Morning Announcements for Jan. 27-28
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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.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
“Huge shout-out to my husband, Bill. Six weeks ago, he donated a kidney — changing two lives forever and becoming a literal superhero. He’s recovering like a champ and is significantly more aerodynamic now, though he spends most of his time reminding me and our daughter that he’s officially the 'favorite human' since he started giving away his spare parts. It’s hard to argue with that logic! We are so proud of you.”
~ Julie L. Rohovit, Minneapolis
“We congratulate our daughter Catherine for being selected as one of only 20 people (10 women and 10 men) from around the world to participate in the Fjallraven 2026 Dog Sled trip in the Scandinavian Arctic in March! There were tens of thousands of applicants.”
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~ Paul Putzier, Burnsville
“Happy 20th birthday Emmett! Hope you’re staying warm in Gambier and you get a great haircut today. We love you mucho mucho! Mom and Dad.”
~ Nick Brown, Minneapolis
“To Chris from Duluth: thanks for showing me around Fairbanks, I hope we get to meet again sometime. Made it back home safe. Sorry I forgot to exchange numbers”
~ Jay, Moorhead
“And happy birthday to the guy who makes us sound good. Our very own technical director, Cliff Bentley!”
~ MPR News Morning Edition team
“A big thanks to the poll workers who got up early this morning and went out in the cold to assist with the special election in St. Paul. All greeted us with friendly smiles.”
~ Jennifer Flannigan, St. Paul
“Anders August Vevang Made the Dean's list at the University of Minnesota. Way to go lad! Keep it up. Dad.”
~ Erik Vevang, Minneapolis
“I got my rescue cat into the carrier and arrived at the vet on time! Anyone who has cats knows what a feat this can be :)”
~ Ashley, Oakdale
Wednesday, Jan. 28
“Happy 97th birthday to Fran Wiatros in St. Paul! Her secret to longevity seems to be her sweet tooth, her sense of humor and her regular games of Canasta, and we’re all so glad to continue to celebrate with such a wonderful woman!”
~ Karina Wiatros, New Brighton
“My youngest son, Randall, married a lovely and intelligent Brazilian woman on Jan. 26 in a Justice of the Peace ceremony. We can’t wait for the big Brazilian wedding! Congratulations to them!”
~ Dana Vater, Apple Valley
“Happy birthday to Peter Moore, actor, director, and man of many talents. He’s getting old, like me. But, older is better. 50 years ago last year (in 1975) I was touring the former Soviet Union with Peter’s parents — Dave and Shirley Moore. Yes, that Dave Moore, WCCO legendary news and funny man. Love to all”
~ Jim Sazevich, St. Paul
“Sending best wishes for a speedy rehabilitation to my friend, Ruth, who got a new hip yesterday. Do everything they tell you to and you’ll be up and at ‘em in no time!”
~ Kelly Doudna, Minneapolis
“Grandma Sanda wishes my beautiful Granddaughter Olivia a wonderful 16th Birthday today and prayers that she passes her 9:00 drivers test this morning”
~ Sanda Noy, Mankato
“In appreciation of curiosity, which can move us away from horror and sadness a little or a lot and energize us.”
~ Linda Quammen, Blaine
“Welcome to our daughter Rosemarie Megan Minor who was born last week. She’s appropriately named after her firecracker of an aunt; we barely made it to the hospital in time!”
~ Nathaniel Minor, Minneapolis
“Huge congratulations to Jordan and Kelli on the birth of their daughter Audrey this week! Auntie Dana and Uncle Jim can't wait to meet you, Audrey, and shout out to Penny on being a great big sister right out of the gate.”
~ Dana Ferguson, MPR News
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