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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. 

The Robbinsdale High School Class of 1964’s reunion is on Saturday. Congratulations on 60 years!

~ The Robbinsdale Cooper Alumni Association 

Thomas and Frances Spainhour are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday — and 36 years as MPR members!

~ Thomas and Frances Spainhour in Hudson 

Sharon Stiefel is celebrating her wife Professor Davida Alperin's retirement from the University of Wisconsin — River Falls! She taught Political Science (American Government) for 33 years. 

Leila Burbach is turning 1 year old. Grandparents Maman Jan and Baba Joon in Minnetonka say she's brought so much joy into their lives. Her parents Kevin and Raha in Edina say Leila enjoys a bottle of milk in bed every morning listening to Morning Edition, and they are out today at the State Fair celebrating. Happy birthday Leila! 

~ Dr. Abi Assadi & Farideh Amiri in Minnetonka and Raha Assadi & Kevin Burbach in Edina

Morning Announcements for Aug. 22

Searle and Emmy are celebrating 11 years of marriage at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday!

Happy, happy birthday to my FAVORITE brother, Gregory! Enjoy the last year of your youth, Greggers!

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Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 22, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

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