Morning Announcements for Feb. 5
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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.
“I’d like to give a shout-out to all the students taking part in the Minnesota State High School League’s One Act Play competition. These students are dedicated to their peers and committed to their craft; it is a wonderful thing to see. A special shout-out to the students of Mahtomedi High School, who put on an amazing show this year, and congratulations to all teams performing in this year’s competition!”
~ Dan Evans, Lake Elmo
“Happy birthday to Gabby and Thomas today and tomorrow. Mommy and Daddy love you both!”
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~ Juan Bates, St. Paul
“Happy birthday to my mom, Nora, who we anxiously await for her to move to Minnesota this June. Love your daughter and the cats.”
~ Tina, Minneapolis
“Heather in Brooklyn, N.Y., would like to wish a happy birthday to Gina today and Meegan tomorrow. Keep up the fight, monkeys! I've never been more proud to be a Minnesotan!”
~ Heather McMaster, lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., but from Minnesota
“Happy birthday to our niece Lydia. Lydia and her parents were actually on a morning edition segment back in 2024 in a story on trick or treating in St. Paul. Have a fabulous day kiddo!”
~ Read Winkelman, St. Paul
“Happy birthday to my husband Felipe, curator of the Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication in St. Louis Park! Excited to celebrate you and the opening of your new exhibit!”
~ Jane, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday to Mama Morgan in Hutchinson from daughter Elliott. Thanks to Cathy and team for brightening up our mornings and bringing us the news. We’re making our member drive gift early, so we don’t forget, ya know mom’s getting older. ;-)”
~ Morgan Baum, Hutchinson
“Happy 12th birthday to the one and only Linnaea! You just keep getting smarter, funnier, and more kind as you grow up, and we are so proud of you ever day. Enjoy your special day, and don't forget to be awesome. Love and mini hearts from Mumsy and Popsicle.”
~ Rebecca Tkachuk, Minneapolis
“Happy 90th birthday to my mom, Rita! You are the heart of our family and we are so happy to celebrate with you. Lots of love!”
~ Mary Olk, Minnetonka
“Good morning to a special lady named Teresa DeWitt down in Rochester. Happy birthday to you on your special day. The Zumbrota gang wants to wish you all the best a day can bring! Have a happy day and year!”
~ Ann DeWitt, Zumbrota
“Lavina of Big Lake is celebrating her birthday today. 90 years ago today you were born on the coldest day ever in the state of Iowa, but things have warmed up since then.”
~ Jeff Pattee, Big Lake
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