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Morning Announcements
MPR News Staff

Morning Announcements for Aug. 8

Two people smile for a photograph.
Charli Banks (left) mother of MPR radio engineer Clifford Bentley, celebrates her 80th birthday Monday.
Courtesy of Clifford Bentley

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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.

“I’m celebrating the 29th anniversary of my heart transplant! I was given the gift of life when I was 10 years old and now I’m pushing 40! I’m grateful to my donor everyday for this beautiful life I get to share with the ones I love, including my precious 5-year-old daughter. Please consider registering to be an organ and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org. Anyone can register regardless of their age or health status.”

~ Melanie Wickersheim, Minneapolis

“I turn 69 on Thursday, Aug. 8. I retired nearly four years ago after a 42-year career as reporter and videographer for The Associated Press news service. Since then I have toured the Mid-Atlantic states and the American Southwest, England and Scotland with my wife, Laura. In early 2025 I plan to lead a rock band playing “Werewolves of London” Warren Zevon’s music. Every day is a joy.”

~ Jeff Baenen, Jamestown, N.D.

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