Morning Announcements for Aug. 11
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“Happy 6th wedding anniversary Ryan!”
~ Allie Gams Beeson, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday to Laura, the best needlepointer, cross stitcher and friend ever!”
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~ Jeanne Cur, Plymouth
“Happy birthday to Beth Bertelson of Linden Hills. You are an amazing friend, athlete and attorney.”
~ South Minneapolis Friends, Minneapolis
“Happy 50th to my wonderful husband and father to our girls; Happy birthday Jeremiah Battles. We’re sustaining members and listen to MPR every day, but today I hope the weather is in our favor as we celebrate you in the great outdoors. Protecting and embracing the wonders of the BWCAW ❤️”
~ JoJo Battles, Minneapolis
“Happy 5th birthday to Asha from Bloomington! Hopefully you had fun up at the cabin in Emily this past weekend! Your mum, dad and sister love you very much.”
~ Shruti Acharya, Bloomington
“Shoutout to all the high school swimmers, divers, coaches, and officials who start the season today!”
~ Laura Nelson, St. peter
“Happy birthday to my loving wife, Paula, from Dan”
~ Dan Greene, Chaska

“Happy 7th birthday to the two most dazzling boys in Milan: Jack and Ledger Kanten! To know you is to love you and how lucky we are to call you ours.”
~ Kelly and the unicorns, Winona
“Happy birthday to our daughter Jane, the best daughter in the whole wide world. Love mom and dad”
~ Jennifer Larsen, Falcon Heights
“Paul and Tim Greene are celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary and over 33 years together, while they look toward new chapters of life and fun and love and adventure — with their dog Jango.”
~ Paul Greene, Robbinsdale
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