Morning Announcements for April 8 and 9
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“Happy birthday to Ilse Barrett of New London! She is celebrating with family in Colorado today, and we hope she has an amazing birthday!”
~ Terri and David Barrett, Murdock
“Happy 26th birthday to our Leo Rio! Keep on huckin’! Love from your mom and pop.”
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~ Laurie Sovell, St. Paul
“Today a dream came true when my first official published music album went live for all to hear around the world! Check out ‘Turning On Machines, the Original Literary Soundtrack’ by Zac Engler.”
~ Zac Engler, Chanhassen
“Happy birthday to the wildly talented Twin Cities-based musician, Katy Vernon. Also congrats to Katy who has a new band and is out with a new CD.”
~ Cathy Wurzer, MPR News
Thursday, April 9
“Happy birthday to my wife Hannah — the kindest, smartest and most selfless best friend a guy could ask for. Here's to many more lazy Sundays of morning coffee and ‘The Puzzle’ on Weekend Edition!”
~ Kyle, New Richmond, Wis.
“Happiest of 1st birthdays to the sweetest little boy ever, Felix! Love your Auntie Marie and Melissa.”
~ Marie Kim, Maple Grove
“Happy birthday Ipa (aka Paul Foldes)! We love your buoyant joy and your clear-eyed views and opinions. We celebrate YOU! love Michael, Hannah, Zoe, Callum, Marsha and, of course Gizmo and Beau.”
~ Marsha Weiner, St. Paul
“Happy birthday to wonderous North Shore musician Briand Morrison of Grand Marais and happy birthday to amazing human Nancy Lyons”
~ Cathy Wurzer, MPR News
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