The Bookstore, which was launched in 2022 at 253 Fifth St. SE, Unit 2, in Pine City, Minn., by Dana Volkers Phillips, has new owners. Becky, Mark, and Andrew Gallik have purchased the business, which was put up for sale in December when Phillips announced she would be moving to be closer to her family.
The sale happened quickly. On January 12, Phillips posted on the bookshop's original Facebook page: "I am thrilled to let you all know The Bookstore will have a new owner on January 20th and will be staying in Pine City!! Follow the link below to follow their Facebook page. This page will be changing to Dana's Bookstore. You all have been so incredibly wonderful over the last three years and made owning a bookstore so great, I have to open a new store in my new town. Thank you for all of the love and support you've shown to me!"
The Galliks posted on the bookshop's new Facebook page: "Hello Everyone! I would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves. We are Becky, Mark, and Andrew Gallik, soon to be owners of The Bookstore. We have lived in Pine City for 20 years, this year. We believe in supporting local and we are excited to continue to help invest in the Pine City community."
In the post, Becky Gallik noted that she has worked in healthcare technology for more than 18 years, and was active in the church for many years, with roles including advisory board chair for the Catholic school, religious education teacher, and readings lecturer. She has also been on an advisory board for a program at Pine Tech College.
Her son, Andrew Gallik, graduated from Pine Community College before transferring to Bemidji State University where he is currently working on his BA in business with a focus in retail management. Her husband, Mark Gallik, has worked locally to support the agricultural community for the last 20 years and is originally from the area.
"If you see us around town, please say hello!" she wrote.