Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Morning Announcements
MPR News Staff

Morning Announcements for Feb. 25

Annie DiRusso and band lean backwards together at Utepils Brewing
Annie DiRusso performed at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis for The Current Happy Hour on June 22, 2023.
Tony Nelson for MPR

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

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 belated birthday Carrie from your family and loved one. To a new year of adventures!”

~ Carrie, Minneapolis

“Happy 61st Birthday Paul! You are generous, kind, loving, and so much fun to be with. I’m grateful you are in my life.”

~ Kelsey Thornton, St. Anthony Village

“A belated congratulations to the winner of the Kortelopet Skate, 17-year-old Eli Andre from Minneapolis!”

~ Lynn Schuman, Hayward, WI

“Happy Birthday Esther Ndemo! We are so blessed to see you blossom into a confident, thoughtful and loving young lady. May the year ahead be of great success and realized dreams. We cannot wait to celebrate you! With much love, Wandanje and Moraa”

~ Eunice Moraa, st. Paul

“Happy First Birthday to my beautiful grandson, Theo!”

~ Anne in Rochester

"Like so many of us, I’m simply celebrating the 80⁰ temperature swing from the frigid 40s below zero to the comfy 40s above! Spring is coming and that’s worth smiling about!”

~ Tara in Bemidji

“I don’t know if he’s listening right now, but happiest of birthdays to one of the nicest guys in TV news … although he’s left the business … Dave Schwartz who was one of the sports guys at KARE 11 is now with the Minnesota Wild. He turns another year older today.”

~ Cathy Wurzer

“Happy Birthday to our dad Jeff, on what would have been his 75th birthday! We will be celebrating you all day today.”

~ Lynsey Sahli, Elk River

Have something you want included in the Morning Announcements? Tell us!

Listen for Morning Announcements weekdays around 8:55 a.m. on MPR News.