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Morning Announcements
MPR News Staff

Morning Announcements for Feb. 17

Birthday cake
Birthday cake.
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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 80th Birthday to Jeanine, a wonderful mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, auntie, neighbor and friend! We think the world of you, and we're happy you're celebrating with another international adventure. Cheers to You!

~ Carrie & Matt, Burnsville

“It’s my 55th birthday and I am feeling so thankful for my husband, kiddos, friends, family and four dogs. Heading to volunteer at Hennepin Healthcare with my pup Ozzy where we will visit with amazing medical staff, patients and families. Perfect way to spend my birthday.”

~ Courtney Kiernat, Minneapolis

“Happy birthday (Sunday the 16th) to my son Skyler! It’s been a joy watching you grow successfully into adulthood and parenthood! Love you!!”

~ Jeanne Poppe, Austin

“Happy birthday shoutout [to] an exceptionally caring individual with a wonderful sense of humor. I hope your knee heals quickly. Sydney, you are one fabulous human and I’m glad we're friends!”

~ Jane Christensen, St. Paul.

“Happy 40th wedding anniversary to cutie-wuties Mary Jane and Ralph! Your family loves you!”

~ Madeline Mitchell, Minneapolis

“Happy birthday to retired broadcaster and current journalism professor Scott Libin!”

~ the Morning Edition team

“Happy birthday to Cameron!”

~ Gracie Stockton, Richfield

“Happy belated birthday to Kip Sundgaard! The Olympic Ski jumper turned 69 on Saturday.”

~ Sven Sundgaard, Minneapolis

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