Morning Announcements for Aug. 21
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“Sending Karl and Marisa all the very best as they move to Rome, Italy, to pursue their goals! Be safe, have fun! Love you!”
~ Jean M Sazevich, Minneapolis
“I am beginning a yearlong sabbatical this week — this is the first one I've been eligible for in my 22-year career in higher education and I am so excited!”
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~ Jen Tiernan, North Mankato
“I would like to wish my brother Ken McNish in Crystal, Minnesota, a very, very happy birthday and I can't wait to spend time with him at the fair, my first, this weekend.”
~ Michele McNish, Bloomington
“Happy Birthday to my sister, Jessica Olstad! A former reporter, Jessica listens religiously to MPR!”
~ Blaine Turk, Eden Prairie
“Wishing Cubby in Two Harbors a speedy recovery.”
~ Marsha K, Duluth Township
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