@Phetishboy !!! I had no idea you worked on those games for Main Street Theatre. That's very cool. I know them well and played them upstairs often in my teenage years. Particularly the Street Fighter. I'm guessing you worked with the Douviers then?
I know the previous owner quite well, Bob D. He sold the business to his son Jesse D. I'm sure keeping it in the family has helped them keep bills low and the place affordable. Jesse did a lot of the remodels you noticed, upgrading seating and such.
For a while, I worked for a local television station in Sauk Centre and we did a movie review show at Main Street Theatre. We promoted the theatre show times, and in return the public access channel got a show out of it. In 2010 or 2011, we did a short documentary on the place, too, when Bob converted his projectors from film to digital. We filmed him changing reels, running a projector, etc. Then, he showed how much easier running a digital projector was. He also spoke about how hard running a small-town theater can be. Sadly, I can't find a copy of it.
Here is the owner (on the right) and my co-worker reviewing Looper back in 2012.
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And here's me reviewing Paranormal Activity 4!
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When Wreck-it Ralph 2 came out, I briefly loaned the theater my Fix It Felix cabinet. He kept it in the lobby but I don't think it got much play. I still know a few people that work there if you wanted to get in touch with anyone.