Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements for Dec. 26

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.

“Happy 50th wedding anniversary to us, best friends and partners in adventure. We’re thankful for the memories we've made and excited for the next chapter.”

~ Lisa and Rick Wheeler, Bloomington

“Today is brother DJ’s birthday. In the midst of Christmas we didn't forget, bro. Have a very good day! Love you.”

~ Patricia Hoyt, Golden Valley

“Happy birthday, dear sister Debbie Jane. Yes, one day early but may the sun shine on you in the new year.”

~ Betsy Leach, St. Paul

“Happy Birthday Pete Mesick (Me Sick) from Lara (La ra) and Dan.”

~ Dan Friedman-Shedlov, Minneapolis

“Today is my dad’s birthday! It is his 94th birthday.”

~ Susan Orandi-Johnson, former MPR News journalist

“My wife (and motorcycle co-pilot) for the past 53 years, Colleen, is having her 70th birthday. She is an amazing mother, grand mother, knitter, painter, artist and the love of my life. Members of MPR since the 70’s, and Now WE’RE in our 70s.”

~ Bruce Nelson, Solon Springs, Wisconsin

“We met 40 years ago (1985) in the Minnetonka Community Theater production of Hair and married later that year with much of our ‘tribe’ in attendance. On December 28, we’ll celebrate 40 years of marriage. Let the Sunshine In!”

~ Kathleen & Mark Stoehr, Minneapolis

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