Readers' Choice 2019

Readers’ Choice

2019 READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

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Culver’s wins again, top honors in 10 categories

BY KAY JOHNSON johnson@hutchinsonleader.com

C

ulver’s does it again.

In August, Culver’s was recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work.

And now, it is recognized again as the winner in 10 categories in the Leader’s 2019 Readers’ Choice survey.

Culver’s was voted No. 1 in the following categories: Favorite Chicken Favorite Customer Service Favorite Employer Favorite Fast Food Restaurant Favorite French Fries Fastest Drive-Thru Service Favorite Frozen Treat Favorite Hamburger Favorite Salad and Favorite Sandwich It’s not easy to be No. 1 and it’s not easy to stay No. 1, but Culver’s continues to do it.

T his is t he fou r t h yea r t he Hutchinson Leader has hosted the Readers’ Choice survey. The first was in 2006. How were the winners selected? Leader readers — online and in print — were invited to vote for their favorites in more than 60 categories. All areas of commerce were featured ranging from naming your favorite auction service — winner Fahey Sales — to your favorite dance studio — wi nner Touch of Grace — and favorite dentist — winner Josh Campbell at Hutchinson Dental Center. A total of 21,768 votes were cast.

New this year was the selection of the Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival as the Favorite Festival/Celebration.

The two-day event celebrated its 45th anniversary Sept. 13-14. According to Mary Hodson, president of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, it attracts 12,000 people to town. That’s impressive.

Hodson said the festival wouldn’t happen without volunteers. It takes about 70 people to step up and make the event happen year after year.

A returning favorite in the Readers’

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Culver’s team is ready to serve customers. This past summer online readers at hutchinsonleader.com and independentreview.net voted Culver’s as a Great Place to Work. It was the second year in a row the fast food restaurant was honored.

Choice survey is the State Theatre. It earned winner status in two categories: Favorite Date Place and Favorite Family Fun Spot.

This is fourth time the State Theatre has earned kudos as the Favorite Date Place. It won in 2006, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

It’s not surprising it was voted No. 1 as a Favorite Family Fun Spot. It’s a bargain for families looking for an afternoon or evening out. What sets it apart? Friendly service, good prices and movies people want to see.

The art-deco landmark has been a fixture in the downtown landscape since it opened on T uesday, Dec. 28, 1937. It might have gone the way of the wrecking ball if not for the restoration efforts of Miles “Red” and Linda McGonagle, who took on

the challenge of rehabilitating the marquee, building and apartments.

The couple re-opened the State in September 2005.

Another returning favorite is Crow River Golf Club. It has been named a winner in the Best Golf Course category for three years running.

Some of the state’s best golfers played on the club’s 18-hole championship golf course earlier this year when it hosted two of Minnesota Golf Association’s top tournaments: the Mid-Players Championship and the Senior Players Championship, drawing top competition to the links.

The course traces its founding to the 1920s when a simple arrangement of long and short holes was laid out in the pasture at the Ingebretsen

family farm about three miles east of Hutchinson.

The club celebrated its 75th anniversary last year. At the time, Peter Kurvers, general manager and PGA professional, called it “part of the fabric of Hutchinson.”

“You wou ld be hard-pressed to f i nd a not her f r e e st a nd i n g bu siness, there are a few, that has been in continual operation for 75 years or longer,” he said. “Not only is it a business, it is a social epicenter, too, and has been part of the social fabric of Hutchinson for a long time.

You don’t find that.”

The Readers’ Choice Awards demonstrate the best of Hutchinson. On that note, look inside to see the entire list of readers’ favorites.

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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

Fans have chosen their favorites in 68 categories

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veryone has their favorites. Find out who the Hutchinson-area favorites are in this issue featuring the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. The results were culled from online and print voting in more than 60 categories.

FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE

FAVORITE AUCTION SERVICE

Winner: Treasure Shed Honorable Mention: Main Street Antiques

Winner: Fahey Sales Honorable Mention: Steffes Group Inc.

FAVORITE AUTO SERVICE FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANT Winner: Tokyo Grill Honorable Mention: Happy Panda

Winner: Pro Auto Honorable Mention: IAMotive R.M.

FAVORITE AUTO MECHANIC FAVORITE ASSISTED LIVING

FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT Winner: Ecumen Oaks and Pines Honorable Mention: Harmony River Living Center

Winner: Kody Schantzen of Schantzen & Schantzen Honorable Mention: Ditlefsen Terrence CPA

Winner: Pro Auto Honorable Mention: Ryan Messner at IAMotive RM Listings to 5

Staff photo by Kay Johnson

Kwik Trip in Hutchinson was voted the winner in the categories of Favorite Convenience Store and Favorite Car Wash.

THANK YOU

Thanks For Your Vote!

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

for choosing us as your

Favorite Cable/ Internet Provider for the 3rd year in a row!!

235 Franklin St SW

Hutchinson

320.587.2323

nuvera.net

From left to right: John Roach, Dan Honsey, Chris Kleiman, Ben King, Sene Zupke, Gina Fox

131 South Main Street, Hutchinson 320-587-8150 Visit our Web site at www.kraftwalser.com

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If you’re looking for unique or one-of-a-kind items, a great place to shop is the annual Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival in September.

It was voted Favorite Celebration/ Festival.

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We AppreciateYour Voting Us

Thanks for your Votes

FAVORITE MOTORSPORTS SHOP!

for Favorite Place to Buy a Vehicle!

Stop In or Look Us Up Online To See For Yourself!

Stop in for all your motorsports service needs.

154 4th Ave. NE, Hutchinson 320.587.6242 FrankMotorCo.com

JUST E. OF HUTCHINSON ON HWY. 7

320-587-9505 www.funsportsofhutchinson.com

3rd year in a row you have voted us

Thank you to all my wonderful clients and friends who took the time to vote and trust me with their hair!

So humbled!

Fringe Hutchinson

Fringe Hair Studio, 225 Main St. S, Hutchinson,

320-234-3930 Denise Schramm

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Best Place to Buy Jewelry We are honored to have you be our customers We've got great things coming • Anniversary Event • Christmas Specials

Our store is really fun and exciting!

We know because you told us so! “We service what we sell and a whole lot more”

Fringe.hair.studio

138 Main St. S., Hutchinson (320) 587-2230 1-800-514-8270 Mon. 9-7, Tues.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4 HagerJewelry.com

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FAVORITE BOWL OF SOUP AND WHERE

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Honorable Mention: Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival

Winner: Broccoli Cheese at Culver’s Honorable Mention: Wild Rice at McCormick’s

FAVORITE BAKERY

FAVORITE CHICKEN AND WHERE

FAVORITE BREAKFAST SPOT Winner: Cash Wise Foods Honorable Mention: Kwik Trip

Winner: Culver’s Chicken Sandwich Honorable Mention: Pizza Ranch

Winner: County Kitchen Honorable Mention: Hutch Cafe

FAVORITE BANK TELLER AND WHERE

FAVORITE CHILDCARE/ PRESCHOOL

FAVORITE BRIDAL SHOP

Winner: Shari Goldschmidt at Citizens Bank & Trust Honorable Mention: Tabitha Sorensen at Home State Bank

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

Winner: Little Lambs Christian Center Honorable Mention: King’s Kids Christian Preschool

FAVORITE CABLE/INTERNET PROVIDER FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR

FAVORITE BARTENDER AND WHERE

Winner: Nuvera Honorable Mention: Mediacom Communications Corp.

Winner: Ashley Briekreitz at Elks Lodge Honorable Mention: Amelia Becker at Crow River Golf Club

FAVORITE CAR WASH

FAVORITE CHURCH DINNER

Winner: Kwik Trip Honorable Mention: Holiday Stationstores

FAVORITE BINGO PLACE Winner: Elks Lodge Honorable Mention: Hutchinson VFW

Winner: Beeler Chiropractic Honorable Mention: Celeste D. Wherry, DC

FAVORITE CELEBRATION/FESTIVAL

Winner: Soup Suppers at Christ the King Lutheran Church Honorable Mention: St. Anastasia Catholic Church Listings to 12

Winner: Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival

Thanks Hutchinson For the Third Year of Voting Your

DR. JOHN GILLARD

DR. CHELSI SCHUMACHER

Thanks

FAVORITE FLORIST And FAVORITE GARDEN CENTER

for your votes for

Echo Family Dental as your Favorite Dentists

Thanks also for recognizing us for our customer service and our great selection of gifts!

We are blessed to have professionals who care about helping our patients achieve the healthiest smile possible. We remain dedicated to providing state-of-the-art dentistry in a comfortable environment at an affordable cost.

Thank You Coupon

40% OFF Any One Item Offer expires 10/1/19 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.

Nursery

Floral

Mon.–Fri., 9 am–6 pm; Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Closed Sun.

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

945 Echo Drive, Hutchinson • 320.587.2769 EchoFamilyDental.com

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Staff photo by Kay Johnson

Nuvera’s services continue to be No. 1 with voters. The company was voted the winner in the Favorite Cable/Internet Provider category three years in a row: 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Thank You For Choosing Us Your Favorite!

HUTCHINSON’S

For Over 45 Years • Home Decor • Gourmet Food Products • Books & Cookbooks • Candles & Home Fragrance • Cards, Frames & Stationery • Bath Products • Jewelry • Scarves • Womens Apparel • Lake Girl • Baggallini

Simply Beautiful Unique Gifts

THANK YOU FROM THE DOCTORS AND STAFF AT BEELER CHIROPRACTIC We appreciate all of our loyal patients and are honored to be recognized as Favorite Chiropractor.

903 Highway 15 S 320-587-6666 • M–F 8-6

39 YEARS IN HUTCHINSON

114 Main St., Downtown Hutchinson

320-587-2727

Open Tuesday - Saturday Check For Extended Holiday Days/Hours

THANK

YOU

When and where you need it!

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

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.

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

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PROUD TO SERVE THE HUTCHINSON AREA FOR 22 YEARS.

Congratulations

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES AS THE BEST PLUMBERS/HVACS AROUND FOR THE 2ND YEAR!

Danielle Betker Voted Favorite Real Estate Agent Edina Realty is lucky to have a great team of agents to serve the Hutchinson area!

www.B-CPLUMBING.com

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

Products & service you can depend on!

a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate

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

• Wide selection of energy efficient home comfort systems.

• Ask us about Rebates. • Schedule your annual HVAC service today.

“A Sincere and Humble

Thank You AT ACE HARDWARE,

WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU!

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

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!

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!

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

to P Patients ti t and d Friends Fi d for their votes” Dr. Wherry 720 Century Ave S. Suite 108 Hutchinson, MN • (320) 587-8787

THANK YOU! Thank You For Your Vote Of Confidence For The 3rd 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

For Voting Us Your Favorite Place To Buy A Vehicle

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FAVORITE AUTO SERVICE AND MECHANIC! SEE US FOR COMPLETE AUTO CARE

• Brakes • Tires & Wheels • Radiator • Engine Tune Up • Oil Change • Transmission Service • A/C & Heating Systems • Exhaust Systems • Steering & Shocks • And More

Hutchinson Leader

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

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

Thank You!!

For Choosing Us As Honorable Mention

Favorite Financial Advisor

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT WE ARE HONORED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS FAVORITE EYE CARE PROVIDER

COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE We feature fashionable eyewear for your entire family.

Excellence in craftsmanship and service is our top priority.

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

Superior Service Is Timeless

On-site Lab in Hutchinson Lasik Referrals

NEW ERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 107 1st Ave. SW, Hutchinson • 320-587-0459 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 adviser.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria—required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards: 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria—considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients.

Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their client’s assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com.

3,504 Twin Cities-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 671 (19 percent of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2018: 2,622 considered, 591 winners; 2017: 2,304 considered, 836 winners: 2016: 2,083 considered, 854 winners; 2015: 2,673 considered, 825 winners; 2014: 1,931 considered, 844 winners; 2013: 2,151 considered, 863 winners; 2012: 1,256 considered, 624 winners.

Plaza 15, 1059 Hwy 15 S Hutchinson • 320-587-4744 520 Hwy 12 East Litchfield • 320-693-9333 primaryeyecare2020.com

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Special prize giveaway winners

Readers selected Touch of Grace as their Favorite Dance Studio. Pictured is Corrine Olcott, right, working with dancers for the studio’s annual ballet. This year, Touch of Grace is performing “The Nutcracker” ballet Dec. 21-22 at the Hutchinson High School auditorium.

Just for voting in the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, participants were entered into a special prize drawing. The winners were: First prize: Joy Schmitz, Hutchinson, won a $100 gift card.

Second priz e: Gary Graham, Hutchinson, won an e-subscription to the Hutchinson Leader.

Third prize: Kela GoldschmidtRoot, Hutchinson, won two tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE LAW FIRM!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR RECOGNIZING OUR EXPERTISE.

FOR THE BEST COVERAGE Call today.

Jason Lee

Lisa Hill

Neil Jensen

Our Experienced Attorneys Are Here To Serve You!

I appreciate your votes for

Favorite Insurance Agent

Mike McGraw

State Farm Insurance mike@mikemcgraw.net 34 Main St. S, Hutchinson

320-587-2565

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THANKS FOR YOUR

VOTES I AM HONORED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A TOP AUTO SERVICE LOCATION AND 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.

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

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20489 Highway 15 N, Hutchinson

It’s been said Lake Campbell, huge oaks and plenty of green makes the Crow River Golf Course a great spot for golf. Leader readers agreed voting the 18-hole championship golf course as Favorite Golf Course in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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THANK YOU!

Thank you... for voting Dr. Jalayna Smith and Dr. Emily Zoulek as your Favorite Health Care Professionals!

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

JOHN SANKEN Wealth Manager

Jalayna Smith, M.D.

102 Main St. South Suite 211 Citizens Bank Building Hutchinson, MN 320-587-6669

Emily Zoulek, D.O.

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

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 for your votes! #1 Favorite Place to Buy Home Furnishings!

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

Wendy Doering Office Manager

It’s an honor to be chosen Hutchinson’s Favorite Financial Advisor two years in a row!

Todd Starrett

Kelli Starrett

Store Owner

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“Our custom r us to be a part of making you t”. home a place of comfor

Mike Johnson

Heidi Vance

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Nanette LaBonne

Jayson Newcomb

Mindi Hanson

Jordan Starrett

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Warehouse/Delivery

Taylor Schrupp

Klayton Starrett

Warehouse Team

Warehouse/Delivery

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

Aaron Weis

Chad Hagen

Warehouse/Delivery

Warehouse Manager

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Hutchinson Leader

FAVORITE DENTIST

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Honorable Mention: Qdoba Mexican Eats

Winner: Josh Campbell at Hutchinson Dental Center Honorable Mention: Echo Family Dental, Hutchinson

FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP Winner: Caribou Coffee Honorable Mention: Starbucks

FAVORITE EMPLOYER

FAVORITE CONVENIENCE STORE Winner: Kwik Trip Honorable Mention: Holiday Stationstores

FASTEST DRIVE-THRU SERVICE Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Taco Bell

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Winner: Culver’s Tie for Honorable Mention: Dundee Nursery and Floral and Ecumen Oaks and Pines

Winner: John Sanken at Five Star Financial Honorable Mention: Shad Ketcher at New Era Financial

FAVORITE FISH FRY FAVORITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WHERE

FAVORITE EYE CARE PROVIDER

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Jimmy’s Pizza

FAVORITE DANCE STUDIO

Winner: Matthew Hoppe, OD, at Primary Eyecare Honorable Mention: Regional Eye Center

FAVORITE FAMILY FUN SPOT

Winner: Touch of Grace Dance Studio Honorable Mention: Just for Kix

FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER Winner: Snap Fitness Honorable Mention: JrrYoga

Winner: State Theatre Honorable Mention: Wheel and Cog Children’s Museum of Hutchinson

FAVORITE DATE PLACE Winner: State Theatre Tie for Honorable Mention: Tokyo Grill and Zellas

Winner: Knights of Columbus Honorable Mention: Cedar Mills Gun Club

FAVORITE FLORIST Winner: Dundee Nursery and Floral Honorable Mention: Crow River Floral and Gifts

FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT

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Winner: Culver’s

THANKS FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE TIRE CENTER!

Hutchinson Bus Lines, Inc. INT

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Many new and used tires and repair services.

would like to Congratulate

Emil Starke for his recognition in the Reader’s Choice awards:

Favorite Bus Driver Emil Starke has just over 40 years of school bus driving experience. We are lucky and proud to have him as one of our drivers. He is very dedicated to the company and his students that he carries every day. He is transporting grandchildren of students he brought to school when he first started.

THAT is dedication. He is one we can count on, even during planting and harvest season, he stops farming and comes in to drive route 7.

Thank You Emil for your years of excellent and dedicated service.

Our Tire Center Is Here to Serve You! 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

1045 5th Ave. SE Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-234-0888

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Thank You

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

For Voting Us Your

FAVORITE FISH FRY! We appreciate your support and the help of all our volunteers to help make this a successful event.

Join us Friday, February 28, 2020 For our next Fish Fry! 11:30 am – 7:00 pm McLeod County Fairgrounds

Knights of Columbus Hutchinson Council 4797

I am honored to again be voted one of the area’s FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENTS! Thank you!

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 255 Highway 7 East Hutchinson

JAPANESE CUISINE www.tokyogrillhutchinson.

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES WE STRIVE TO GIVE YOUR CHILDREN LOVING CARE EACH AND EVERY DAY! THANKS to our passionate caregivers who provide exceptional care!

Providing Quality Child Care When Parents Can’t Be There

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

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FAVORITE HAMBURGER AND WHERE

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Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Elks Lodge

FAVORITE MEAT MARKET Winner: Benny’s Meat Market Honorable Mention: Cash Wise Foods

FAVORITE FRENCH FRIES AND WHERE FAVORITE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL Winner: Crinkle-Cut Fries at Culver’s Honorable Mention: McDonalds

Winner: Dr. Jalayna Smith Honorable Mention: Dr. Emily Zoulek

FAVORITE FROZEN TREAT AND WHERE FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Below Zero

Winner: William Young, American Family Insurance Honorable Mention: Kim Kotzer, State Farm Insurance

FAVORITE GARDEN CENTER Winner: Dundee Nursery and Floral Honorable Mention: Menards

FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Winner: El Loro Mexican Restaurant Honorable Mention: Sonora’s Mexican Restaurant

FAVORITE MOTOR SPORTS SHOP Winner: Fun Sports Honorable Mention: Yamaha Motorsports and Marine

FAVORITE LAW FIRM FAVORITE NAIL SALON SPA

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE

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

Winner: Crow River Golf Club Honorable Mention: Oakdale Golf Club

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST AND WHERE

Winner: Da Vi Nails Honorable Mention: Nails Spa and Wax

FAVORITE PET GROOMER

FAVORITE HAIR STYLIST/BARBER Winner: Brittany Stoufer at Venus Salon and Spa Honorable Mention: Denise Schramm at Fringe Hair Studio

Winner: Kiley Kruggel at Much Kneaded Massage Honorable Mention: Jamie Risner at Genesis Salon and Enso Spa

Winner: Dana’s Dog Spa and Boarding Honorable Mention: Waggin Tails Dog Grooming Listings to 18

The HomeSource Store is your #1 choice for buying appliances

for making The HomesSource Store your first choice for appliance sales and service for the third consecutive year!

The #1 choice for buying appliances now exclusively offers the #1 most reliable brand in America, Speed Queen!

WINNER WINNER WINNER

2017 2018 2019

TheHomeSourceStore.com

1130 HWY 7 W, Hutchinson ph (320) 234-6700

Your Factory Authorized Appliances Service Center!

2226 E Frontage Rd, Litchfield ph (320) 593-6700

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1st

2nd FAVORITE PORK SANDWICH

FAVORITE BINGO PLACE

TUESDAY @ 5:30 & FRIDAY @ 6:30

FOR YOUR VOTES #2427

It’s Not Too Late for Fall Classes

2nd

FAVORITE BARTENDER ASHLEY

Limited spots available!

FAVORITE HAMBURGER

THANKS FOR YOUR VOTES FOR FAVORITE PRESCHOOL!

WEDNESDAY BURGER NIGHT!

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

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

Congratulations SHERI GOLDSCHMIDT

COME FOR BREAKFAST. STAY FOR DESSERT. THANK We've got some of the YOU for your best breakfast and pie in votes! Hutchinson!

READERS’ CHOICE AWARD:

HUTCH CAFE

Favorite Bank Teller!

122 S. Main Street, Downtown Hutchinson 320-587-2438

CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. (320) 587-2233 www.cbhutch.com Member FDIC

Celebrating 34 years in Hutchinson!

Thank You for Making Us #1

. . . y Hey t n u o C d o e L Mc We are a locally owned and run family business in Hutchinson, MN. Our goal is to treat people fairly and with respect while giving them great values on their home furnishings needs.

“Best Place to Buy Furniture in McLeod County” After many years in the family furniture business, I believe it is the people that make the difference.

Being a co-owners of Factory Direct Furniture for the past 12 years, I believe the key to our success is how we treat our customers and a great product at a great value.

Thank you McLeod County we appreciate your continued support.

We have a great staff that is committed to making your shopping experience great.

Kevin Heikes

Keith Heikes

16919 MN HWY 7 East Hutchinson, MN 55350 • Ph: (320) 587-7283 • Visit us at: fdonline.com

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Dana Duscher, owner of Dana’s Dog Spa and Boarding in Hutchinson, is pictured holding one of her clients.

Her business was voted Favorite Pet Groomer.

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Congratulations

Thanks

Tabitha

Hutchinson For Voting Jamie Risner One of the Top Massage Therapists!

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

www.genesisensospa.com

We also appreciate all the votes for our Hair Stylists!

Home State Bank is proud to have one of the Top Tellers in Hutchinson!

We salute all our tellers that give our customers great customer service every day. www.hsbofmn.com

Willmar 231-1118 Cosmos 877-7211 Litchfield 593-2001 Hutchinson 234-9988

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wants to thank you for voting us the

BEST in Hutchinson! 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 95 Hassan St. SE, Hutchinson (320) 587-4989 williamyoungagency.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries Home Office - Madison, WI 53783

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Group Classes PersonalTraining with CertifiedTrainers Open 24/7 Largest Cardio Selection in Hutchinson Senior Citizen Classes that work on Balance and Fall Prevention • Welcoming Environment in Beautiful Downtown Hutchinson • Private Suites • All levels of Customized Personal Care, including Memory Care • RN-LPN on staff • Doctor Rounds Every Week • Socialization/Daily Activities • Home Cooked Meals

JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT Wednesday, Oct. 2 • 4 - 7 pm Join us for a tour and see 1st hand why the readers in Hutchinson voted us #1... our managers and trainers care abour your total health and wellness needs!

35+ years of providing the best senior living in the area.

Call, Click or Visit for more Information and aTour

cedarcrestmn.com Cedar Crest of Silver Lake 1401 Main Street W., Silver Lake • 320-327-6577

COKATO 201 Broadway Avenue S 320•286•0030

DASSEL 641 Parker Avenue W 320•275•2711

GLENCOE 712 11th Street E 320•864•5565

HUTCHINSON 114 Main St N 320•234•7627

ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS Your health plan will likely cover your membership, and you could be working out for FREE!

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FAVORITE PHARMACIST

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FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY Winner: Hager Jewelry Honorable Mention: Kock’s Jewelry

Winner: The HomeSource Store Inc. Honorable Mention: Menards

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES Winner: Cash Wise Pharmacy Honorable Mention: Alesha Saul at Target CVS

FAVORITE PIE AND WHERE Winner: Apple Pie at McCormick’s Honorable Mention: Sour Cream and Raisin Pie at Hutch Cafe

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY ARTS/GIFTS

Winner: Hutchinson Co-op Honorable Mention: Brandon Tire

Winner: Village Shop Honorable Mention: Dundee Nursery and Floral

FAVORITE PLUMBER/HVAC Winner: B&C Plumbing Inc. Honorable Mention: Plumbing and Heating

by Craig Inc.

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY GROCERIES

FAVORITE PIZZA Winner: Jimmy’s Pizza Honorable Mention: Main Street Sports Bar

FAVORITE REAL ESTATE AGENT AND WHERE

Winner: Cash Wise Foods Honorable Mention: Aldi

FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY HARDWARE FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY A VEHICLE Tie for Winner: Valley Sales of Hutchinson and Frank Motor Co. Honorable Mention: Jay Malone Motors

Winner: Danielle Betker at Edina Realty Honorable Mention: Rachel Huls at RE/MAX Results

Winner: Hutchinson Ace Hardware Honorable Mention: Menards

FAVORITE PLACE TO GET A SALAD FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS

Winner: Culver’s Honorable Mention: Jimmy’s Pizza

Winner: Factory Direct Furniture Honorable Mention: Slumberland Furniture

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THANK YOU for naming ours the

BEST BREAKFAST

THANKS FOR CHOOSING US YOUR

in Hutchinson Servers

and for recognizing our Salads

Apple P

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FAVORITE NAIL SALON! 528 Hwy 7 E, Hutchinson

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

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

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FAVORITE SANDWICH AND WHERE Winner: Cod Sandwich at Culver’s Honorable Mention: Pulled Pork Sandwich at the Elks Lodge

YOU

FAVORITE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Winner: Emil Starke Honorable Mention: Mark Schnobrich

FAVORITE SPORTS BAR

TO OUR VALUED MERS!!

CUSTOM

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

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

 French Fries  Frozen Treat  Sandwich  Fastest Drive Thru  Chicken

COUPON

OUR THANKS TO YOU

ONE FREE CRISPY OR SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH Hutchinson Location Only.

Dine In Only. Exp. Sun. Sept. 30, 2019.

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 Submitted photo

Voters named Jimmy’s Pizza in Hutchinson as the winner in the Favorite Pizza category. The pizzeria also earned honorable mention in the categories of Favorite Salad and Favorite Customer Service. Pictured are owners Joseph and Emily McKeown.

Culvers.com

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get

than a Great Deal!

THANK YOU

pay less for gas.

JOIN more, SAVE MORE! With your purchase of specially marked more Rewards items, you save cents off per gallon on your fuel purchases. And that adds up to significant savings!

to our guests!

2019

1020 HWY 15, Hutchinson, MN (320) 587-7655 • Visit us online at www.cashwise.com

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The readers of Hutchinson Leader voted Cash Wise • favorite place to buy groceries • favorite Pharmacist • favorite bakery