Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements for Aug. 15

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Kiara Worcester of Virginia, Minn. receives a hug from Amy Savela of Grand Rapids, Minn. during the Itasca Pride Fest on June 23 at Old Central School in downtown Grand Rapids, Minn. Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 15.
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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 opening night to the cast and crew of “High School Musical JR.” at Blue Water Theatre Company in Wayzata. A special shout-out to the student actors who are making their Blue Water debut in this production. The show runs Aug. 15-25.

~ Lela Olson, Wayzata

Volunteering this week at Minnesota's largest county fair — the Steele County Free Fair, in Owatonna!

~ Tyler Cochran, Owatonna

Happy birthday Lynne Raschke! I love you!

~ Scott Seagroves, Duluth

Brian Bakst forgot to mention his mom's birthday yesterday while on air with me. So here's to you, Lana. Better late than never.

~ Brian Bakst

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