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Thank you for voting us Best Recreational Center!
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• Pickleball: Hourly Court Rental, Open Play, Leagues & Lessons
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Special Supplement to Elk River Star News
Award Winners List 2026 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding The Best of winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers
Dance Studio Showcase Dance
Fitness Center InSPIRE Studio: Pilates & Fitness
Golf Course Elk River Golf Club
Gymnastics Showcase Dance
Martial Arts Professional Karate Studios
Motorcycle Dealer Elk River Harley-Davidson
Personal Trainer Snap Fitness, Elk River
Place for Children’ s Party Avery’ s Adventures
Place to Bowl Zimmerman Cafe Bar Bowl
Place to Hear Live Music Rockwoods
Place to Play Pull Tabs Rockwoods
Recreational Center Pickle Paradise
We are honored to be voted
Best Financial Planner!
Forecasting a Clearer Financial Future
Aaron C. Tice
Founder, Financial Advisor
Securities offered through Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Regal Investment Advisors, LLC an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Regulus Financial Group, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors are affiliated entities. Cirrus Retirement is independent of Regulus Financial Group, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors. The“ Best of the Best” category award presented by Elk River Star News provides citizens with the opportunity to vote for their favorite vendors within certain categories. Award received in 2026 based on community votes collected between Nov. 8, 2025 and Nov. 30, 2025. This award is not representative of any one client’ s experience. Cirrus Retirement Solutions did not pay a fee to participate in this award. Cirrus Retirement Solutions did not facilitate the collection or distribution of information to award any of the listed recognitions. Cirrus Retirement Solutions recognition does not constitute any additional skills, education or level of experience.
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• Retirement Planning
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Voted # 1 Best Martial Arts 9 Years In A Row!
Wayne Cornelius Owner / Head Instructor
Professional Karate Studios
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Celebrating 31 Years in Business!
Thank You to all of our students, past and present. We are very proud to be able to do what we love and share it with everyone in our amazing community!
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