THE NEW MOVIE WAS ON THE STREET OF ST. PAUL “THE SERIOUS MAN” WITH THE COEN BROTHERS ON HAND.

September 29, 2008 by Lou " The Photo Guy " Michaels

Saint Paul - The streets of Saint Paul (better yet at the corner of Maryland and Rice) halted for the new movie being shot by the famous Coen brothers called “The Serious Man”.

It was a busy day for the people of Rice and Maryland as they had a chance to see a movie crew along with stars of Hollywood take to the street of St. Paul along with many classic cars from the period of the early 60's.

The movie takes place in the late 60's. It was great to see two of the finest new directors in Hollywood return to the “Capital City” with the talent of the Coen brothers, the fine production crew and the staff that goes in to making a movie like “The Serious Man”.

Thanks again for your great directorship. Another winner in the wings for the boy's from Saint Louis park… The Coen brothers.

They came in the rain to remember the Minnesotan’s of the Korean War for the 10th anniversary at the capitol grounds

September 14, 2008 by Lou " The Photo Guy " Michaels

Saint Paul - They came in the rain to the capitol grounds to remember the men and woman that fought in the forgotten. The rain did not keep the community from showing the respect at this tenth anniversary from the Governor of the State of Minnesota; Clark Dyrund - Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; Ed Valle, President - MKWV Chapter # 1; Col. Rod Gerdes USMC (ret.) - Keynote Speaker. The unveiling ceremony at the plaza on the capitol grounds was followed by a great reception at Minnesota National Guard Armory.

If you would like more information about Minnesota Korean War Veterans, families are invited to contact the following organizations:

Ed Vallie - President
1410 Foster
River Falls, WI 54022
(751) 425 - 8992

National Korean War Veterans Association
Jamie Reynolds - Membership
P.O. Box 407
Charleston, IL 61902 - 0407
(217) 345 - 4414

Jerry Olinger, President
Frozen Chosin Chapter
126 South Division Street
Mankato, MN 56007
( 507) 345 - 3018

James Olinger, President
Chapter # 3
216 Forest Street
Fairmount, MN 56031
(507) 235 - 5430

Bob Pellows, President Chosen Few Inc.
510 Inca Lane
New Brighton, MN 55112
(651) 633 - 3442

The Korean War began at 4 a.m. Sunday June 25th,1950. Finally after two years of off-and-on again negotiations a truce was signed 10 P.M. July 27, 1953 and the guns fell silent. The Korean came to end but more than 54,000 Americans died during the three year war. Over 8,000 missing. The total war dead on both sides was estimated to be from four to six million. The majority being South Korean civilians. The men who fought in Korea prevented the communist take over of a free country.

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A new book hit the bookshelf here in the Twin Cities called "Wellstone Conscience of the Senate".

September 4, 2008 by Lou " The Photo Guy " Michaels

Saint Paul - A new book hit the bookshelf of Saint Paul but the first books came to Common Good Books located at 165 Western Ave. North, St. Paul. Their was a booking with the foreword by signing with the Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and author Mark Richard Ireland.

If you are looking to buy the book, go to the website...

          

www.commongoodbooks.com