Morning Announcements for May 8 and 9
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“Happy 30th up there, David. Miss you every day man. Rock on”
~ Jay Dagny, Moorhead
“Congratulations to Delaney Parker on Minnesota Girls Junior State Freestyle Wrestling Champ. Helping build new roads for women. We are so proud of you.”
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~ Annette Parker, Mound
“Happy birthday to former St. Paul police Chief Todd Axtell.”
~ Cathy Wurzer
“I would like the MPR family to send best wishes and love to my nephew’s father, Johnathan. He’s currently recovering from a major surgery.”
~ Jada, Minneapolis
“We want to wish our own arts editor Max Sparber a happy birthday”
~ MPR News Morning Edition staff
May 9
“Happy birthday to my best and only husband, Ken. I’m so glad you keep thumbing your nose at your given expiration dates. I love you.”
~ Jean A Evanoff, St. Cloud
“Happy birthday to Brian in Oak Grove. Time to get a boat on the water!”
~ Ann, South St. Paul
“It is my girlfriend Callie Coughlin’s birthday today, she’s turning 21!! I love her so much!!!”
~ Gora Gora, Stillwater
“Happy 75th birthday to my mom, Genie — who continues to out-bike and out-swim people half her age. Either she’s aging backwards or we’ve all been doing it wrong.”
~ Torie Morris, Roseville
“Happy birthday to my fantastic wife, Amy Landgren! Looking forward to celebrating at Sea Salt tonight with the family!”
~ David Matos, Minneapolis
“Happy birthday tomorrow to my wonderful spouse Marguerite, the youngest 70 year old in Minnesota.”
~ Michael Krause, St. Louis Park
“Happy May 9 birthday and happy first Mother's Day to Celeste Johnson of Minneapolis! Congratulations also to Celeste on her role in the production of The Barber of Seville, currently showing at the Ordway theater. Celeste is Principal Coach and Chorus Director at Minnesota Opera." ~ Dave Johnson, Pine Island
“Happy anniversary to Hannah and Michael Foldes; spectacular son/stepson and daughter-in-law; and awesome parents of Callum and Zoe. We love you!”
~ Marsha Weiner/ Paul Foldes, St. Paul
“This Saturday is the NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive when mail carriers across the city, and the U.S., collect shelf-stable food for our local food shelves. As a mail carrier and proud union member, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of my customers who have already donated... and encourage others to leave items at their mailbox for us to collect. This small act makes a big impact at the food banks!!”
~ Jules M, Minneapolis
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