Morning Announcements for May 8
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“Happy 50th birthday (one day early) to my beautiful wife, Amy, aka Polar Bear! You’re not 50 — you’re 25 with 25 years of experience, better taste, stronger opinions and zero patience for nonsense. Lucky me! Lots of love from your gorilla husband!”
~ David Matos, Minneapolis
“Happy 7th birthday to the coolest nephew in the world, Roman! Hope you have a great birthday. We're so excited to celebrate with you. Love, Tito Zain and Tita Cass.”
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~ Zain Shirazi, st paul
“I am a city mail carrier in Minneapolis and wanted to share that this Saturday, May 9, is our annual nationwide food drive! We love picking up food donations from all our customers for our local food shelves.”
~ Jules, Minneapolis
“Wishing Liz Freeman the happiest of birthdays, from her brothers Ben and Chris and her mother Phyllis, on this, the anniversary of her 29th birthday.”
~ Chris Freeman, St. Paul
“MaryAnne Korsch of Hermantown is celebrating an unspecified anniversary of her 29th birthday.”
~ Paul Dennison, Superior
“To all the students in Richfield taking their AP World History exam — GO Richfield! :)”
~ Carrie MacNabb, Minneapolis
“Happy 36th birthday to my absolutely wonderful husband, Tim! Your joy, laughter, creativity, comfort and love make our world sparkle. Love you so!”
~ Jill Collins Mattson, Minneapolis
“Happy 66th anniversary to Mary and Mike Broderick from Prior Lake! Wishing you many more years!”
~ Peg LaSota, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday to my husband Brandon! From your loving wife and soon-to-be baby boy coming in August! We love you.”
~ Allison Lundmark, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday to my sister, Barbara, in Mankato. You are a wonderful person and I appreciate you so much. I look forward to spending time with you today to celebrate!”
~ Nancy Glass, Shoreview
“It's also pledge season at Judson Memorial Baptist Church. I love the invitation to give and support. MPR, Cathy and Sven give each day, I never get tired of hearing them. Thanks.”
~ Travis, St. Albans, WV
“Happy birthday to Emma the dog whisperer and lemonade connoisseur! Love you dearly sweet girl! Have a sparkly day. Mum.”
~ Megan Dayton, Wayzata
“I would like to congratulate my husband Lin for passing the Feb Bar Exam. ‘After years of dedication, perseverance, and quiet determination, I am so proud to celebrate this moment with you Lin — on passing the Bar Exam.’ Congratulations and I look forward to all that lies ahead.”
~ Jinny Niu, Minnetonka
“Happy 68th birthday to Bob, who spends much of his time helping loved ones. Hope this year brings opportunities for boats, bikes and travel as well.”
~ Carmen Peota, Minneapolis
“Gordon in St. Paul with offspring Caitlin and Evan, sends birthday greetings to his lovely wife, Barbara, on a date shared with poet Phyllis Wheatley and nature film maker Sir David Attenborough.”
~ Gordon Murdock
“Happy birthday Zoe! Our M1 Volleyball Net Power Girl. Proud Ipa and GrandMaMarsha”
~ Paul Foldes, St. Paul
“Just wanted to send a Happy Nurses' Week message to all of my fellow nurses in Minnesota and beyond. The recognition to our profession seems a bit muted in the post-pandemic era, so if no one else has told you yet: Happy Nurses’ Week and thank you for your daily dignified efforts to serve your communities with professionalism and care.”
~ Sara, Albert Lea
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