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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.

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L to R: Molly, Gail, Bonnie, Lee, Monica Voted #1Travel Agency

Travel & Cruise Center507-625-3153 • 800-422-0831

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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.

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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

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(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


Back Row (L-R): Drew Hagstrom, Joe Frederick Jr., Todd Joyal & Mitch PurdyFront Row (L-R): Brian Dodgen, Amanda Wieland, Travis Hanson & Chelsey Knutson

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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

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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.


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

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Voted the Best Auto Body Shop in Mankato!

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Give Us a Call Today!507.388.48951671 E. Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001


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!

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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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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

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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

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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

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“Helping business ownersdo what they do best...Grow Their Business”

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Pet Grooming, Doggie Daycare & Training!

#1 Pet GroomerTwo Years Running


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

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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

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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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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

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St. Peter507.931.4000

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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

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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


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.


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Learn more about Health Care Reformand find free tools to help you prepare.

Experience the Eide Bailly difference.

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BE CERTAIN YOUHAVE THE RIGHTINFORMATION

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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


Audio, Video, Automation Systems


• 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!


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


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!


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


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


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


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


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


CommonwealthFinancial Group


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!


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

meet your area business people 2015

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