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Morning Announcements
MPR News Staff

Morning Announcements for Feb. 14

Ash Wednesday Valentine's Day Explainer
Valentine's Day balloons are displayed at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Feb. 10, 2022.
Nam Y. Huh | AP file

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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.

“Happy birthday today and happy anniversary tomorrow to my wonderful wife and best friend Brandi! Thanks for making it so convenient for me to remember.”

~ Grant, Minneapolis

“Happy 17th birthday Jasper and Charlie Cochran. You are just the best. Love Nana and Papa.”

~ Jeanne, Minneapolis

“Happy birthday Charlie and Jasper! You are smart, funny, brilliant, sassy, stylish, complicated, silly, honest, helpful, amazing rays of sunshine. Our future is bright with your light, love and creativity in the world. Love from your whole family!”

~ Bruce, Minneapolis

“Margaret in Rochester wants to wish her mom in Fridley a very happy 98th birthday on Saturday!”

~ Margaret Weglinkski, Rochester

“Emmett and Cedric would like to wish a very happy birthday to their mom, Nicole. Despite all the noise of Valentine's Day, we celebrate our love for you, Mommy.”

~ Jordan Lutz, Bemidji

“Happy birthday Tyler from your entire loving family. Your 30th birthday began with the birth of your son, Kendrick. Congratulations to you and Miranda! I hope Kendrick will grow up to be a member of MPR.”

~ Scott Westrem, Minneapolis

“Please wish Sandy a happy 85th birthday on Valentine's Day!”

~ Barbara Sindelar, Minneapolis

“Happy, happy birthday to our amazing Valentine boys! We are so proud of the young men of character, integrity, kindness, humor, intelligence and creativity that you both are. The world is a better place because of you. Love, Mom and Dad”

~ Jen Foss, Minneapolis

“Happy birthday to Annie in St. Paul from your pals in the Adventure Club. We love ya!”

~Colleen convey, Minneapolis

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