Morning Announcements for Jan. 6 and Jan. 7
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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.
"Happy birthday John, from your Lutsen family.”
~ Sally Summer, Lutsen
“I just want to shout out the Minneapolis community engaged in mutual aid. Hundreds of regular people are helping each other and it's beautiful to see.”
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~ Annie Perkins, Minneapolis
“Cathy Wurzer’s alma mater won the Division III football championship in the Amos Alonso Stag Bowl on Sunday. Congratulations!”
~ Rowe and Susan Winecoff, Edina
“To Benny Buckthorn, hope you have a good day!”
~ Annie, Two Harbors
“I am celebrating my first day of retirement! Woohoo!”
~ Jackie Johnson, Proctor
“Happy birthday to my cat-loving, gardener husband Lee Soderlind. Owning his 8th decade!”
~ Kathy, St. Louis Park
“Happy birthday to our precious fur baby, Scout! ‘Happy birthday to you, you were 1 now you're 2, love you.’”
~ Julie and Dale Hammons, Inver Grove Heights
“Happy 8th birthday to the best son a mom and dad could ask for! Have a wonderful and perfect day Zayne! We love you!”
~ Julie Worner, Freeborn
“Merry Christmas to my fellow orthodox Christians and everyone who celebrate this time of the year! A happy 13th birthday to my sweet daughter Naomi Endris. You are a blessing to our family and we all love you so much.”
~ Wondiye Endris, Hastings
Wednesday, Jan. 7
“To the Merkel family on what would have been Fletcher’s 9th birthday. We are so very sorry Fletcher isn’t here with you today, but your love and light will keep his beautiful spirit spreading not just today but every day. We see you, we love you, we love him forever. Happy birthday, Fletcher!”
~ Your Kenny Neighbors, Minneapolis
“Happy belated birthday to our beautiful daughter Abigail! May this year be filled with love and adventures galore! Love, Mom and Dad”
~ Carol Clark, Maple Grove
“Happy Birthday to Thad Radel — a great husband, father, son, brother and friend. ‘The world is a better place because you are in it!’”
~ Jonathan, Golden Valley
“Happy birthday to us! Claudia and Larry are both celebrating their birthdays today!”
~ Claudia Melbye, Ham Lake
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