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Morning Announcements
MPR News Staff

Morning Announcements for May 5 and 6

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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.

“For our son Jon and niece Lynn who share a birthday on Saturday — two great people who bring us true joy”

~ Terry and Jeff, Rochester

“Beautiful coincidence?! Memorial Service over the weekend and Walk for the Animals for my friend Kathyanne Norman, a devoted dog lover!”

~ Meg Gorman, Bloomington

“To Kenneth and Asher in Minneapolis, a boy and his dog celebrating seven years together this weekend.”

~ Josie, Minneapolis

“Happy first anniversary to my amazing, patient, kind, funny, handsome and loving husband! I'm the luckiest!”

~ Lindsay, St. Louis Park

“Happy 22nd birthday to our MPR-, NPR-, and PBS-loving son, Sawyer. We couldn’t be more proud of the young man of integrity you've become. Love, Mom and Dad”

~ Deb Miedema, Maple Grove

“Happy 46th wedding anniversary to Joan and Greg”

~ Gregory Koskela, Chisholm

“Happy 8th birthday to my little prince Christian! He keeps his parents (and teachers) on their toes daily! Love mom”

~ Sheila Byers, St. Paul

“Happy new-decade birthday to Jim Tierney, philanthropist, musician, devoted father, loyal friend and fellow horse widower.”

~ Sam Stern, Independence

Tuesday, May 6

Morning Announcements for May 6

“Happy birthday to my lovely granddaughter, Willa. She is funny, talented and generous and now in her mid-20s! Also, happy birthday to my long time friend, Karen R in Grand Marais. Many more, dear friend.”

~ Sharon Karas, White Bear Township

“Happy 100th birthday to Creekside UCC Church (formerly Mayflower)! We are rejoicing 100 years since our church was formed on May 6, 1925!”

~ Rebecca Tkachuk, Minneapolis

“Happy 50th birthday to the best entity in the universe: my husband Patrick.”

~ Mae Schultz, Minneapolis

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