Articles written by Theresa Yockim


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  • East Coast Pizza Finds A Home In Williston

    Theresa Yockim|May 9, 2012

    Owner Russell Meads fell in love with authentic pizzerias as a 15 year old kid, when he landed his first job. No wonder he’s perfected it! After learning the trade, he’s now used the same recipe for 35 years. Managing his first Pizzeria in Cape Cod, MA, he draws on his years in the kitchen to perfect his dough and sauces. Several years ago, Meads came through the Flathead Lake area of Western Montana while on vacation and fell in love with the mountains and terrain. He purchased a building and n...

  • New, Ready To Eat Bison Products Hit The Shelves

    Theresa Yockim|May 9, 2012

    Having a 30 year history in the bison industry, Steve Killorn, owner of Montrail Bison, has a great new product on store shelves; buffalo jerky and buffalo chili. Touting the properties of the meat as healthier, lower in fat content and with fewer calories than even chicken, he has found his way into stores all across Montana and North Dakota. With the help of his sales reps, Faith and Brenda, the company has managed to cement a relationship with Convenience store conglomerate, Town Pump and is...

  • Dakota Soda And Coffee Company

    Theresa Yockim|May 9, 2012

    Chuck Wilder of Books on Broadway, 12 ½ W. Broadway in Williston, ND is a collector of old toys and things; his bookstore is somewhat of a museum in its own right. A number of years ago, he and his late wife, Robin, allowed their love for great coffee and good conversation to bring the idea of adding a coffee shop to fruition. Today, on the rear wall is a lovely leaded glass bar from an old fountain shop in Fortuna, ND. Once belonging to Jimmy Storheim, the fountain ran from 1923 to 1958. It...

  • Find Your Come To Coffee Moment In Style

    Theresa Yockim|May 2, 2012

    Meg-A-Latte, where the service is sweet and the coffee, tea and treats are sweeter, owner Megan Wold has been open just shy of three months and has already found herself in a great spot; lots of loyal customers who come to sit in her well appointed coffee lounge. Growing up in Williston, she adds this about her idea. “I just loved the atmosphere of a coffee shop, I wanted to make one my own and I thought we needed another place for people to come relax and hang out.” With tables at bar hei...

  • Williston Gets A New Recipe For An Old Favorite; The Burrito!

    Theresa Yockim|Apr 18, 2012

    Located at 1007 Main St. in Williston, this establishment is full of design, design, design. While the name 3 Amigos is intended to tell you this is Southwestern inspired cuisine, it’s also to tell you there are three owners, Cam Holt, Aarron Parker and Mike Triska. There is over 31 years combined restaurant experience among these talented young men. Amigo, Spanish for friend is exactly what they are. They grew up together in Bismarck, ND. , then migrated to Bozeman after a visit to T...

  • Williston Gets A Unique Store

    Theresa Yockim|Apr 11, 2012

    Sam is getting SASsy! And that’s a good thing. Setting out to find the best shoe lines available, he managed to pull down exclusivity with SAS Shoes, a real win for him and the area! Choosing to locate in the iconic downtown Hedderich’s building on Main Street, Williston, it’s high, tin scrolled ceiling above and beautiful hand hewn pine floorboards below add character to his decor. “I wanted red carpeting throughout for that Red Carpet appeal, but my installer talked me into leaving the flo...