MN Small-town theaters in danger
posted by
Michael Zoldessy
on
October 27, 2008 at 7:45 am
HARMONY, MN — This article in the Post-Bulletin looks at the waning business at small town southeast Minnesota theaters like the Jem.
Not long ago, a line of cars parked on Main Street in Harmony on a Friday night meant a blockbuster movie was playing at the JEM Movie Theatre.
No longer. Attendance is lagging at the family-owned, one-screen theater, owner Paul Haugerud said.
“A lot more families must be going camping or leaving town for the weekend,” Haugerud said.