I have included some biographical facts to help answer the question: Is this the same Mark Knutson as the one I knew back in the day?

Ron Paul

With Ron Paul In May of 2008, I had the privilege of seeing Ron Paul speak in Rochester Minnesota, and he was kind enough to pose for this picture with me. Thanks to Tim Utz for the photo.

My Sons

With Ron Paul In the Fall of 2008, Ron Paul was in Columbia Heights speaking at a political fundraiser, and posed for photos with attendees including my sons John on the left and Anthony on the right. He also signed copies his books for us.

Mad Dog Vachon

With Mad Dog Vachon In May of 2003, I had the privilege of meeting Mad Dog Vachon at a professional wrestling show at Fridley High School. He had a wry sense of humor and speaks french fluently. Mad-Dog wrestled 13,000 matches in a career beginning as an amateur in Canada in the 1940s, and represented Canada in the 1948 Olympics, finishing 7th. He still travels from state to state signing posters and t-shirts.