DULUTH — The Northland's Best of the Best 2025 have been awarded.

Winners of the annual community contest gathered at Bent Paddle Friday evening to receive their awards or runners-up certificates, an Engwall Flowers bouquet, and an awards bag courtesy of Footprint Promotional. Each winner had a moment to take a photo with their awards.

The process began back in June when community members nominated their favorites in categories ranging from "Best Local Band" to "Best Florist" and "Best Medical Professional." After gathering nominations, the top five in each category advanced to the ballot stage and thousands of votes were cast from July 21 to Aug. 8 to narrow awards down to top spots and a runner up for each category.

For some attendees, this was the first time they've won a runner-up a

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