Hutchinson Leader - Readers' Choice 2018

Readers’ Choice

2018

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

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Culver’s earns top honors from Leader readers in nine categories

BY KAY JOHNSON johnson@hutchinsonleader.com

H

ow often have you turned to a friend and said, “I just ate the best cheeseburger ever” or “Wow, that place has super customer service”?

Now you don’t have to rely on word-ofmouth recommendations to find out who is the best. For the second consecutive year, the Leader er readers have spoken.

The first Readers’ ers’ Choice survey took place in 2006. After that, there was an 11-year hiatus before efore it returned in 2017.

This special issue turns the spotlight on the winnerss of the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards..

The Leader received eceived more than 7,500 nominations in n 65 categories. Culver’s earned the most st honors. The local restaurant was voted oted the winner in the following nine categories: ategories: Favorite Bowl of Soup, Favorite rite Customer Service, Favorite Employer, yer, Favorite Fast Food, Fastest Drive-Thru Thru Service, Favorite French Fries, Favorite Frozen Treat, Favorite Hamburger urger Place and Favorite Sandwich.

It’s not surprising prising Culver’s earned top honors nors with voter comments such as these: “I love the fresh resh ingredients and it’s always ways hot.”

“I never leave ve disappointed. The fries ries and burgers are the e best and there’s always ways room for a delielicious frozen cusstard treat.”

“They make custard mixers so fast. I love it.”

It’s a good year for C u lve r ’s .

Recently the business was one of three named a Great Place to Work in McLeod County.

Congratulations also goes to the 35 businesses that were voted winners in their categories in 2017 and then went on and repeated the feat this year. It’s not easy to be consistent, but these businesses earned kudos for meeting and exceeding their customers’ expectations.

In an interesting twist, the McLeod County Fair and the HutchinHutchin son Jaycee Water Carnival f lipped positions this year in the Favorite Celebration/Festival category. Last year, the Water Carnival took the top prize, with the County Fair earning an honorable mention. This year, it’s the reverse.

No mat ter which

one is the winner both events put Hutchinson on the map. The McLeod County Fair consistently attracts about 32,000 people during its five-day run.

This year marked the 144th annual County Fair, while the Water Carnival observed its 76th annual festival in June.

While many summer festivals have cut back on the number of days or activities, the Water Carnival has grown. This year, volunteers coordinated eight days of events, which is no small feat. Year after year, the festival’s largest draw is the Grande Day Parade on Father’s Day. It traditionally brings thousands of people to town.

A lt hou g h t h e r e isn’t a category for recognizing the city of Hutchinson, it deserves a round of applause because t wo of its prop erties — the Hutchinson Aquatic Center and Elks Park —

were winners. The Aquatic Center was named in the Favorite Family Fun Spot category and Elks Park earned kudos in the Favorite Park category.

Visitors remark on the beauty of the city, and much of that credit goes to city employees and volunteers who do a first-class job keeping everything neat and tidy.

The State Theatre, Hutchinson’s artdeco landmark, earned Favorite Date Place in 2006, 2017 and 22018.

The downtown movie palace has been part of Hutchinson’s cityscape since it cit opened Dec. 28, 1937. The first film it T showed was “True Confession” starring Confe Fred MacMurray, Carol Carole Lombard and John Barrymore. Adult admission was 35 cents and children w were charged 10 cents. The building was state of the art for its time and included the very latest — central air-conditioning. air-conditioni Like the State Theatre, Theatre St. Anastasia’s Fall Festival chicken dinner is a voter di favorite. It was named th the winner in the Favorite Chicken Dinn Dinner category in 2006, 2017 and 2018. A reader called it the rea “Best fall festival and chicken dinner.” ch Hutchinson is lucky tto have so many first-class businesses businesse serving the public. The Readers’ C Choice Awards demonstrate the best of o Hutchinson.

Look inside to see the entire list of readers’ favorites.

Store owner Tyler Bratsch was ready to bite into a Deluxe Butterburger at Culver’s. The burger was voted Favorite Sandwich in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.

STAFF PHOTO

BY JEREMY JONES

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THANK YOU for naming ours the

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE CHILDCARE/ PRE-SCHOOL...

BEST FISH FRY

in Hutchinson Servers

and for recognizing our Pancakes

and THANKS to our passionate caregivers who provide exceptional care!

Apple P

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528 Hwy 7 E, Hutchinson

320-587-4940 countrykitchenrestaurants.com Owner/Operator Matt Woelfel

Providing Quality Child Care When Parents Can’t Be There

566 Bluff St., Hutchinson (320) 587-KIDS ekidsinc.com

Thank You Hutchinson for Making

The HomeSource Store Your #1 choice for buying appliances “Thank you for making your locally owned HomeSource Store the “Best Place in Hutchinson to Buy Appliances” for the second year in a row!”

Ross & Adrienne

GE JVM617BLTS Microwave GE JB750BJTS Convection Oven GE GFD28GBLTS Refrigerator

1130 HWY 7 W. Hutchinson, MN (320) 234-6700 2226 E Frontage Rd Litchfield, MN (320) 593-6700

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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

Favorites chosen in 65 categories

W

hat are the Hutchinson area’s favorites? Following are the results of online and print voting in more than 60 categories in the Hutchinson Leader’s 2018 Readers Choice balloting.

FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT

FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE

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Winner: Piehl Hanson Beckman Honorable Mention: Terence Ditlefsen CPA

Winner: Treasure Shed Honorable Mention: Main Street Antiques

PROUD TO SERVE THE HUTCHINSON AREA FOR 21 YEARS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES AS ONE OF THE BEST PLUMBERS/HVACS AROUND!

Higher Standards Come Standard

STAFF PHOTO BY KAY JOHNSON

“Great selection. Prices are reasonable and there is always something new,” a voter wrote about The Treasure Shed, 1110 State Highway 7 E. The business catches the eye of passing motorists with its unique display of the wagon and horses and the vintage truck with the cupola. It’s clear this isn’t your typical antique mart. The Treasure Shed won Favorite Antique Store in 2017 and 2018.

Thanks

Hutchinson FAVORITE

FOR VOTING US YOUR

Products & service you can depend on! www.B-CPLUMBING.com

15 Monroe St. SE • Hutchinson MN We Service All Makes & Models

• Wide selection of energy efficient home comfort systems.

• Ask us about Rebates.

• Schedule your annual HVAC service today.

FITNESS CENTER!

…like we say, good things come to those who sweat!

See why we are the BEST… ALL CLASSES the first week of October are FREE! Classes offered include: Buns N Guns, H.I.I.T it!, Kettlebells, Mix it up, Spin, Spin/Core, Spin/Strength, Strong, Toned & Sculpted, Total Body Conditioning, Yoga, Yoga Sculpt Find a full list of times on Facebook.

Front row: Autumn, Kelli, Mollie Back row: Amanda, Nana, Mandi, Sarah Not pictured: Karen and Cortney

525 South Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson 5

Kelli Pearce 320.552.0024

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We Thank You! Gordon Kable Store Owner

“Our customers, for allowing us to be a part of making your home a place of comfort” Gordy

Your #1 Favorite Place to Buy Home Furnishings!

Favorite Home Furnishing Store

Thank you Hutchinson from your hometown Slumberland team We have a commitment to our customers and our community.

WINNER

51

YEARS

ANNIVERSARY

WINNER

2017 2018

Wendy Doering

Kelli Starrett

Melissa Bradford

Brian Kable

Office Manager

Store Manager

Sales Leader

Sales Associate

Jayson Newcomb

Mike Johnson

Mindi Hanson

Heidi Vance

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Taylor Schrupp

Chad Johnson

Aaron Weise

Chad Hagen

Adam Hathaway

Ralph Galvan

Warehouse Team

Delivery Team

Warehouse/Delivery

Warehouse Manager

Home Delivery

Service Technician

1120 Highway 7 East, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4622 Visit us at: slumberland.com

Eye Care

Excellence

Our “Tradition of Eye Care Excellence” spans for more than 25 years. Today, our dedication and focus on cutting edge technology, advanced diagnostics and surgical techniques has only been surpassed by our commitment to quality patient care.

From the latest breakthroughs in laser and cataract care – to 24 hour emergency eye care services, contact lenses and prescription eyewear – look to Regional Eye Center for a lifetime of better vision.

Michael P. Merck, M.D.

Christopher R. Wallyn, D.O.

Physician and Surgeon

Physician and Surgeon

Amy Nyquist, O.D.

Allan D. Wortz, O.D.

THANKS HUTCHINSON WE ARE HONORED TO BE VOTED FAVORITE EYE CARE CENTER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!

www.regeyecenter.com

320-587-6308

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Get a taste of

FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Authentic Mexican Food including enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, desserts and traditional drinks.

Kids Eat FREE Tuesday Daily Specials & Happy Hour

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES I AM HONORED TO BE VOTED FAVORITE AUTO MECHANIC! Our Focus is Keeping You On the Road A well maintained car in good repair is safer. Your car or truck is a complex mechanical system. As such, it requires regular maintenance and an occasional repair to function properly and reach its maximum useful life.

Operating your automobile with mechanical issues may cause additional damage leading to more costly repairs.

705 Atlanta Ave. SW, Hutchinson • 320-587-0911

We Are Your Design Destination!

WE CUSTOM DESIGN

KITCHENS

MADE SIMPLE From Start To Finish

Great g Financin le b a il a v A

You benefit from proper vehicle maintenance.

IAMotive R.M. is up-to-date with the latest technology for both domestic and foreign models.

We offer synthetic specialty fluids.

Call us at

320-583-3735 to schedule your appointment Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 4 pm

DESIGN SHOWROOM

20489 Highway 15 N, Hutchinson

955 Hwy. 7 W • Hutchinson • (320) 587-6070 Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 am–8:00 pm; Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat. 8:30 am–4:00 pm Veteran Owned Small Business

www.CarpetsPlusColortileHutchinson.com

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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT! I am honored to be voted your favorite, I look forward to working with you in the future.

We are proud to be one of your Favorite Asian Restaurants!

Rachel Huls Broker Associate (320) 583-9711 Office (320) 234-4404 Rachel@RachelHuls.com

Closed Tuesdays • Mon-Wed-Thur 11-3 & 4:30-10pm, Fri 11-3 & 4:30-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm

JAPANESE CUISINE

255 Highway 7 East Hutchinson

www.tokyogrillhutchinson.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES! WE ARE HONORED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FAVORITE IN HUTCHINSON.

HONORABLE MENTION

FAVORITE EYE CARE CENTER Hutchinson

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

218 Main Street S #105 (320) 587-2593 M, T, Th 9-5, Wed 10-7, Fri 7:30-5

Glencoe Dr. Jabin Krassin Dr. Scott Glaser Eyecare for All Ages

Dr. Patty Jilek

From Bridal gowns to tuxes, we have you covered!

Find everything you need for your wedding party.

1201 Greeley Ave. N #3 (320) 864-2020 M, Th 9-6, Tue 8-5, Wed-Fri 9-5

228 Main St. S. Suite 110, Downtown Hutchinson 320.587.8345 • www.veiledbysistersbridal.com

www.southwesteyecare.net

Innovative Print Solutions HELPING YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE Crow River Press provides superior service and quality print solutions, customized to meet diverse customer needs. That’s why local businesses count on us for professional, budget-friendly printing, design, bindery and mailing services.

As a second generation, family-owned printing company, Crow River Press has the experience and knowledge to provide solutions for your business and become a true business partner.

From the creative spark that launches your project to navigating the ever-changing postal regulations, we’ll help put the power of print to work for your business.

A DIVISION OF BIG FISH PRINT SOLUTIONS

170 Shady Ridge Road • PO Box 99 • Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 753-3660 • prepress@crowriverpress.com

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At 3M We Strive To Make The Best It’s no secret that to manufacture the best products you need good people. People who ask questions, who make suggestions and ultimately make decisions.

The Hutchinson area has provided 3M with some of the best people for generations and has played a major role in 3M’s success.

This is a tradition we have both enjoyed and a resource 3M appreciates.

Thanks

238 Main St. S., Hutchinson (320) 587-7117

www.genesisensospa.com

Hutchinson For Voting Us Your Favorite Nail Salon/Spa!

Thanks Hutchinson For the Second Year of Voting

Your

Favorite Florist And Favorite Garden Center Thanks also for recognizing us for our customer service and our great selection of gifts!

Thank You Coupon

40% OFF Any One Item Offer expires 10/2/18 One coupon per person, in stock regular price items only, excludes Corinthian Bells, wire service, gift cards and special orders.

Valid at Hutchinson location only.

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1150 Hwy. 7 East, Hutchinson 320-587-4664 www.DundeeNursery.com

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FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANT

FAVORITE BANK TELLER AND WHERE

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Winner: Tokyo Grill Honorable Mention: Happy Panda

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Winner: Karla Zieman, MidCountry Bank Honorable Mention: Susan Shimanski at Citizens Bank

FAVORITE ASSISTED LIVING  

Winner: Ecumen Oaks & Pines Honorable Mention: Woodstone Senior Living

FAVORITE BARTENDER AND WHERE 

Winner: Bryan Betker at Landy Lodge Honorable Mention: Ashley Breitkreutz at the Elks Lodge

FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP

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FAVORITE BINGO PLACE

Winner: Hutch Auto Body Honorable Mention: Valley Sales

FAVORITE AUTO MECHANIC AND WHERE  

Winner: Ryan Messner, IAMotive Honorable Mention: Pro Auto

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Winner: Elks Lodge Honorable Mention: Hutchinson VFW

FAVORITE BOWL OF SOUP AND WHERE

FAVORITE BAKERY STAFF PHOTO BY JEREMY JONES

Next time you’re looking to warm up, head to Culver’s. Its wild rice soup was voted Favorite Bowl of Soup.

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Winner: Elena’s Bakery Honorable Mention: Cash Wise

Where Your Stories Continue....

Woodstone Senior Living Community gives senior citizens the opportunity to live on their own... but continue to be active to the degree they wish.

Featuring care suites and memory care.

• Private Apartments • 24 Hour Staffing • RN on Staff • Home-Cooked Meals • Social, Recreational & Wellness Activities • Health Related Services offering care at all levels

Stop in and see why more people are calling Woodstone Senior Living home... and why people voted for us as Favorite Assisted Living!

Call today for your personal tour!

1025 Dale Street SW, Hutchinson

320-234-8917 www.woodstoneseniorliving.com

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Winner: Wild Rice at Culver’s Honorable Mention: Onion at Landy Lodge

I didn’t think I needed, or would enjoy a senior living community.

Boy, was I wrong!!

I Love it here!

Joan Johnson I have lived at Woodstone for almost a year, and in that time I have made a lot of valuable friendships...

The breakfasts are really good around here!

Gilbert Schultz

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THANK THA

YOU

TO OUR VALUED MERS!!

CUSTOMERS

VOTED FAVORITE:  Customer Service  Employer  Fast Food Restaurant  Hamburger  Bowl of Soup

 French Fries  Frozen Treat  Sandwich  Fastest Drive Thru  Chicken (Honorable Mention)

FILE PHOTO

The McLeod County Fair was the winner in the Favorite Celebration/ Festival category. For 144 years, the County Fair has served the residents of McLeod County. It offers five days of fun for people of all ages.

COUPON

OUR THANKS TO YOU

ONE FREE CRISPY OR SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH Hutchinson Location Only.

Dine In Only. Exp. Sun. Sept. 30, 2018.

One Per Original Coupon Per Person.

Culver’s of Hutchinson 1510 Montreal St. SE 320-234-8333 Open 10:00 am–10:00 pm Every Day

Culvers.com

FAVORITE BREAKFAST AND WHERE

FAVORITE CHICKEN AND WHERE

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Winner: Eggs Benedict, McCormick’s Honorable Mention: Pancakes, Country Kitchen

Winner: Pizza Ranch Honorable Mention: Spicy Chicken at Culver’s

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR FAVORITE CABLE/INTERNET PROVIDER  

Winner: Nuvera Honorable Mention: Mediacom

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Winner: Randy Jurgenson, Crow River Chiropractic Honorable Mention: Beeler Chiropractic

FAVORITE CHURCH DINNER FAVORITE CAR WASH   

Winner: Kwik Trip #316 Honorable Mention: Maytag Car Wash

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FAVORITE CELEBRATION/ FESTIVAL

Winner: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, chicken dinner at Fall Festival Honorable Mention: Faith Lutheran Church’s meatball supper

FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP  

Winner: McLeod County Fair Honorable Mention: Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival

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Winner: Caribou Coffee Honorable Mention: Dunn Brothers

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Thank You!!

For Choosing Us As Honorable Mention

Favorite Financial Advisor

THANK YOU FOR VOTING SONORA’S FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT HUTCHINSON, MN

Brandi Eckstein, Shad Ketcher, Susan Brickzen, Jackie Jensen, Lisa Hauer

Superior Service Is Timeless NEW ERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. SHAD KETCHER 107 1st Ave. SW, Hutchinson • 320-587-0459 info@newerafinancial.com Securities offered through J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. (JWC) Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through New Era Financial Advisors, Inc. & J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. (JWCA). New Era Financial Group, Inc., New Era Financial Advisors, Inc.& JWC/JWCA are unaffiliated entities.

Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Financial Advisor is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past endorsement of Financial Advisor by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized advisor.

Kids Eat FREE *

EVERY THURSDAY with purchase of a regular priced adult meal.

HAPPY HOUR DAILY* Half Price Nachos & Drinks

$1.00 DOMESTIC TAPS $3.00 MARGARITAS

Thank You FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND VOTING US AS YOUR #1 AUTO BODY SHOP. - SCOTT & JOE

* Ladies Night EVERY WEDNESDAY WE ESD 1/2 PRICED MARGARITAS Lime, Strawberry, Raspberry, Mango, or Peach

LUNCH TIME SPECIAL 11-2 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

$

2 OFF

ENTREE EXPIRES 10/3/2018

15 2nd Ave., Hutchinson 320-587-7600 Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-9 pm; Fri.-Sat. 11 am-10 pm • Sun. Closed to see our daily specials.

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FAVORITE CONVENIENCE STORE

FAVORITE EYE CARE PROVIDER

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Winner: Kwik Trip #316 Honorable Mention: Holiday

FAVORITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WHERE  

Winner: Regional Eye Center Honorable Mention: Primary Eyecare

FAVORITE FAMILY FUN SPOT 

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Dundee Nursery & Floral

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Winner: Hutchinson Aquatic Center Honorable Mention: Hutch Bowl and Squeaky’s

FAVORITE DANCE STUDIO  

Winner: Kelly’s Dance Academy Honorable Mention: Touch of Grace Dance Studio

FAVORITE DENTIST  

Winner: David Mach, Hutchinson Family Dentistry Honorable Mention: Josh Campbell, Hutchinson Dental Center

FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT PHOTO BY JUSTIN BAYSINGER

Leader readers have voted the State Theatre the Favorite Date Place in 2006, 2017 and 2018. It’s a popular destination for families, too.

Remarkably, the art deco movie palace has not raised its prices in more than 12 years. “Cheap, great popcorn and fun employees,” a voter wrote.

FAVORITE DATE PLACE

FAVORITE EMPLOYER

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Winner: State Theatre Honorable Mention: Zella’s

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: 3M

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Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Taco John’s

FASTEST DRIVETHRU SERVICE  

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: McDonald’s

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Your Complete Automotive Service Center WE SERVE ALL MAKES & MODELS Our team of experts are certified specialist qualified to assist you no matter where you purchased your vehicle. We couldn’t be more thrilled to service it!

Thanks For Your Vote!

We are Honored To Be Your Favorite Law Office For the Second Year in a Row!

We Will Not Be Undersold On Any New Vehicle

WWW.JAYMALONEMOTORS.COM

320-587-4748 • 1-866-662-9243 1165 Hwy. 7 West • Hutchinson Therapeutic Massage...

Just for the Health of it!

Serving the Hutchinson area since 1989 45 Adams St., Hutchinson • 587-2992 “Reflection Our Hearts Through Our Hands”

• Relaxation • Deep Tissue • Sports • Pre/Post Natal and Infant Massage • Geriatric Massage • Seated Chair Massage • Connective Tissue • Myofascial Release and Unwinding/CST • Dynamic Body Balance • Hot Stone Massage • Reflexology • HealingTouch • Spring Forest Qigong • Reiki • Salt Glow • Aromatherapy and Raindrop Technique with Young Living Essential Oils

“Thanks Hutchinson for voting me your Favorite Massage Therapist for the Second Year!

I look forward to serving you in the future.”

Sandy Radloff

Left to right; Gina Fox, Benjamin King, Chris Kleiman, Dan Honsey, Sene Zupke, Steve Hettig

OFFERING SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF LAW: Business & Corporations • Wills & Estate Planning Probate • Real Estate Employment Problems • Divorce Accidents (No fee unless you recover money)

WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE THE HUCHINSON COMMUNITY. 131 South Main Street, Hutchinson 320-587-8150 Visit our Web site at www.kraftwalser.com

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The Hutchinson Aquatic Center was the winner in the Favorite Family Fun Spot category.

It has been a popular attraction since the water park opened in June 2017.

FILE PHOTO

Thank You To Our Customers Voted Honorable Mention

Favorite Family Fun Spot Favorite Sandwich

Thank y you... for voting Dr. Jalayna and Diane as your Favorite Health Care Professionals!

We are honored to have many in our staff, who are truly dedicated to their patients.

Jalayna Smith, M.D.

Hwy. 7 W., Hutchinson • 320-587-2352

Clinic 320-234-3290 or Toll Free 800-944-2690 www.HutchHealth.com

Diane Muckenhirn MSN, CNP

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Thank You For Making Our Car Wash

(Across from Days Inn on Hwy. 7 West)

!

FOR THE BEST COVERAGE Call today.

Thank You For Voting Us Honorable Mention For Favorite Auto Mechanic!

I appreciate your votes for Favorite Insurance Agent

575 Jefferson St SE, Hutchinson 320-234-9690 www.ProAutoMN.com

mike@mikemcgraw.net 34 Main St. S, Hutchinson

Mike McGraw State Farm Insurance

320-587-2565

OUR TIRE CENTER IS HERE TO SERVE YOU!

INT

Many new and used tires and repair services.

Thanks For Your Votes As Favorite Tire Center!

Christine Ruppert FIC, Diane Knorr CLU, FIC, CLTC; Rollie Ebent LUTCF, FICF, FIC; Jean M. Hallberg FIC, CLTC

Focused on Your Financial Goals • • • •

Investment Services Retirement Strategies Traditional and Roth IRA’s Life Insurance

• • • •

Long Term Care Insurance Fixed and Variable Annuities Educational Funding Options Estate Strategies

116 Main St. S., Hutchinson • 320-587-6440 470 Highway 7 E., Hutchinson • 320-587-2244

Hutchinson Co-op 1110 Hwy 7 W, Hutchinson (320) 234-0407 Tire Center (320) 234-0420 Fastlube (320) 234-0416 Service Center (320) 234-0414

www.hutchcoop.net

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FAVORITE FISH FRY

FAVORITE GARDEN CENTER

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Winner: Country Kitchen Honorable Mention: Knights of Columbus

FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER  

Winner: SWEAT Honorable Mention: Snap Fitness Center

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Winner: Dundee Nursery & Floral Honorable Mention: Crow River Floral

FAVORITE FRENCH FRIES AND WHERE  Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: McDonald’s

FAVORITE FROZEN TREAT AND WHERE  

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Below Zero

Winner: Crow River Golf Club, Hole #2 Honorable Mention: Oakdale Golf Club, Hote #9

FAVORITE HAIR STYLIST/ BARBER 

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Winner: Dundee Nursery & Floral Honorable Mention: Menards

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE AND HOLE

FAVORITE FLORIST  

Hutchinson Leader

First-Place Tie: Angela Kahl, Robert Michaels, and Tara Shonerd, Fringe Salon Honorable Mention: Deb Heilman, Fringe Salon

FAVORITE HAMBURGER PLACE  

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Elks Lodge

Hutchinson Bus Lines, Inc.

would like to Congratulate

Larry Anderson for his recognition in the Reader’s Choice awards:

Favorite Bus Driver Hutchinson Bus Lines, Inc would like to congratulate Larry Anderson for his recognition in the reader’s choice awards for Favorite Bus Driver. Larry came to us in the spring of 2014 as a new bus driver but you would never know it. He is a very consciences driver. Always looking out for the safety of his students and of the other vehicles on the road. He has a wonderful relationship with the students on his bus. We constantly get phone calls and emails from parents telling us how much their children like Larry as their bus driver. We are proud to have Larry driving for us.

Thank you Larry for your work ethic and we hope for many more years of driving. Congratulations from all of us at Hutchinson Bus Lines.

STAFF PHOTO BY KAY JOHNSON

1045 5th Ave. SE Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-234-0888

“Friendly, great variety, good prices, great sales,” a voter wrote about Dundee Nursery & Floral, 1150 State Highway 7 E. The business earned two wins and two honorable mentions this year. It was recognized as the winner in the Favorite Florist and Favorite Garden Center categories and earned honorable mentions for Favorite Customer Service and Favorite Place to Buy Arts/Gifts.

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The St. Anastasia Fall Festival chicken dinner was named the winner in the Favorite Church Dinner category. It takes many hands to produce the awardwinning chicken dinner. Working in the kitchen were, from left, Geri Block, Amy Albrecht, Ramona Greenhaw and Gladys Lickfelt. “This was a record-setting year with 604 dinners served, the highest in 10 years,” said Lori Thul, parish administrator and social concerns coordinator. “We really couldn’t do it without our wonderful volunteers who work the dinner.”

SUBMITTED PHOTO

STOP IN AND SEE WHY OUR TEAM MAKES BUYING YOUR NEXT SET OF TIRES

A GREAT EXPERIENCE! Voted Hutchinson’s Favorite Place To Buy Tires For the Second Year.

Competitive prices on the brand of tires you want. We offer quality installation using computerized spin balancing equipment and up to date touchless mounting equipment.

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY BINGO! JOIN US MONDAY & THURSDAY 5:30 PM SATURDAY 12:30 (OCTOBER-APRIL)

Lic.#A-00125-002

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VFW Post 906 247 1st Ave. SE, Hutchinson • (320) 587-9929

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Thanks For Your Votes For Favorite Nail Salon!

Da V i Nails 1300 Hwy 15 S., Hutchinson | (320) 234-6641 Mon-Fri: 9:30am-8:00pm | Sat: 9:30am-6:00pm | Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

It’s Not Too Late for Fall Classes Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon 12:30-3:00 pm Limited spots available!

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE PRESCHOOL!

320-484-2354 www.kingskidshutchinson.weebly.com

FOR MAKING USYOUR FAVORITE.

STAFF PHOTO BY JEREMY JONES

Bo Young of American Family Insurance was voted Favorite Insurance Agent for 2018. Mike McGraw of State Farm Insurance earned an honorable mention. Last year, McGraw won the category and Young received an honorable mention.

FAVORITE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

FAVORITE MEAT DEPARTMENT

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Winner: Dr. Jalayna Smith, Hutchinson Health Honorable Mention: Diane Muckenhirn, specialized nurse practitioner, Hutchinson Health

Winner: Cash Wise Honorable Mention: Benny’s Meat Market

FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT   

SPORT’S BAR WITH 14 4 - TV’S SHOWING YOUR FAVORITE GAMES.

MAIN STREET SPORTS BAR

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Winner: Sonora’s Mexican Restaurant Honorable Mention: El Loro Mexican Restaurant

FAVORITE LAW FIRM

FAVORITE MOTOR SPORTS SHOP

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16 Main Street North Hutchinson

(320) 587-2760

Winner: Bo Young, American Family Insurance Honorable Mention: Mike McGraw, State Farm Insurance

Winner: Kraft Walser Law Office Honorable Mention: Melchert Hubert Sjodin

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST AND WHERE

FAVORITE NAIL SALON SPA 

mssbpizza.com 

Family Owned and Operated 

Winner: Sandy Radloff, Hutchinson Therapeutic Massage Honorable Mention: Rachel Wanus, Main Massage

Winner: Fun Sports Honorable Mention: Yamaha Motorsports & Marine

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Winner: Genesis Salon & Enso Spa Honorable Mention: DaVi Nails

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FAVORITE PARK  

Winner: Elks Park Honorable Mention: Library Square

FAVORITE PHARMACIST  

Winner: Brad Lueneburg, Family Rexall Drug Tie for Honorable Mention: Laura Longie, Cash Wise, and Jenny Demere, Walmart

FAVORITE PIE AND WHERE  

Winner: Apple Pie at McCormick’s Honorable Mention: Apple Pie at Country Kitchen

FAVORITE PIZZA AND WHERE  

Winner: Main Street Sports Bar Tie for Honorable Mention: Jimmy’s Pizza and Domino’s Pizza

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS  

Winner: Slumberland Honorable Mention: Ashley Homestore

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A VEHICLE  

Winner: Valley Sales Honorary Mention: Jay Malone Motors

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES  

Winner: The HomeSource Store Honorable Mention: Sears

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY GROCERIES  

Winner: Cash Wise Honorable Mention: Aldi

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY HARDWARE  

Winner: Ace Hardware Honorable Mention: Menards

STAFF PHOTO BY KAY JOHNSON

Voters named Main Street Sports Bar the winner in the categories of Favorite Pizza and Favorite Sports Bar. Holding one of the downtown business’s popular hot-from-the-oven pizzas was manager Jesse Berglund.

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FAVORITE BARTENDER ASHLEY

FAVORITE BINGO PLACE

TUESDAY @ 5:30 & FRIDAY @ 6:30

FAVORITE PARK ELKS PARK

2nd FAVORITE HAMBURGER

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WEDNESDAY BURGER NIGHT!

Pull tabs available. Lic. #A00196-002 Hwy. 7 East, Hutchinson • 320-587-3116 Open at 3 pm Tues.–Sat.

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We know because you told us so!

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“We service what we sell and a whole lot more”

Mon. 9-7, Tues.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4 HagerJewelry.com

THANK YOU!

38 YEARS IN HUTCHINSON

When and where you need it!

Hours: M-F 8-5:30; Sat. 8-Noon

THANK

TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US WITH YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS. BRANDON TIRE STRIVES TO BE THE BEST AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS.

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BestForPlace to Buy Jewelry the 2nd Year!

786 Hwy. 7 West, Hutchinson • 320-587-2270

I am truly honored to serve this great community 102 Main St. South Suite 205 Citizens Bank Building Hutchinson, MN 320-587-6669

JOHN SANKEN Wealth Manager

Securities and advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Five Star Financial Resources are independent of SagePoint Financial Inc.

THANK YOU

Several Group Classes Available!

FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE EYE CARE PROVIDER

COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Designer Eyewear & Sunglasses

We feature fashionable eyewear for your entire family.

Excellence in craftsmanship and service is our top priority.

On-site Lab in Hutchinson Lasik Referrals

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FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY  

FAVORITE BRIDAL SHOP

Special prize giveaway winners

Winner: Hager Jewelry Tie for Honorable Mention: Kock’s Jewelry and Lillians

Just for voting in the Readers’ Choice Awards, participants were entered into a special prize giveaway. The winners were:  First prize: Mike Richter, Glencoe, won a $150 gift certificate,  Second prize: Kristy Rice, Silver Lake, earned a print and online subscription to the Hutchinson Leader, and  Third prize: Sarah Petersen, Silver Lake, won two tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES  

Winner: Town & Country Tire Tie for Honorable Mention: Brandon Tire and Cenex

FAVORITE PLUMBER/HVAC  

Winner: B & C Plumbing Inc. Honorable Mention: AEM Mechanical Services Inc.

FAVORITE SANDWICH AND WHERE  

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT AND WHERE  

Winner: Rachel Huls, RE/MAX Results Honorable Mention: Cheryl Dooley, Hometown Realty

Winner: Deluxe Butterburger at Culver’s Honorable Mention: Hamburger at Squeaky’s Grill & Bar

FAVORITE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER  

Winner: Larry Anderson Honorable Mention: Bob H.

FAVORITE SPORTS BAR  

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Winner: Aubony Bridal and Boutique Honorable Mention: Veiled by Sisters Bridal

FAVORITE PET GROOMER  

Winner: Dana’s Dog Spa Honorable Mention: Hutchinson Pet Hospital

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY ARTS/GIFTS

Winner: Main Street Sports Bar Honorable Mention: Buffalo Wild Wings

FAVORITE CHILDCARE/ PRESCHOOL  

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Winner: The Village Shop Honorable Mention: Dundee Nursery & Floral

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Winner: Little Lambs Tie for Honorable Mention: King’s Kids Christian Preschool and Kids Inc.

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Winner: John Sanken, Five Star Financial Resources Tie for Honorable Mention: Thrivent Financial and Shad Ketcher, New Era Financial

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE LAW FIRM!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR RECOGNIZING OUR EXPERTISE.

Thank You For Your Vote Of Confidence For The 2nd Year!

Little Lambs Christian Center serves children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old with a Preschool Education Program for children ages 3-5 years old.

Our teachers and staff are dedicated to the education of young children and are filled with the love and saving grace of Jesus. We set the stage for lifelong learning and nurture the children in a loving and safe environment. Little Lambs Christian Center provides each child with a Christian atmosphere where Christian education and values are planted and nurtured.

For more information call Little Lambs at 320-587-2629 www.littlelambsmn.com

Deja Weber

Lisa Hill

Neil Jensen

Our Experienced Attorneys Are Here To Serve You!

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Hutchinson Leader “All of the employees are so great and really care for the residents,” a voter wrote. With an endorsement like this it’s not surprising Ecumen Oaks and Pines, 945 and 1015 Century Ave S.W. in Hutchinson, was voted the winner in the Favorite Assisted Living category.

Earlier this year, the senior living community earned the 2018 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight, a national health care customer satisfaction measurement company.

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Thank you to all of our guests that we have had a chance to work with on a daily basis.

THANKS FOR VOTING US THE BEST TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

AT ACE HARDWARE,

WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU!

We pledge to be Ace Helpful. Helping you is the most important thing we have to do today. We offer 150+ years of Hardware experience!

So we thank you for voting Ace Hardware your FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

When you want the best retail service, excellent hardware advice, and the right tools at the best price... there’s only one place to go–Ace, The Helpful Place!

105 Washington Ave. E. Downtown Hutchinson Mon.-Fri. 7:30-8:00 pm; Sat. 8:00-5:30 pm; • Sun. 9:00-4:00 pm

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to Kathy, Tom, Brian and Tracy for providing extraordinary service and to all of our customers for allowing us to inspire, protect, and restore your dreams.

Insure Carefully, Dream Fearlessly.

WILLIAM "BO" YOUNG AGENCY

THANK YOU to our clients for voting us

95 Hassan St. SE, Hutchinson (320) 587-4989 williamyoungagency.com

FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT

American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries Home Office - Madison, WI 53783

Thank You For Choosing Us Your Favorite!

HUTCHINSON’S

in Hutchinson.

We strive to be the single resource for all your accounting and income tax needs.

THANK YOU! For Voting Us Your Favorite Place To Buy A Vehicle

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Simply Beautiful Unique Gifts

114 Main St., Downtown Hutchinson

320-587-2727

Open Tuesday - Saturday Check For Extended Holiday Days/Hours

And Honorable Mention For Favorite Body Shop

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