Morning Announcements for Aug. 15 and 18
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Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories.
Friday, Aug. 15
“Wishing a very happy 85th birthday to my dad, Ed Steenberg. We are also celebrating the birthday of his twin sister (my aunt) Peggy Andersen. A couple of great Danes!" ~ Angela Steenberg, Vadnais Heights
“Happy birthday to Mary in Edina — your friends appreciate your loyalty, wisdom, spunk and humor through every chapter of raising our kids. Are we done yet?”
~ Your south Minneapolis friends, Minneapolis
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“Happy birthday to Shannon from your Z-team - John, Colin, Grant, Phoebe and Kiva the dog. Let's enjoy the day together!”
~ John Zobitz, Hugo
“Today is the day for Meers Larsson. Today an elite fellowship sweeps into Minnetonka to spirit Meers away to an unexpected groom’s shower in the advent of his wedding to the lovely Tessa Dahlgren.”
~ Eric Larsson, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday little old pa bear, Casey! BB loves you to the moon and back! I love you too —love Lydia”
~ Lydia Farrell, St. Paul
“Happy belated birthday to Joe Friedrichs.”
~ Ann Ward, Grand Marais
“Wishing the happiest of 40th birthdays today to the love of my life — Brett! Here’s to the next 40 years of adventures together! Love, your Julia.”
~ Julia Cease, Duluth
Monday, Aug. 18
“Happy birthday to a greater sister.”
~ Peter Theismann, St. Cloud
“Sending a big happy birthday hug today to Alison from Mom and Dad. We love having you back in the Twin Cities!”
~ Wendie Ashmore, St. Paul
“Congratulations to Freda and Theo Stavrou on their 70th wedding anniversary,”
~ Kay Shaw, Winona
“Happy birthday Andrea! I love that we share in so many adventures and that we both love listening to "the Nipper" (NPR), Love your husband.”
~ J.C. Campbell, Hopkins
“Feliz cumpleaños Danny! Happy 41 years young. Hopefully the weather cooperates and we can go shark hunting in Lake Superior.”
~ Catherine, Duluth
“50-year college reunion We are gathering today to celebrate meeting 50 years ago at Winona State. The Karens, Mary, Sheila, Renee & Anna”
~ Karen, Minnetonka
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