details Auto Spa

AUTO GLASS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT Just-In Glass

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Framing • Roofing • Siding

Seamless Gutters

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CAB COMPANY

Dickinson Public Transit

CAR AUDIO & ELECTRONICS Xtreme Installation LLC

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Specializing in asphalt shingles & metal roofs.

Certified installers for Certainteed & Malarkey roofing products!

Locally Owned & Operated.

Licensed & Insured.

Dickinson, ND • 701.483.9609 kahmconstruction@gmail.com www.kahmconstruction.com

Serving the Dickinson Area Since 2009!

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TIRE STORE George’s tire

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TOWING SERVICE

The Hub Convenience Stores

East End Auto & Truck Parts Inc.

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT

USED CAR LOT

Sax Motor Co.

DIESEL TRUCK REPAIR Performance Truck Center

GAS STATION

The Hub Convenience Stores

Autorama Auto Sales and Rentals

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HEARING AID CENTER

Krystal Clear Hearing Center

BARBER SHOP

IN-HOME SENIOR CARE

DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge

Northland Pace Senior Services

BEAUTY SALON

Take 5 Massage

CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY

Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic

MASSAGE

Salon 21 by Sara

MEDICAL CLINIC

High Plains Dental P.C.

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#1 BIKE SHOP “A place where little minds are inspired to learn and create brilliant ideas; a fun and caring daycare and preschool for children to play and explore. “

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OPTOMETRY OFFICE Advanced Vision Center

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NAIL SALON

ORTHODONTICS - BRACES

Nails Studio

Hollevoet & Welk Orthodontics

OBGYN MEDICAL CLINIC

ORTHOPEDICS - BONE

OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY

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WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS!

701.483.6978

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PEDIATRICS CLINIC

Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic

Smithies Hotshot Services

PHARMACY

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ND Pharmacy

Denny’s Electric

SENIOR CARE FACILITY

PLACE TO WORK IN THE OIL PATCH

CountryHouse Residence

Lime Rock Resources

SPA

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TANNING SALON Aloha Tan

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Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic

OIL PATCH

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DANCE STUDIO Artistic Exchange Dance Studio

AREA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Trinity Catholic Schools

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Smithies Hotshot is a transportation, crane, and logistics company located in Dickinson, ND servicing the Bakken and surrounding areas for over 13 years

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This community has been extremely loyal to our business. I have 3. How long has Vapes been in business and how has the company great respect for the long-lasting relationships that have been built over the years. evolved over time?

Approximately 20 years ago I started making e-juice and disposables 8. How does Vapes ensure that its products are safe and of high quality in my basement. The smokeless tobacco industry that began with for its customers? low-voltage cigarette look-alikes has evolved to include customized, In an industry full of clones, fakes and knock-offs we go through strenhigh-wattage devices capable of generating enormous clouds of vapor. uous effort to ensure all of our products are authentic quality products.

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Emergency Preparedness Gear and Food (REDYMAXX), CBD, Candles to be 95% better for your health than smoking, and its effectiveness as a (CANDLE CITY CO), Smoothies, Shakes, Juices, Lattes, Iced Coffee, Sup- quitting aid means you’re more likely to succeed in cutting down or quitting, which is the biggest benefit of all. As a two pack a day smoker I can plements (SUPS) & Kratom.

5. How has the company adapted to the changing landscape of the personally attest to this.

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THANK YOU OU Bravera is an employee- and director-owned financial institution that is proud to serve the Dickinson community.

Thank you for voting Bravera Insurance Best Insurance Company!

Bravera Insurance is an equal opportunity provider. Products and services offered through Bravera Insurance are: * Not a deposit * Not FDIC insured * Not insured by any federal government agency * Not financial institution guaranteed.

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Bakken Paws Animal Rescue

FIRE DEPARTMENT

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VOTED AS YOUR BEST PAINTER ON THE WESTERN EDGE Where do I start? When thinking of all of the great things my Dad has taught me or showed me, and there are a ton, the best thing I think of that my dad has shown me or shared with me is his smile. Throughout my life and even through some tough times the one thing I can always count on is to see his smile and his positive attitude. Just like his work ethic his smile comes through rain or shine.

He is always willing to help out by lending a hand. He is such a family man. I know we miss him daily, but our family is proud to share him with Dickinson. If you’re lucky enough to meet my dad or know him I’m sure he will also share a joke or two along the way. Thank you Dad for everything.

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My dad has always loved with his whole heart. He always puts in so much time and effort when it comes to important things in his life and he’s such a dedicated family man. He is incredibly hard-working, and has always instilled in his children how important it is to show up and work hard for the things that you want in life. He has the best sense of humor, and always try to make the best of each situation life brings! If you know my dad you know how light hearted and funny he is and just a nice man to be around! Thank you dad for always showing us unconditional love and support and congratulations on 40 plus years with Dean Kluver painting and winning best in the west! What an amazing accomplishment!!

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Thanks again Greg and the next round is on us!

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The Readers of Dickinson Press Best Of The Western Edge Voted Cash Wise Best • Grocery Store • Organic Food Selection

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financial investment, and meaningful volunteering we can In 1921, Chester A. Coborn opened a one-room produce strengthen our community and thrive together. store in Sauk Rapids, MN. He founded the store on freshSS| THEDICKIN E R P SO N We strive to deliver a unique shopping experiness and focused on providing his neighbors with the N O S ence. We want to exceed your expectations high-quality goods they needed at fair prices. with each visit. We offer all guests MORE Over a century later, that legacy is still Rewards where you can save with digital strong today, especially in our Cash Wise coupons. Plus MORE Reward members can Dickinson store. Since arriving in 2015, BEST OF THE also save on gas with MORE Fuel Rewards we’ve prided ourselves on being a communi– save $0.01 per gallon for every $10 spent. ty staple for always providing fresh and local WESTERN EDGE Our Celebrate MORE site offers unique recipes products at reasonable prices and supporting RE E and helpful resources for busy families. We offer this remarkable community that continues to A DE C I RS ’ C H O a floral department and liquor store. We provide in-store support us. shopping, or you can order online and have your At Cash Wise, our goals are simple: groceries brought to your car curbside. Simply We strive to serve people. Guest experience is our number one focus. We are continually adding new products that are promotion- put, Cash Wise is your remarkably fresh, ally exciting and delivering what our customers want and need. Every incredibly friendly homecustomer who comes into our store is valued and treated as if they were town grocer! the most important one. Our employee-owners are empowered to take ownership of guest focus and enrich each visit so our customers will continue their patronage.

We strive to inspire healthy living. We know consumers are particular about their whole food and organic options. We are too. Our produce team and natural foods department work diligently to ensure the products we offer are as locally sourced from regional vendors as possible.

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We have been in Business for over 7 years now. So much has changed and yet still the same. We changed location in the spring of 2020. We initially did have small pets for sale but the rescue need is so great for small animals and reptiles as well that we opted out of that. We’ve had many amazing team members over the years.

Bakken Paw Rescue also won Best Place to Volunteer, and Bonnie Fetch took home the Volunteer of the Year award - please tell us more about your non-profit and how you’ve helped the animals in our community.

Bakken Paws fosters, vets and cares for found stray and homeless pets in our area. We adopt out to approved homes when the pets are ready. Woofta Hosts cats for Bakken paws as well as small animals and reptiles. You can meet many of the Bakken Paws cats in the Woofta Cat Room!

3. What do you want more pet owners to know about Woofta?

Woofta is a local, family, women owned business! We love all the pets and families that come to see us and support us.

4. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Bakken Paws welcomes volunteers of all ages to volunteer with the cats. We also are always in need of foster families. Reach out to bakkenpaws@outlook.com if interested!

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HOME & GARDEN APPLIANCE STORE

Fleck’s Furniture & Appliance

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

LAWN CARE

Greenwood Lawn & Tree Care

LUMBER YARD

Bosch Lumber Co

MATTRESS STORE

CDB Construction

I.Keating Furniture World

CARPET CLEANERS

MORTGAGE LENDER

Action Cleaning Service

CLEANING COMPANY Action Cleaning Service

DUCT CLEANING

Action Cleaning Service

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Denny’s Electric

EXCAVATION COMPANY BG Excavation Inc

FURNITURE RENTAL

Appliance & Furniture RentAll

FURNITURE STORE

I.Keating Furniture World

GARBAGE SERVICES Public Works

GRADING & HAULING Martin Construction, Inc.

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Kahm Construction

HARDWARE STORE

Newby’s Ace Hardware

HEATING & AC

Fire and Ice Refrigeration Heating and Air

HOME AUDIO/VISUAL Blue Hawk Audio & Video

HOME DECOR & FURNISHINGS Joy

HOME REMODELING

Floor To Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

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PAINT STORE

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

PAINTER

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PEST CONTROL

Quality Xterminators

PLUMBER

Mann’s Plumbing & Heating

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Heart River Properties

REAL ESTATE COMPANY the real estate co.

ROOFING CONTRACTOR Kahm Construction

SELF STORAGE FACILITY All Season Storage

SEPTIC SERVICES Roughrider Septic

TITLE COMPANY The Title Team

TILE CONTRACTOR/ INSTALLATION

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One

WINDOW CLEANING J B’s Window Cleaning

WINDOW REPLACEMENT Viking Glass of ND Inc

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Fleck’s started in 1934 in Dickinson, selling home appliances like coal stoves and kerosene refrigerators. Over the years, as appliances evolved from manual to motor driven wringer washers, to electric refrigerators, to microwave ovens and now to highly efficient smart appliances, we have grown and have tried to provide the most current options for our customers.

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We have a large variety of kitchen and laundry appliances on display and a warehouse full of in-stock merchandise of the most popular products. For more unique or custom appliances, our professional sales staff is very knowledgeable and able to assist in finding just the right products for each customer.

Our Appliance Service Department is dedicated to maintaining the proper operation of all the appliances we sell. We have 4 full-time technicians in the Dickinson store, and two in the Bismarck store (with combined experience of over 80 years) along with our parts and warranty administration. So, when their home appliances aren’t in tip-top shape, we want to help our customers with that too.

and operated by Frank and John Fleck. They were soon joined by Frank’s sons, Al, Bill and Hank who carried on in the business from the 1940’s into the 1990’s. Hank’s wife, Gen, joined the business in the 1970’s and is still working in the accounting department. In 1996, Hank’s daughter Kris and her husband Charlie Franzen took over the business, expanding to the current location on West Villard Street in Dickinson and in 2002 opened a new location on Main Street in Bismarck. In 2008, their son Jason joined the business, managing the Bismarck store and is now co-owner with Charlie and Kris. Their daughter Stephanie also joined the business in 2017 and currently works in the Bismarck store as the office manager.

In the last 25 years, appliance sales, similar to most retail operations, have been strongly affected by the internet and the influence of large box stores. This shift in the industry has led to less customer service for consumers, which does not match with our core mission of personalized attention. We therefore aligned ourselves many years ago with a large buying group called BrandSource that brings together small independent retailers like us to pool resources for better buying power/better pricing with the manufacturers along with top marketing resources, website management, and other critical business tools. This has allowed us to provide competitive pricing, good product availability, and the most current resources to be at the leading edge of the retail appliance industry.

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AGRI-BUSINESS CROP INSURANCE COMPANY Dakota Community Insurance

FARM CHEMICALS

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

FARM EQUIPMENT

Gooseneck Implement

FARM EQUIPMENT REPAIR

SEED DEALERS Ridl Farms

LIVING & LEISURE APARTMENT COMPLEX Lincoln Meadows

BIKES

Steffan Saw & Bike

CAMPGROUND

Patterson Lake Recreation Area

CIGAR SHOP

Gooseneck Implement

DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge

FARM SUPPLIES

EVENT PLANNERS

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FEED DEALERS

Woody’s Feed & Grain Co

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FLORIST

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GIFT SHOP

Faith Expressions Christian Store

GOLF COURSE

Heart River Golf Course

GUN STORE Runnings

HOBBY/GAME STORE Battle Bunker

HOTEL/MOTEL/INN

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

INTERNET PROVIDER Consolidated Telcom

JEWELRY STORE Britton Jewelers Ltd

KID’S STORE Deja Vu Tots

PET BOARDING

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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC has grown to be one of the Nation’s foremost Agricultural and Specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.

Helena Agri-Enterprises offers virtually every input that is used in production agriculture.

The primary goal of Helena employees in sales locations is to help customers succeed by providing high-quality products and technical advice that turns problems into solutions.

For all your Agronomy needs • Seed • Crop Nutrition • Crop Protection • Custom Application • Precision Agronomy Services The Helena Team is ready to help you with important agronomic decisions for a successful growing season.

Please call 1-844-418-6333 • New England, ND

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Congrats to Joe Hanstad, Gate City Investment Services, voted "Best Financial Planner" in The Dickinson Press' Best of the Western Edge!

Learn more about Joe and his community involvement at GateCity.Bank/JoeHanstad • 701-551-1889

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Gate City Bank and Gate City Investment Services are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using the name Gate City Investment Services, and may also be employees of Gate City Bank. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from and not affiliates of Gate City Bank or Gate City Investment Services.

Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are: Not Insured by FDIC or Any Other Government Agency | Not Bank Guaranteed | Not Bank Deposits or Obligations | May Lose Value

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BARTENDER

Gabi Schneider - Rusty Rail Saloon

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SPORTING GOODS

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Runnings

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SPORTS LEAGUE

Riquelmy Barrera - Blue 42 Sports Grille & Bar

STORE IN DOWNTOWN DICKINSON

Cassandra Steffes, DC - Steffes & Selinger Chiropractic

STORE IN PRAIRIE HILLS MALL

Jackie Ewoniuk - Little Free Pantries

TATTOO

Pete Dobitz - DHS Baseball Head Coach

TOURIST ATTRACTION

Sarah Crossingham - School of Education

TRAVEL AGENCY

Russ Fast - Therapy Solutions

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Jared W. Gietzen - Kubik, Bogner, Ridl & Selinger PLLP

Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Faith Expressions Christian Store Backyard Play Cafe

Altered Ink Tattoo Parlor Medora Musical

All Travel Matters

The Saucy Blonde Boutique

VAPE SHOP Vapes

INDIVIDUALS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Angel Kessel - Roosevelt Elementary School

ARCHITECT

Derek Twogood - GT Architecture

ATTORNEY

Marissa Cerkoney - Ebeltoft Sickler Lawyers

AUCTIONEER

Ed Binstock - Big E Auction Service

AUDIOLOGIST

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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR COACH

COLLEGE PROFESSOR - DSU COUNSELOR

CRIMINAL ATTORNEY DELIVERY PERSON Randy Binstock - UPS

DENTIST

Dr. Duffy Meyer - High Plains Dental

DJ

Norris Marx - Rusty Rail

ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

Marissa Cerkoney - Ebeltoft Sickler Lawyers

FAMILY MEDICINE PROVIDER

Elizabeth Fridrich - CHI St. Alexius Health

FINANCIAL PLANNER

Joe Hanstad - Gate City Bank

GUNSMITH

Krystal Mann - Krystal Clear Hearing Center

NightOwl Repair - Joe Ackerman

AUTO SALESPERSON

Jared Steiner - Sax Motor Co.

David Dolechek - Farmers Insurance

BANKER

Shantel Twogood - Heart River Elementary

Darian Casavant - Kirkwood Bank & Trust (Tie) Jeremiah Thorpe - Dakota Community Bank & Trust (Tie)

BARBER

Paul Ellerkamp - DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge

INSURANCE AGENT

MUSIC INSTRUCTOR NURSE

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Backyard Play Cafe ! u o Y k n a Th BEST PLACE FOR KIDS TO HAVE FUN! We appreciate your support for our small business!

BEST store in prairie Hills mall!

PLAY DATES & COFFEE DATES BIRTHDAY PARTIES BALLOONS, DECOR & MORE! SPECIAL EVENTS HOLIDAY FUN FAMILY GATHERINGS CORPORATE CATERING

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

OBSTETRICIAN/ GYNECOLOGY DOCTOR

Kori Knudson, PT - RehabVisions

Dr. Tom Arnold - West River Health Services

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Taia Klaman - Inspiration Station

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Rayel McCoy Chatter Pediatric Therapy

RADIO PERSONALITY

Rod Kleinjan - KDIX Radio

OPTOMETRIST

REALTOR®

John Hanstad - Badlands Eye Clinic

Ashlee Kelleher, Realtor - Century 21 Morrison Realty

PEDIATRICIAN

SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Marc Ricks, MD - Sanford Health

Beth Decker - Trinity Elementary East (Tie) Sara Berger - Heart River Elementary (Tie)

PERSONAL TRAINER

Natalie Hall - West River Community Center

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Henry Mack - Roosevelt Elementary

PET GROOMER

SCHOOL TEACHER - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cailie Brewer - The Barking Lot

Angela Skaarvold - Hope Christian Academy

PHARMACIST

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SCHOOL TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL Pete Dobitz - Dickinson High School

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Aubrey Bjordal - Chatter Pediatric Therapy

TRAVEL AGENT

Rachel Buresh - All American Travel

VETERINARIAN

Pete Dobitz

Henry Mack

Sara Berger

Best School Teacher - HS Dickinson High School

Best School Principal Roosevelt Elementary

Best School Paraprofessional (Tie) Heart River Elementary

Dr. Tim Janke - West Dakota Veterinary Clinic

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Bonnie Fetch - Bakken Paws Animal Rescue

WAITRESS/WAITER

Brittney Schnaidt - Blue 42 Sports Grille & Bar

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Best Music Instructor Heart River Elementary

Best Administrative Assistant Roosevelt Elementary

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BEST OF THE will always do all that we can to keep them We have had a number of participants in our WESTERN EDGE well cared for and safe in their homes, for as program for several years, increasing the length of long as possible. They want to be in their own time they are able to stay in their home and improvRE A DE CE home, so that is our goal too. We meet weekly to RS ’ C H O I ing their quality of life.” discuss any changes in the needs of our participants and “If a participant needs their level of care increased, we what we can do to meet those needs.” respond to that need, by providing the increased care they need.

Northland PACE provides a wide variety of support for people If an increase in level of care is needed, the cost of the program does not ages 55 and older in the areas of Dickinson, Gladstone, Richardton, increase. If their level of care decreases, which often happens, we decrease South Heart, and Taylor. care in those areas. Participants remain independent and healthier lon“We provide medical management for our participants. Our nursger, when they are encouraged to do as much for themselves as they can.” es coordinate all provider visits and doctor appointments and also The approximately 33 participants in the program must meet the oversee medications”, Simon said. “We provide a wide variety of services in the home, such as: housekeeping, meal-prep, assistance minimum nursing home level of care and be able to remain safe in their with bathing, and assistance with dressing. We also provide physical homes, at the time of enrollment into the program, in order to qualify for therapy and occupational therapy, either in the home, or at our Day PACE services.

“We have medical staff on-call 24 hours per day, so we can be very Center. We also have a Social Worker on staff to help with emotional concerns or any behavioral concerns, as well as providing assistance responsive to our participants, when they are having an emergency need,” with any necessary paperwork, such as Medicaid applications. PACE stated Simon. “We respond to those needs in the best way possible, to has our own dietary staff and we provide activities for participants best assist the participant at that time.”

PACE also provides transportation for all participants, for medical who attend the Day Center. We have our own nurses, CNAs and medical providers, which helps us to respond to participants needs in appointments, and to allow them to attend our Day Center and take part a very timely manner.” in the activities available there.”

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Congratulations on winning in the Home & Garden category “Best Electrical Contractor” and an Oilfield category “Best Laydown”. Denny’s Electric is proving to be a multifaceted company. What can you tell us about your history?

Since 1978, Denny’s has been a family-owned and operated business serving the Dickinson community and surrounding areas!

This company was founded by Denny and June Haller. Denny’s passing in 2006 turned ownership to his son Cory Haller, along with his wife Joelene. Denny’s son Danny is also the company’s VP and Operations Manager. The company went through the ’80s oil boom in the area specializing in service, and industrial work.

In the ’90s, the generator business was brought on board, and we grew our service work to many residential, commercial, restaurant, and agricultural areas. The company grew to service most of Southwestern ND in the ’90s. In the ’90s, we also grew to do electric motor repairs for agricultural, commercial and industrial divisions.

When Cory took over the company after his dad’s passing, the company moved to our current location we are at today. The company grew quickly after that point offering the highest, cutting-edge services to our area, putting us ahead of our competition and giving the company the competitive edge needed to be the leader we are today in our industry. Our goals are to keep the

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What sets Denny’s Electric apart from others in your industry?

Denny’s Electric is versified in all areas of the electrical industry, covering everything from basic residential electrical services all the way to commercial an gnarly everything in between.

What are services you offer that some people in the area do not know about?

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Service. We also do Smart Home Automation, we are a WINCO and Generac Select Dealer and servicer.

For anyone looking to get into the electrician field, what differentiates Denny’s Electric from other companies in southwest ND? Denny’s Electric is now offering an Apprenticeship Program. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team of skilled professionals.

Some area residents might be surprised to learn you sell and service spas, what can you tell us about Blu Haven Spas?

Blu Haven Spas is Dickinson’s premier Hot Tub & Sauna Dealer. We offer free delivery if within 100 miles. We’re happy to provide local technicians that are Sundance Certified.

We have been selling spas locally for over 20 years. Not only do we prepare you for owning your spa, we are there along the way with any questions or service you may need. Rest easy knowing that we will make certain your shopping experience is excellent, because we understand the things that are meaningful to you: family, friends and creating memories that will last your whole life. When it comes to Dickinson spa dealers, we’re the finest around.

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DO MORE. ENGAGE MORE. LIVE MORE.

Thank you to all that supported us in the contest!

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and much more. Despite their differing titles, each member A staple in the Dickinson community for more than 20 of the CountryHouse team is committed to resident care years, CountryHouse provides exceptional care for indiSS| THEDICKIN E R P SO N and plays their part to ensure the health and happiness viduals with memory loss, most often due to a diagnoN O S of all. sis of dementia. Over time, we’ve grown in Our care team, under the oversight of both memory care expertise and the services Director of Nursing Jaycee Holcomb, prowe’re able to provide for the residents of our vides expert and loving care for all residents. community. As the area’s only assisted livBEST OF THE We’re thrilled that Jaycee was named one of ing community that’s completely dedicated the top 3 nurses in our area. She is a caring to memory care, we’re proud to have served WESTERN EDGE and dedicated professional who consistently goes hundreds of families, both local to Dickinson RE E above and beyond to provide exceptional care for and further away within our surrounding region.

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Individuals from North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana have made CountryHouse their home.

Life enriching opportunities Families that choose CountryHouse for their loved one, typically do The biggest thing that makes CountryHouse unique is our commitso for these reasons: ment to life enrichment. We focus on ensuring good resident health in four ways: physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual. Daily bus rides get residents out and about, lunches at restaurants or outings to other A homelike atmosphere Any good memory care community should feel like home, and local events or hotspots keep residents connected to the communiCountryHouse is no exception. No space is off-limits to residents of ty-at-large. Fun everyday activities like exercise, flower arranging, our community, we encourage them to make full use of their entire playing cards, crafts, manicures, and live music keep our days exciting. home. Every day, you can see smiles, interactions between residents At CountryHouse, we take every opportunity to celebrate – whether it’s something special like a birthday or holiday, or even just a day that and staff, and a loving environment that promotes comfort for all. ends in “y.”

If you’re curious about memory care or looking for a home for someExceptional Staff Our team consists of caregivers, med-techs, administrators, life one who you love, reach out to CountryHouse. We invite you to take enrichment staff, culinary professionals, maintenance specialists a tour of our community and experience our uniqueness for yourself!

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EDUCATING THE WHOLE STUDENT - MIND, BODY AND SOUL

Trinity Catholic Schools CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS OF THE 2024 BEST OF THE WESTERN EDGE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED!

BEST AREA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Trinity Junior High & High School

BEST PARAPROFESSIONAL (tie) Mrs. Beth Decker - TEE

BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Trinity Elementary West

BEST COMMUNITY EVENT Trinity Mardi Gras

BEST PRESCHOOL Titan Tots Preschool

BEST BOOSTER CLUB Trinity Athletic Boosters

BEST PLACE TO WORK Trinity Catholic Schools

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SO Schools! Please let us know what you attribute to these well-deserved wins ranging from PreK You won Booster Club - Titan Athletic Boostthrough Senior High. ers and Community Event - Trinity Mardi Gras To receive these accolades for our schools - how does your fundraising help the students BEST OF THE serving early childhood through high school and tell us a little bit about this year’s Mardi WESTERN EDGE is truly an honor and a nod to our system-wide Gras event. commitment to our mission. The mission of Trinity RE While we are one of the most affordable nonpublic A DE CE I O R H S’ C Catholic Schools, “educating the whole student – mind, schools in the state, as a vibrant, 501(c)(3) nonprofit school body, and soul” is central to how we approach education each system we rely on fundraising efforts to help offset to the cost day and we are aligned in this mission. In addition, our Titan of educating our students and keep tuition affordable for families. Our families are committed to our mission and appreciate our approach to Titan family of alumni and friends reaches far and wide, and much of partnering with them in the formation of their children. As such, they recognize the valuable opportunity they have in being able to send their this legacy comes from the significant opportunities to volunteer alongchildren through the Trinity Catholic Schools system from preschool side good friends while helping our beloved schools. This year, we are until they walk across the stage with their high school diploma in hand. celebrating the 60th Annual Mardi Gras, making it the longest-running Throughout our schools, our team strives to awaken greatness in each community event in Dickinson. As one can imagine, it takes thousands student, helping them to achieve their potential in becoming who God of volunteer hours to achieve success through this event each year. This called them to be, and this spreads beyond the classroom and into our year, we are thrilled to welcome “Surf’s up,” a Beach Boys Tribute band, many extra-curricular and volunteer opportunities—in essence, helping and will continue to offer our delicious meals, our popular raffle featuring our students to be their best at every age and stage helped us to earn the grand prize of a brand new car, our entertaining Midway carnival, and this recognition for being our best at every Trinity school and we are so everyone’s favorite, BINGO! This three-day event is a community staple, but is only one of several ways that our Titan Family connects with one grateful for this recognition. another. Our Trinity Athletic Boosters are one of the many ways our You also won Best Place to Work - Trinity Catholic Schools, and Beth Titan Family comes together for the benefit of our students and schools Decker at TEE tied for Best School Paraprofessional - please tell us how and they really are the best! They work year-round to help raise money your staff plays an integral role for TCS. to support our athletes and help with things like facilities improvements We are blessed by the love and dedication our talented faculty and and transportation needs; and while doing so, our volunteers find themstaff bring to Trinity Catholic Schools every single day. An often shared selves creating lifelong friendships while advancing the mission of Trinity quote from John C. Maxwell is “you’re only as good as the people you have Catholic Schools. around you.” This sentiment holds true at Trinity—our faculty and staff are instrumental to our success as a school system and to being named What do you want more families with school age children to know the Best Place to Work. Beth Decker is one of the many people who make about Trinity Catholic Schools?

Trinity such a special place and it is a joy to see her recognized as Best When considering a nonpublic education for their children, the first School Paraprofessional because she is so deserving. She is a Trinity things that seem to stand out are the simple, yet valuable differences— graduate herself, a Trinity parent and she represents so well the many like small class sizes, standard dress (aka: uniforms), and traditional incredible people working in our schools. In addition to supporting our values. Upon closer look, parents then learn that Trinity Catholic Schools teachers each day and helping our kids, Beth goes above and beyond— attending games and activities outside of school so she can cheer them on offers a unique educational experience for families who seek to awaken both inside and outside of the classroom. Beth truly adores our kids and greatness in their children. Using the three pillars of Catholic school they adore her. To ensure we recruit and retain top talent like Beth, our formation: intellectual, human, and religious, we are able to offer rigorous administration and school board embrace a “hiring for mission” strategy academics, impactful extracurricular experiences, and significant opporthat helps connect great faculty and staff who are here to help us achieve tunities for students to develop their faith. Our core values demonstrate, our mission, while helping them on their professional and personal life in a meaningful way, tangible concepts that help our students become journeys. Time and time again, we hear feedback that our team finds successful in their future endeavors. Parents who are looking for an edusatisfaction in living out their vocation, and being called to something cational experience where they are valued partners in helping their chilbigger at Trinity Catholic Schools. We bring Christ in the classroom, not dren recognize their potential as positive contributors in Christ’s world only through prayer, but by helping our students understand the biggest should schedule a tour or visit us to learn more about the significant value subjects and how God shaped the world in which we live. Students of Catholic education!

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Record number of Contest Participants (6,710) and Winners (259) during the 2024 Best of the Western Edge Readers’ Choice Contest

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This is The Dickinson Press’ 7th year of hosting the Best of the Western Edge Readers’ Choice Contest.

The most amount of votes cast for any contest participant, Randy Binstock, UPS (Best Delivery Person) had the most votes cast this year.

The increase of winners from year 1 to year 7. In 2018 there were 166 winners/ categories. In the 2024 contest there were 259 winners/categories. A few of the new categories to be added next year are Best Property Manager and Best Home Design/Drafting!

The date the 2024 Best of the Western Edge Readers’ Choice Contest will start: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Recap

2024 Best of the Western Edge Readers’ Choice Contest

The nomination phase ran from 11/22/23 - 12/3/23. Contest participants had the opportunity to create original nominations for area businesses and individuals. After this initial stage of the contest, the top 3 (or more in the case of a tie) nominees in each category moved onto the voting phase from 12/6/23 - 12/17/23.

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Nomination: 11/27/24 - 12/8/24 Voting: 12/11/24 - 12/22/24 Winner’s Announced in the Winner’s Magazine: 1/29/25 https://thedickinsonpress.secondstreetapp. com/2025-Best-of-the-Western-EdgeReaders-Choice-Contest/ Questions or comments about the contest?

Want to see something added next time?

Please call Jenn Binstock, Advertising Sales Director, at The Dickinson Press at 701-456-1222.

To our 2024 Best of the Western Edge Sweepstakes Winner, Lakyn Lombard, of Dickinson, ND. Lakyn cast nominations and votes which resulted in winning a $100 gift card to a winning business of their choice.

Congratulations Lakyn, and thank you to all the contest participants that took the time to nominate and vote this year!

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