Morning Announcements for Dec. 18-19
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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.
Thursday, Dec. 18
“Shout out to my colleague Nicole who will be defending her PhD dissertation entitled ‘In Her Shoes: Participation, Body Image, And Prosthetics Innovation in Women Veterans with Lower Limb Amputations’ today at the University of Minnesota campus. Great work, Nicole and all of the RECOVER team!”
~ Hannele Nicholson, Minneapolis
“Happy 33rd birthday Christopher Gill! Love, your gal”
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~ Adelle Hanson, Minneapolis
“I wanna say happy birthday to my lovely partner Bobby. My favorite human, and the guy who somehow makes every day better just by being in it. Thanks for being you. 35 looks great on you bubs!”
~ Kortney, South Minneapolis
Friday, Dec. 19
“Happy two-year anniversary to my amazing wife, Aparna. Every day with you is a gift. I still think back to our beautiful Hindi wedding — the colors, the traditions, the vows we made — and I’m reminded how lucky I am to walk through life with you. Here’s to us!”
~ Matt Alvarez, St. Paul
“Happy birthday to Paul Welvang! Your warm smile makes frigid cold weather forgettable.”
~ Susan Kantor, Edina
“I celebrate my 65th birthday tomorrow, and my husband, John Mann, celebrates being 72 years old on Monday! Thank God we ‘saw the light’ 25 years ago!”
~ Lindsay Louise Biddle, Duluth
“Happy birthday, Sara! Time to party! Hope your day is as amazing as you are. Love Chad, Marty, Winnie and Fuji xoxo”
~ Chad Kooistra, Roseville
“To my amazing wife Cherry. We are still so sad about your mother’s passing and I have been in awe with how you have carried yourself through this tough time. Your beauty, strength and ability to push through cannot be matched. Your love for our child continues to grow and I thank you for being a fantastic mom and wife.”
~ Andrew, Minneapolis
“Mike and Joy wish a happy birthday to our dear friend, Kassie in St. Louis Park. Enjoy your day and time with the boys!”
~ Michael Walker, Minneapolis
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