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2 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Turning 65? Retiring?Call us for direction!
L to R: Jordan Carver, Robert Oshel, Denise Deike, Nancy Goettl, Brent Friedrichs, Tamera Phillips,Barb Schwartz, Jesse Schilling,Thomas Deike.
1409 N. Riverfront Dr.507.388.1000
migmn.com
L to R: Molly, Gail, Bonnie, Lee, Monica Voted #1Travel Agency
Travel & Cruise Center507-625-3153 • 800-422-0831
www.thetravelandcruisecenter.com
We create home for olderadults, wherever theychoose to live.The Ecumen St. Peter team is proud to provide independent living,assisted living, memory and respite care at Ecumen Prairie Hill,and assisted living at Ecumen Sand Prairie. We’d love to meet you.Please call Lisa at 507-484-2203 for a tour or more information.
Ecumen Prairie Hill1305 Marshall StreetSt. Peter, MN 56082
Ecumen Sand Prairie700 Knight StreetSt Peter, MN 56082
www.ecumenstpeter.org
Front row: Nicki Rehnelt, Housing Director; Melanie Marti,RN, Sand Prairie; Heidi Lohre, RN, Prairie Hill. Second row:Becky Tapper, Sand Prairie Life Enrichment Coordinator;Janet Geisler, Life Enrichment Director; Rachel Hauschild,Human Resources Representative. Third row: Joyce Wilcox,Prairie Hill and Sand Prairie Food & Beverage Manager;Tami Brandt, Business Office Manager; Lisa Hofferbert,Sales & Marketing Manager. Fourth row: Doug Mehlhaff,Environmental Service Director.
CommerCialindustrial
arChiteCturalsheet metal
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
ARCHITECTURALSHEET METAL
NEW ROOF & REROOFREPAIR & MAINTENANCE
CRANE RENTAL24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
507-388-4112 KATOROOFING.COM
Award WinningRoofers
Since 1977
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NORTH MANKATO MORTUARY - NORTHVIEW2060 Commerce Dr. • 507-388-2288
MANKATO MORTUARY1001 N. Riverfront Dr. • 507-388-2202
Thank You for Voting Us
Best Funeral Home 2015!
Celebrating Life...One Family at a Time
PAUL’S PLUMBING AND HEATING1990
2015
25years
(507) 257-3812licensed • bonded • insured
MN Lic. #PM 059146
Established in 1990 and locally owned by Paul and Terry Kvitek, Paul's Plumbingand Heating is celebrating their 25th year in the plumbing and heating business.Paul's is an Eagle Lake based company specializing in plumbing and heatingservice, repairs, remodeling and new installations. They serve customers in thegreater Mankato area and surrounding communities.Paul's provides professional, high quality workmanship and backs it up withexceptional experience, friendly, courteous service and a fair price to bothresidential and commercial customers.
Call today for service you can trust.
Partnering with you toEnhance our Communities.Community Bank is proud to be part of the communitieswe call home. We are a full service bank with offices inMankato, Amboy and Vernon Center. As a locally ownedand managed bank, we don’t think of these areas as ourmarkets, they are our homes.
MONEY MATTERS. WORK SMART. LET OUR TEAM HELP YOU BRING THE TWO TOGETHER.
MANKATO St. Andrews Dr. 507.385.4444 & Madison Ave. 507.625.1551
VERNON CENTER 507.549.3679 I AMBOY 507.674.3300
We loan money to build local businesses and ourneighbors homes. Whether you’re opening your firstsavings account, planning for retirement, or starting a newbusiness, our philosophy is the same - to serve the needsof the communities that we call home.
QuentinBeadell
MikeOgaard
MikeKing
JulieVetter
EricBoelter
GregUrevig
BobBeadell
AlyssaBowers
AndySchroeder
MelanieMiller
JustinGiefer
KatieOtto
SteveCarlson
ShawnNelson
BenHoffman
AmandaBohlke
MikeKunkel
KarenLloyd
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Back Row (L-R): Drew Hagstrom, Joe Frederick Jr., Todd Joyal & Mitch PurdyFront Row (L-R): Brian Dodgen, Amanda Wieland, Travis Hanson & Chelsey Knutson
Follow Us On Twitter @ bwwkatohutchFind us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bwwmankato
www.buffalowildwings.com
Hilltop Mankato (Next to Home Depot)
507-385-9464
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 20 YEARS!
Your Furniture Store of Choice… for 70 YearsWe’ll save you money on all your furniture,
flooring, window treatments and design needs.
PERSONAL SERVICE - FREE DELIVERY - GIANT SELECTIONFlexsteel • La-Z-Boy • Sealy • Ashley • and More!
16 No. German Street • Downtown New Ulm354-2716 or 1-800-9NU-FURNwww.newulmfurniture.comFREE DELIVERYOPEN Mon, Thurs 8:30am-7pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5pm; Sat 8:30am-4pm
802 S. Front St.Mankato, MN507-387-4081
or our agency, and Auto-OwnersInsurance, 99.9% just isn’t goodenough… we want to provide our
customers with 100% satisfaction! Contactour agency about our “Super OutstandingService” today – we’ll work hard
to exceed your expectations!
Our goal is to exceedyour expectations.
Back row (L-R): Thomas Philippi, Matthew Michaletz, Gail Michaletz, Jon Michaletz, Barbara Campbell and ScottMichaletz. Front row (L-R): Anne Giese, Brenda Kreinbring, Stacy Witte and Carrie Pyzick. Not pictured: Stan Stutz
and Carol Olinger.
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Jay Bauder, MDFamily Medicine
Hiromi Maruyama, MDFamily Medicine
Sara Davis,Nurse PractitionerFamily Medicine
Amy Steffen,Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine
Heidi Otto,Nurse PractitionerFamily Medicine
Jennifer Donkin,RegisteredDietician
Low Loan Rates - High Savings Rates - Low or No Fees - High Quality ServiceOpen your account if you live work or attend school in Blue Earth, Nicollet or Le Sueur County.
Voted #1 place to Bank in the MankatoFree Press Readers Choice Awards
abraauto.comfb.com/abraauto
@ABRAauto
Voted the Best Auto Body Shop in Mankato!
Same Great People. Same Great Service.
Auto Body Repair | Windshield Replacement | National Lifetime Limited Warranty
Give Us a Call Today!507.388.48951671 E. Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
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BUS: 507-345-36061613 N. Riverfront Dr. • Mankato, MN 56001217 Main Street • Mapleton, MN [email protected]
Thanks for Voting us Best InsuranceAgency in Mankato 3 Years in a Row!
HATANPAINSURANCE AGENCY
Back Row: Darwin Wieneke, Judy Alexander, Andy FischerMegan Vossen, Eric Peters
Front Row: Jenna Arkins, Brooke WachSara Breitbarth, Deb Lindely
AS EASY AS child’s playWe buy gently used kids
stuff every day!
Across from Cub Foods, 464 Raintree Road, Mankato • 507-344-8799www.OnceUponAChildMankato.com
Front L-R: Danielle, Kristina, TaylorBack L-R: Robin, Michelle, Amanda, Alisha, Renee
stuff every day!
Across from Cub Foods, 464 Raintree Road, Mankato • 507-344-8799
stuff every day!
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GO AHEAD, DREAM BIGReach your goals with proactive planning and timely advice from people who are passionate about private businesses and their owners.
Call for a tour 507.385.7089 keystonecommunities.com
Faribault Prior Lake Eagan Mankato Roseville Highland Park
Our staff at Keystone welcomes you.
We laugh. We sing. We sweat. We explore the arts. We celebrate.
Independent Living Assisted Living Willows Memory Care
Back row: Left to Right:Sharon Goettl – Director of Wellness, Ashley Brown – Marketing Director
Front row: Left to Right:John Larson – Director of Life Enrichment, Amy Liffrig – Executive Director
Mankato
Left to Right: Jana Larson, John Larson, Amy Liffrig, Kacie Stevensen,Kristin Melchoir, Diane Zander, Ashley Brown, Chris Sandeen
Our staff at Keystone would like to invite you infor a tour and a complimentary lunch!
Business 4 Business Networking Group
What is missing?You are!
Call us today tolearn more.
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www.B4BChamber.com • (507) 351-4450
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RICKWAYCARPET
507.625.30891107 Cross St. • North Mankato
Mon.-Thurs. 9am–8pm Fri. 9am–6pmSat. 9am–4pm Closed Sunday
www.rickwaycarpet.net
Residential & Commercial Sales & Installation
Your Complete Flooring andWindow Treatment Store
Our Friendly StaffIs Ready To Serve You!
For 39 years your comfort has been our business!Heating • Cooling • Plumbing
917 Southbend Ave | Mankato, MN
507-387-6596www.NorthernComfortInc.com
We are committed to:• Prompt, courteous & clean service• Quality workmanship• Professionalism
• Uncompromising values• Honest and accurate pricing• Family owned since 1975
Northern Comfort offers heating, air conditioning and plumbing services toresidential and commercial customers.
Call today for a FREE in-home estimatefor any replacement work!
Thank You MankatoFor Voting Us
#1 Again!
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Back row: Travis, Derek, Mike & Jason. Middle row: Tim, Alex, Korey, Lucas, Mike, Jay, Lori, Josh, Rick & Jesse.Front row: Chris, Brooke, Keith, Peggy & Greg.
• Prompt, courteous & clean service• Quality workmanship• Professionalism
• Uncompromising values• Honest and accurate pricing• Family owned since 1975
Call today for your FREEone hour consultation
Shannon BallmanOwner
(507) 351-5088www.PayrollMankato.net
“Helping business ownersdo what they do best...Grow Their Business”
Fur’s A Flyin’
Pet Grooming, Doggie Daycare & Training!
#1 Pet GroomerTwo Years Running
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We Specialize in Gently Loved “Kid Stuff”
2002 3rd Ave., Mankato • 507-779-7240Hours: Tues - Fri 10-8 • Saturday 10-6
Owner: Sue Lohse • Donations Accepted
Now Located in Profinium Place100 WARREN STREET, SUITE 708, MANKATO, MN507-625-4606 • www.lidcomm.com
Your PreferredCommercial
Property ExpertsProperty ExpertsSales & Leasing • Office & RetailIndustrial & Warehouse • Land
Investment • DevelopmentRIGHT TO LEFT
Tim LidstromCCIM/Broker
Karla Jo OlsonBroker
Dan Robinson,Agent
Investment • Development
Back row (L-R): Betty Ouren, Dave Thompson,Mark Monson, Blake Ogle, Scott Nelsen, Ryan McCabeFront row (L-R): Steve Olson, Nancy Etherington, Alissa
Helleksen, Jen Goodburn, Shirley Vandeputte
Left to Right: Kristi Grindstaff, Betty Ouren, Dani Lewis,Linda Reid, Val Erickson, Karen Ahrenstorff, Kent Thiesse,Judy Hayes, Kris Visher, Joseph O’Sullivan, Paula Tibbetts,Nancy Couden, Steve Olson, Shirley Hanson, Barb Wolle
Not pictured: Tom Evensvold, Jason Bufkin,Heather Lee and Maddy Bible
Lake Crystal202 North Main507-726-2137
City Center Mankato201 Poplar Street507-625-6816Member FDIC
www.MinnStarBank.com
there foryou
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1-800-767-7149 You’ve Got Our Numbers! (507) 345-1121
505 Long St. • Mankatowww.midwestrealtymankato.com
StanPetersen381-3957
BillBickett317-2885
WayneJohnson387-3619
Cathy Iverson-Sieberg388-7935
MeggyBecker388-8469
TomBrowne625-6213
PamShowers931-9217
RyanStroup
612-481-4096
Jeff F.Johnson345-1850
JimNorland388-3063
JeffBrand
380-0510
DickNorland420-7540
BethHanke
327-4045
420-3451
You’ve seen ads for REALTOR.COMon TV. They mention feeds and up-dates supplies from the Multiple List-ing Service (MLS). Midwest Realtyhas been serving the needs of itscustomers and clients since beforethe days of the MLS or computersand we will continue to do so in theera of cloud storage and electronicsignatures on documents; todayand tomorrow. With a wealth of ex-perience in residential, commercialand farm property brokerage, Mid-west Realty is well equipped for anyreal estate challenge. Look us up at
505 Long Street, Mankato, or on the web at www.midwestrealtymankato.com. Or, useour toll-free number, 1-800-767-7149 and talk to one of our experienced professionals.
PamShowers381-2436
WayneJohnson387-3619
Cathy lverson-Sieberg388-7935
MeggyBecker388-8469
BillBickett317-2885
RyanStroup
612-481-4096
JimNorland382-7843
DickNorland420-7540
TomBrowne420-3451
507-345-8084 • 241 St. Andrews Dr., MankatoLocated directly behind DeGrood’s
Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00; Sat. 10:00-3:00
L-R: Jeremy Sladek, Roger Johnson, Nick Eilrich, Hans Schwanke. Not Pictured: Christy Schwanke.
• Gas, Wood and Electric Fireplaces• Gas, Wood, Electric and Pellet Stoves
• Gas and Wood Inserts • Outdoor Fireplaces and Grills• Wood Mantels, Surrounds & Cabinets • Patio Furniture
We offer service & maintenance on most brands of fireplaces.
LessThan Excited About A Trip ToThe Dentist?Relax. It’s Main Street Dental.
Our “Gentle-Care” Dentistry makes going to the dentist a pleasure.Well, sort of. But we will do whatever we can to make you comfortable.
That’s a promise.
BLOOMING PRAIRIE • (507) 583-2141
287 St. Andrews Drive, Ste 100, Mankato, MN 56001
www.mainstreetdentalclinics.com
Dr. Dan Schafer
MANKATO • (507) 720-0250287 St. Andrews Drive, Ste 100BLOOMING PRAIRIE • (507) 583-2141
405 East Main StreetOWATONNA • (507) 455-1000
1170 E. Frontage RoadROCHESTER • (507) 536-7700
3110 Wellner Drive NENEW RICHLAND • (507) 463-0502
132 North Broadway
Front row: L to R: Dana & Sarah Q. Back L to R: Sarah, Lucille, Chris & JudyFront row: L to R: Lois & Joellen Back L to R: Lucille, Sarah, Judy
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Take your marketing to the next levelwith our print expertise. Contact us now!
The Region’s Most Complete andAffordable Family Golfing Experience!
Only 2 miles south of Mankato on Hwy. 22
For TEE TIMES call507-625-7665
Front Row: Cash Gansen, Harlan SinclairMiddle Row: Darold Bergemann, Mike Muedeking, Seth Belgard, Danielle Gansen,
Tim Johnson, Casey Jorgenson, Nick Campa, John Pfeffer, Lucas OhmeBack Row: Bruce Bohnert, Shawn Swenson, Ryan Stevens, Kelsey O’Donnell
Dennis Herbert, Damon Schmalzriedt, Seth Hoscheit
Member FDIC
We always put you FIRST!
Mankato Branch
www.fnbmn.com
Equal HousingLENDER
Mankato507.625.1121
St. Peter507.931.4000
Gaylord507.237.5521
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For 36 years we have presented the major oratorios with orchestra (Elijah, St. MatthewPassion, St. John Passion, The Creation, Messiah.) Over 400 different singers havesung with us as well as 90 soloists and 175 orchestral players. We invite all singersto join us to present Bach’s immortal MASS IN B MINOR (from the Credo throughthe Dona Nobis Pacem) performed live with orchestra for the first time in our area.Rehearsals begin Monday nights in September for two concerts in March, 2016.
Contact: Sara McKay 507-934-6176
Saint Peter Choral Society inc. 1979One of Nine “Headliner Choirs” in
Northern Voice Festival 2015 St. Paul, MN
Saint Peter Choral Society inc. 1979Saint Peter Choral Society inc. 1979
• BobcatEquipment &Accessories
• Trailers• Rentals, Parts
and ServiceDepartment
507-625-45112333 7th Ave. Mankato
Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-noonwww.bobcatofmankato.com
A Division of Sanco Equipment
• Trailers
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
The Best of the bestfrom Mankato Magazine Voters
PeopleBEST FINANCIAL PLANNERFirst: Ryan Spaude, Eide Bailly
Second: Matt Norland, Meyer & Norland Financial Group
Third: Eugene Braam, Eugene R Braam Accounting
BEST INSURANCE AGENT*First: Aaron Hatanpa, State Farm*Second: Steve Hasse, State Farm*Third: Mary McClure, CO Brown
BEST ACCOUNTANTFirst: Eide Bailly
Second: Eugene R. Braam Accounting
*Third: Abdo Eick & Meyers
BEST ATTORNEY*First: Blethen, Gage & Krause
Second: Maschka, Riedy and RiesThird: Jones and Magnus
BEST PHOTOGRAPHERFirst: Daniel Dinsmore,
Daniel Dinsmore PhotographySecond: Quality 1 Hour Photo
Third: Gregg Anderson, Gallery 19
BEST REALTORFirst: Angie Van Eman, American Way Realty
Second: Jen True, Re/MaxThird: Jason Beal, JBeal Real
Estate Group
BEST CHIROPRACTORFirst: Mankato ChiropracticSecond: Dehen Chiropractic
Third: Advanced Chiropractic
BEST PEDIATRICIANFirst: Katie Smentek, MD,
Mankato ClinicSecond: Donald Putzier, MD,
Mankato ClinicThird: Pediatrics, Primary Care,
Mankato Clinic
BEST DENTISTFirst: Eagle Lake Family DentistrySecond: Gary Eichmeyer, D.D.S.,Commerce Drive Dental Group
Third: Tom Pooley, D.D.S., River Valley Dental
BEST FAMILY PHYSICIANFirst: Dr. John Benson,
Mankato ClinicSecond: Dr. Chaun Cox,
Mayo Clinic Health SystemThird: Dr. Dan Anderson,
Mankato Clinic
BEST AUTO MECHANIC*First: Lynn Austin, Austin’s Auto RepairSecond: Joe Miller,
Miller’s Modern GarageThird: Terry Tacheny, Autotronics
BEST WAITERFirst: Dan Maes,
Loose Moose SaloonSecond: Colby Straka, Pub 500
Third: Shawn Nordstrom, Grizzly Grill & Saloon
BEST WAITRESSFirst: Layla Pappas, Pappageorge
Second: Jenny Bobholz, Circle InnThird: Chelsea Kocina,
Nakato Bar Grill
BEST RADIO PERSONALITYFirst: TJ & Lisa, 93.1
Second: Stunt Monkey, 96.7Third: Johnny Marks and Cari, 96.7
BEST TELEVISION ANCHORPERSONFirst: Mark Tarello, Chief Meteorologist
Second: Stacy Steinhagen, Anchor on KEYC NewsThird: Mitch Keegan,
Morning/Midday Anchor KEYC
BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTERFirst: Robb MurraySecond: Tim Krohn
Third: Shane Frederick
DiningBEST BREAKFASTFirst: Wagon Wheel
Second: PerkinsThird: Tandem Bagels
BEST COFFEE SHOPFirst: Coffee Hag
Second: Caribou CoffeeThird: Tandem Bagels
BEST LUNCHFirst: Chipotle Mexican GrillSecond: Boulder Tap House
Third: Pagliai’s Pizza
BEST HAMBURGER & FRENCH FRIES
First: Boulder Tap HouseSecond: 5 Guys Burgers and Fries
Third: Tav on the Ave
BEST SUB/SANDWICH SHOPFirst: Erbert & Gerbert’s
Second: Jersey Mike’sThird: Subway
BEST FAST FOODFirst: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Second: Culver’sThird: Massad’s
BEST PIZZAFirst: Pagliai’s Pizza
Second: Jake’s Stadium PizzaThird: Dino’s Pizzeria
BEST STEAKFirst: Pappageorge
Second: Grizzly Grill & SaloonThird: Axel’s Bonfire
BEST MEXICAN CUISINEFirst: El Mazatlan
Second: La TerazzaThird: Chipotle Mexican Grill
BEST ASIAN CUISINEFirst: Shogun
Second: Yu’s Chinese CuisineThird: Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
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BEST ITALIAN CUISINEFirst: Neighbor’s Italian Bistro
Second: Olive GardenThird: Dino’s Pizzeria
BEST WINGS*First: Buffalo Wild Wings
Second: Tavern on the AvenueThird: Big Dog Sports Cafe
BEST SUSHIFirst: Shogun
Second: Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURTFirst: Mom & Pops
Second: Frozen Yogurt CreationsThird: Dairy Queen West
BEST BAKERYFirst: Friesen’s Family Bakery & Bistro
Second: Hy-Vee BakeryThird: Panera Bread
BEST BUFFETFirst: Pizza Ranch
Second: China BuffetThird: Old Country Buffet
BEST CATERINGFirst: Hy-Vee Catering
Second: Najwa’s CateringThird: Absolute Catering
BEST WINERY/BREWERYFirst: Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery
Second: Mankato BreweryThird: August Schell Brewing Company
BEST DATE NIGHTFirst: Red LobsterSecond: Number 4Third: Pappageorge
BEST HAPPY HOURFirst: Tav on the AveSecond: Blue Bricks
Third: Pub 500
BEST SPORTS BAR*First: Buffalo Wild Wings
Second: Tav on the AveThird: Big Dog Sports Cafe
BEST Patio DiningFirst: Tav on the Ave
Second: NaKato Bar & GrillThird: Pub 500
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUEFirst: Buster’s Sports Bar and Grill
Second: Pub 500Third: Wine Cafe
BEST VEGETARIANFirst: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Second: Pita PitThird: Massad’s
BEST LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANTFirst: Pagliai’s Pizza
Second: NaKato Bar & GrillThird: Pappageorge
BEST APPETIZERSFirst: Applebees
Second: Boulder Tap HouseThird: Tav on the Ave
BEST SEAFOODFirst: Red LobsterSecond: Number 4Third: Pappageorge
BEST Family ResturauntFirst: Jake’s Stadium Pizza
Second: Dino’s PizzeriaThird: Applebees
ShoppingBEST ANTIQUESFirst: Salvage Sisters
Second: Old Town Antiques & MercantileThird: Save Mor Jewelry
BEST JEWELRY STOREFirst: Exclusively Diamonds
Second: Williams Diamond CenterThird: Patterson’s Diamond Center
BEST THIFT/CONSIGNMENT SHOPFirst: MRCI Thrift Shop
Second: Again Thrift & More (MVAC)*Third: Once Upon a Child
BEST CHILDREN CLOTHINGFirst: Kohl’s
Second: Old Navy*Third: Once Upon a Child
BEST MEN CLOTHINGFirst: J. LongsSecond: Kohl’s
Third: Graif Clothing
BEST WOMEN CLOTHINGFirst: Kohl’s
Second: TJ MaxxThird: Sticks and Stones
BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP (NEW VEHICLE)
First: Mankato MotorsSecond: Snell MotorsThird: Heintz Toyota
BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP (USED VEHICLE)
First: Mankato MotorsSecond: Snell MotorsThird: Heintz Toyota
BEST POWER SPORTS/ATV/MOTORCYCLE
First: Starr CycleSecond: Snell Powersports
Third: Harley Davidson
BEST RV DEALER*First: Keeper’s RV CenterSecond: Gag’s Camper Way
Third: Kroubetz Lakeside Campers
BEST TIRE DEALERSFirst: Discount Tire
Second: Tire AssociatesThird: R & R Tire Shop
BEST PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESSFirst: Mankato Mattress Man
Second: Rooms and Rest Furniture and Mattress
Third: Earl Johnson Furniture
BEST PLACE TO BUY FURNITUREFirst: Rooms and Rest Furniture and Mattress
Second: Earl Johnson FurnitureThird: Ashley Furniture HomeStore
BEST PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCESFirst: DeGrood’s Home Store
Second: Meyer & Sons TV & ApplianceThird: Sears
BEST HOME ENTERTAINMENT/ELECTRONICSFirst: Best Buy
Second: DeGrood’s Home StoreThird: Meyer & Sons TV & Appliance
BEST PLACE TO BUY POOL/SPA SUPPLIES
First: Midnight Sun SpasSecond: Sweet Living Pools & Spas
Third: Sawatzky Pools
BEST LIQUOR STOREFirst: MGM Wine, Spirits & BeerSecond: Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits
Third: Joseph’s Liquor
BEST GROCERY STOREFirst: Hy-Vee
Second: Cub FoodsThird: ALDI
BEST MEAT MARKETFirst: Schmidt’s Meat Market
Second: Hy-VeeThird: Hilltop Meat Market
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STOREFirst: Menard’sSecond: Lowe’s
Third: Home Depot
BEST NURSERY/GARDENFirst: Drummer’s Garden Center
Second: Edenvale NurseryThird: Hilltop Florist & Greenhouse
Goods & Service
BEST ALTERATIONS*First: Pins and Needles Alterations
Second: Chris Tailor ShopThird: Barb’s Sewing Room
BEST DRY CLEANERFirst: Like Nu Cleaners
Second: Stephen Cleaners & LaundryThird: Madison Avenue Laundry
& Dry Cleaning
BEST MASSAGEFirst: Liv Aveda Salon and SpaSecond: Mankato Chiropractic
& Healing TouchThird: Indulge Salon and Tanning
BEST HAIR SALONFirst: Liv Aveda Salon & Spa
Second: Raydiance SalonThird: Indulge Salon and Tanning
BEST BARBER SHOPFirst: Y Barbers
Second: Dan’s Barber ShopThird: Sport Clips
BEST TATTOO SHOPFirst: Cactus Tattooing & Body Piercing
Second: Mecca TattooThird: Front Street Tattoo
BEST TANNING SALONFirst: Indulge Salon and Tanning
Second: Sun Tan CityThird: Planet Beach
BEST NAIL SALONFirst: Liv Aveda Salon and Spa
Second: Nails by Jordan (Original by Hobby Lobby)
Third: Kim Nail & Spa (By Sun Tan City)
BEST FITNESS CENTERFirst: YMCA
Second: Planet FitnessThird: Fitness for $10 (tied for third)
Third: Anytime Fitness (tied for third)
BEST GOLF COURSEFirst: North Links Golf Course
Second: Mankato Golf Club*Third: Terrace View Golf Course
BEST BOWLING CENTERFirst: Wow! Zone
Second: Jerry Dutler’s BowlThird: Victory Bowl
BEST CHILD CARE CENTERFirst: Lil’ Bee’s Learning Center
Second: Little Stars Early Learning CenterThird: Golden Heart Child Care Center
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDSFirst: Sibley Park
Second: Children’s Museum of Southern MNThird: Wow! Zone
BEST HOTEL/MOTELFirst: Courtyard by MarriottSecond: Hilton Garden Inn
Third: Country Inn & Suites
BEST LAWN CAREFirst: Peters Lawn Care Service
Second: GreenCareThird: Spring Touch Lawn Specialists
BEST SNOW REMOVALFirst: Mankato Snow Removal
Second: Peters Lawn Care ServiceThird: Lawncrafters
BEST FLORISTFirst: Hilltop Florist & Greenhouse
Second: Hy-Vee FloralThird: Drummer’s Garden Center
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP*First: Austin’s Auto Repair Center
Second: Mankato Motors*Third: Nick’s Car Care
BEST AUTO BODY SHOP*First: Jerry’s Body Shop
Second: Fromm’s Collision CenterThird: Heintz Collision Center
BEST CAR WASHFirst: Snell Auto Wash
Second: Kwik TripThird: Gerring’s Car Wash
BEST SENIOR LIVING/RETIREMENT FACILITY
*First: Ecumen Pathstone LivingSecond: Water’s Edge
Third: Oak Terrace Assisted Living
BEST FUNERAL HOME*First: Mankato Mortuary
*Second: Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary
Third: Woodland Hills Funeral Home
BEST BANK OR CREDIT UNION*First: MN Valley Federal Credit Union
Second: Wells Fargo Bank*Third: Community Bank
BEST HEATING/AIR SERVICE*First: Northern Comfort
Second: Schwickert’sThird: Davis Comfort Systems
BEST ELECTRICAL SERVICEFirst: Schwickert’s
Second: Ploog ElectricThird: BLK Electric
BEST PLUMBING SERVICEFirst: Jetter Clean
Second: Jordan Plumbing and Heating*Third: Northern Comfort
BEST CABINETRYFirst: Cherry Creek Cabinetworks
Second: Neubert MillworkThird: Acorn Custom Cabinetry
BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANYFirst: Goodrich Construction
Second: Deichmann ConstructionThird: John Fritz Construction
BEST CELL PHONE / WIRELESS PROVIDER
First: VerizonSecond: SprintThird: AT&T
BEST COMPUTER REPAIRFirst: Mankato Computer RepairSecond: Best Buy Geek Squad
Third: Q Computers
BEST RENTAL STOREFirst: A to Z Rental
Second: G & K RentalThird: Lloyd Lumber Just Ask Rental
BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCYFirst: Express Employment Professionals
Second: ManpowerThird: Jeane Thorne
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY*First: The Travel & Cruise Center
Second: Amber Pietan Travel AgencyThird: Emerald Travel & Cruises
BEST SPECIALTY PRINTINGFirst: Insty Prints
Second: Corporate GraphicsThird: Fed Ex Kinkos
BEST KENNELFirst: The Paw Pet Resort
Second: Heartlund Boarding KennelsThird: Liberty Acres Pet Lodge
BEST VETERINARIAN OFFICEFirst: Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital
Second: River Hills Pet Care HospitalThird: Nicollet Veterinary Clinic
BEST PET GROOMING*First: Fur’s A Flyin’ Pet Grooming
Second: The Paw Pet ResortThird: Haute Dog
BEST CARPET CLEANINGFirst: Vanderberg Clean
Second: Shine Way ServicesThird: ServiceMaster
*Look for our ad in this section.
14 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
507.344.6340 | www.eidebai l ly.com
Learn more about Health Care Reformand find free tools to help you prepare.
Experience the Eide Bailly difference.
HEALTH CARE REFORMIMPACTS EVERY BUSINESS
BE CERTAIN YOUHAVE THE RIGHTINFORMATION
Tonya Rule, CPAMankato Office HCR Specialist
YOURWIRING PROS
Back Row (L-R): Jeremy, Nick, Gary, Scott, Jeff, Erik and Dan. Front Row (L-R): Reed, Randall, Scott, Chris, Keenan and Joy. Not pictured: Mike.
Audio, Video, Automation SystemsControl your:• Tvs• Movies• HVAC• Locks• Shades
by smartphone or tablet
Call us and let usshow you how it works!507-388-3271www.ecsmankato.com
Electrical CommunicationSpecialists
show you how it works!
Audio, Video, Automation Systems
show you how it works!
Audio, Video, Automation Systems
show you how it works!
• Music• Lighting• Security• Garage Doors• More
ChrisCousins
Realtor(507) 382-1489
MikeWhite
Associate Broker(507) 380-4606
ChristaWolner
Broker/Owner(507) 327-6300
DanHawkesRealtor
(507) 380-1964
KellieKrumwiede
Realtor(507) 399-9889
www.connectmankato.com | [email protected]
285 St. Andrews Drive, Suite 200 •Mankato, MN 56001(507) 779-7319
Connect Real Estate Group is yourFULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE COMPANY!
If you’ve been thinking about selling we would love totalk to you! We use innovative marketing techniquesthat will get your property SOLD! Competitively listat 4% commission, we’ll get you connected to
the right qualified buyers!Interested in buying a home? Our services are FREE forbuyers.Weworkwith sellers in all the local communitieschecking the area daily for new listings, which we cansend right to your inbox! Whatever you’re looking for,we can guide you through the sometimes overwhelmingprocess of buying, selling or building your next home!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • The Free Press • Meet Your Area Business People • 15
L-R: Emilee, Bridget, Mary, Lisa, Brenda, DebYour local, independent agent will be there.
C.O. BROWN / MCCLURE AGENCY
Voted 3rdBest Insurance Agency
by the Local Community
325 N. Rivefront Dr., Mankato888/507-387-5460 • 507-345-4747
www.northriskpartners.com
Let our
specialists help you
with a mortgage,
commercial loans
or your personal
banking.
Nicollet County Bank220 South Third Street, St, Peter, MN 56082Phone: (507) 931-3310 / Fax: (507) 931-2418www.nicolletcountybank.com
A BETTER WAY TO BANK
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L-R: Corey, Krystle, Duncan, Connie, Doug, Tim, Robin, Jon
L-R: Glen, Jasmine, Dave, Shaunda, Dustin, Debbie, Josh
An Employee Owned & Local Business Since 1957
We offer all types of InsuranceInsurance may not be the hot topic at the dinnertable, but it is one of the most necessary purchasespeople will ever make. When you’re comparinginsurance and so many different companies claim tooffer the same product, how do you go about findingthe best insurance? Go to the best people, of course!Community Insurance has been in business since1976. As a locally owned, independent agency,we offer all types of insurance and can quote yourinsurance with many different carriers.
We invite you to contact any of our offices inMankato, Amboy, or Vernon Center.
You’ll be glad you did!
MANKATO 300 St. Andrews Dr 507.385.4485AMBOY 203 E. Maine St 507.674.3355VERNON CENTER 201 E. Main St 507.549.3679
INSURANCE OFFICES LOCATED IN COMMUNITY BANK BUILDINGS
www.cimankato.com
ChrisinaMeyer
BrittanyLinder
PamShouts
DavidPaterson
NickBurger
507-386-0861311 N Riverfront Dr., Mankato
www.encoremankato.comMon-Fri 10-6pm | Sat 10-4pm | Sun 12-4pm
Consignment & Bridal Boutique
L-R: Kim Marie, Pam, Mandy, Wendy, Kim, Barb Not Pictured: Patrick, Callie
Over 300 New Wedding Gowns In Stock!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • The Free Press • Meet Your Area Business People • 17
50 Sibley Parkway, Mankato Call 507-625-3977
From left to right: Doug, Barb, Donna, Lily, Dennis, Jason, Terry, Ann, Bob & Ron.Not pictured: All Land to Air drivers on the road during this picture, connecting
Southern Minnesota to the world through MSP International Airport.
Online Discount – 10% Roundtrip Promo Code: FP2015Mall of America – Saturday Daytrip ($35) Promo Code: MOASAT
Visit landtoairexpress.com
• Convenient Rochester Trips Daily
• Multiple Daily Trips to MSP Airport
• Local Day Trips
- Canterbury Downs
- Casinos
- Winery/Brewery Tours
- Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
18 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
The area’smost
affordablecasualdiningspot!
Located just blocks from River Hills Mall behind Madison East Center in Mankato507-625-9904
Mankato’s Favorite Sports Barwith the Best Happy hour in town andNew Dinner Specials every weekend!
Front row: Casey Jorgenson, Lynsey Jorgenson, Cash Gansen, Megan Manthey, Tosca Ryan,Erica Cuchna, Darby Kramer. Back Row: Tim Johnson, Danielle Gansen, Donald Brown,Joe Williams, Jessica Neaton
Our team is here for you.
Melinda Busse, Firm Administrator; Jody Swanson, CPA, ShareholderBelynda Hinsch, CPA, Shareholder; Samantha Hay, CPA, Accountant, Carlie Stevens, CPA, Manager
We will help you find the best strategy to achieve yourfinancial goals. As our client, you’re more than a number -
you’re part of our team.
Swanson Hinsch & Co. Chartered510 Long Street | Suite 108Mankato, MN 56001 -4342
T 507-388-1770 | F [email protected]
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinicand
River's Edge Hospital-St Peterhave partnered to offer
OrthoEdge is a specialized joint replacement program offered byThe Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and River's Edge Hospital,St Peter. Here your care team includes your surgeon, physicianassistant, hospitalist, physical/occupational therapist, nurses andothers. Together they give you the best care throughout your
joint replacement process.
Here is what our patients say ...
“Bravo to the staff at River’s Edge. Everyone was sohelpful from beginning to end.”
-Anonymous
“They motivate you with care, kindnessand information.”-Dennis, Mankato
“The staff communicated well toeach other and was very caring.”
-Debbie, Lake Crystal
(944) 412-7949 | OrthoEdgeMN.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • The Free Press • Meet Your Area Business People • 19
420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter, MN • 507.934.5655 • stonesthrowgallery.org
• Original Regional Fine Art• Professional Goldsmith Studio
Come See TheNew
Re-Imagined...
Goldsmith &Gallery Owner Patty Conlin 1915 MADISON AVENUE, MANKATO
507•387•2965
SALES & RENTALS:Mike Anderson, Greg Bessler, Carol Whitney
SERVICE ADVISORS:Wade Fischer, Kent Wenzel
F305
0294
0901
YOUR ONE STOP AUTO SERVICE CENTERSales • Service • Rentals • Towing • Collision Center
www.frommsauto.com
Hwy 22 South (east on 200th St.), Mankato
L-R: Kimberly, Randy, Ken, Rachel, Joe, Don, Liz, Jeremy, Lisa, Bruce, Jack, Mike, Will
Celebrating 52 years in business!
(507)625-4647Hwy 22 South (east on 200th St.), Mankatowww.keepersrv.com
L to R: Steve Hasse, Alisa Burgess, Carmen Burgess
Steven Hasse, Agent1235 Madison AvenueMankato, MN [email protected]
507-625-6671888-566-2356
20 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
L-R: Bryan Nash, Tim Jones, Beth Jones
Residential & Commercial - Heating & Air Conditioning
Sales • Service • InstallationFree Estimates • 24-Hour Emergency Service
Thorset Comfort Systems, Inc.428 Park Lane • Mankato
387-1446www.thorset.com
L-R:Jacob Peterson, Beth Jones and Tim Jones
507-387-1446
Hi..I’m Brooke and Iam looking forward tomeeting you. Stop inat either location andbrowse our FabulousFresh Fashions andAccessories for every
occasion. New deliveriesweekly. See you soon!
Mon.- Fri. 10 - 6;Saturday 10 - 5.
237 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato507-345-6554
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10-5Sat. 10 - 4; Thursday 10 - 6.
85 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont507-749-1001
Jean, Don, Shaun, R.J., JeffL to R:
Nick , Chris, Josh
Thanks for voting and makingus one of Mankato’s best!
251 W. Mabel Street, Mankato • www.nickscarcare.com
Nick’s
Car Care:
#3 AutoRepair Shop 2014 Nick’s Car Care:
#3 Auto Repair Shop 2015
Thanks for voting and making us oneof Mankato’s best 2 Years in a Row!
L to R:Chris, Kathy, Nick
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 • The Free Press • Meet Your Area Business People • 21
Paul L HoffmanFinancial Advisor1765 Basset DriveMankato, MN 56001507-625-5696
Kenneth J Klooster, AAMS®Financial AdvisorVillage East Center2100 Hoffman RdMankato, MN 56001507-625-8452
Mark A KluenderFinancial AdvisorVillage East Center2100 Hoffman RdMankato, MN 56001507-625-8452
Sander Ludeman, AAMS®Financial Advisor1400 S Riverfront Dr Suite 100Mankato, MN 56001507-385-0305
Todd R McTavishFinancial Advisor285 St Andrews Drive Suite 400Mankato, MN 56001507-385-1389
Sue Van BoeningFinancial Advisor201 Broad Street North Ste 202Mankato, MN 56001507-385-1331
Chris HoffmanFinancial Advisor340 Belgrade Ave NorthNorth Mankato, MN 56003507-388-7786
Gary WaltersFinancial Advisor1457 Lookout DriveNorth Mankato, MN 56003507-387-2008
Lorraine, JoAnn, Shelly
Selling or Buying??Talk to us!
1615 N. Riverfront DriveMankato, MN 56001
F305
9118
1501
www.RealtyExecutivesRiverValley.com
Buy or Sell With Usand Use Our Moving Truck For Free!
Proud Sponsors of the Mankato MoonDogs!
Dar Vosburg507-387-5545
Pam Sher507-382-1184
Melinda Sturm507-382-1103
22 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
CommonwealthFinancial Group
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher Group providesmanagement and leasing for MADISON EAST CENTER.
email: [email protected]
1400 Madison Avenue, Ste. 340 - Mankatio • 507.388.9353
Our Tenants make us SpecialMadison East Center is a multi-use center located conveniently at theCENTER of Mankato’s Hilltop at Madison Avenue & Victory Drive.
v AAMCO Transmissionsv A & G Insurancev Dance Conservatoryv Davita Dialysis Centerv DohertyEmployment Group
v Emerald Travelv Eye Q Visionv Farm Bureauv Habilitative Servicesv Hair Lingo Hair Salonv Handi Medical Supplyv HerdStarv Home Magazinev Hooligan’s Pub & Grillv JoAnn Fabricsv Kakeldey & Koberoski
v Kinetic Chiropracticv Limb Labv Lorraine ShopvMankato AnesthesiavMankao Clinic:- Dermatology/Skin Essentials- Advancement PainManagement- Supply- Adm. / Finance- Psychiatric Clinic
vMayo ClinicHealth System:-The Mayo Clinic Store- Physical Therapy- Employee Training Ctr
- Hospice- Fountain Centers
vMN Vision TherapyvQuality AppliancevQuest Diagnosticsv River Bend/City Deskv Primericav PrimeLendingv Prosthetic Labsv Reynolds Custom Hearingv Sexton Insurancev Stelter’s Sewing Centerv Traverse Des SiouxLibrary System
v Two RiversVineyard Church
v U.S. Post Office
Deb BenningExecutive Assistant
Rosie Brunmeier, Mgr.CBC Fisher Realtor
Sales & Leasing Agent
Russell BrunzMaint. Director
F245
0543
3001
Farm Bureau Now Open in Suite 336West Wing
We are HonoredTo be voted Mankato Magazine’s Best Law Firm.
Since 1896, Blethen, Gage & Krause has been a cornerstone of the Greater Mankato community with an unwavering focus on providing legal excellence and personal commitment. We always put our clients first and they have returned the favor by voting us best law firm in Mankato. Thank you to our clients and business associates for this acknowledgement. We are proud to be a part of this vibrant community.
L I T I G AT I O N • B U S I N E S S • F A R M • P E R S O N A L
EXCELLENCE
blethenlaw.com
Mankato, Minnesota
We do it all “Oil Change to Overhaul”• Computer Diagnostic &
ElectronicTune-up Service• Electrical Repair• Brake Service
• Air Conditioning• Computerized Alignments• Transmissions• Towing & Starting
• Tires• Exhaust• Preventative
Maintenance
Austin’s Auto Repair Center, Inc.
Left to Right: Jaimie Busch, Scott Nelson, Doug Stimpert,JustinYungerberg, Isabella, Darla Austin, Lynn Austin
www.austinsautorepaircenter.com
625-28861620 Commerce Dr., North Mankato
Voted Best Auto Repair & Best AutoTechnician3 4 Years In A Row!
Thank youGreater Mankato!
24 • Meet Your Area Business People • The Free Press • Tuesday, June 30, 2015
ServingYour Area
for Over 66Years!
Over 500Years of
CombinedExperience!BETWEEN YOU AND THE WEATHER SINCE 1949!
• 1949 Founder, Robert J. Schmidt begins selling siding, roofingand insulation in the Mankato area.
• 1968 Opened The Fireplace Shoppe at 505 N. Front St., Mankato.• 1971 Moved to present location on 5th and Madison in Mankato.• 1981 Gary Schmidt & Dale Brenke purchase company.• 1981 Purchased our first seamless gutter machine.• 1986 Purchased ABC Seamless Siding franchise.• 1988 Closed Fireplace Shoppe to focus on siding and windows.• 1989 First playhouse given away.• 1989 Became the Gutter Helmet dealer.
• 1994 First year included in Qualified Remodeling Magazine’s Top 500.• 1997 Became the Renewal by Anderson Dealer.• 2003 Jim Hockert & Steve Beetch become part owners.• 2004 Selected into Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50.• 2004 Began selling permanent steel roofing.• 2005 Purchased and opened window and sunroom warehouseat 1307 3rd Ave. in Mankato.
• 2009 Named to Mankato Area Business Hall of Fame.• 2011 “Above and Beyond” award from the Employer Supportof the Guard and Reserve, presented by Gov Dayton and General McKinley.
THE Difference!experience IS
901 North 5th StreetMankato, MN 56001
507-625-6412
www.schmidtmankato.com
1-877-625-6412