Morning Announcements for Aug. 22-23
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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.
The Robbinsdale High School Class of 1964’s reunion is on Saturday. Congratulations on 60 years!
~ The Robbinsdale Cooper Alumni Association
Thomas and Frances Spainhour are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday — and 36 years as MPR members!
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~ Thomas and Frances Spainhour in Hudson
Sharon Stiefel is celebrating her wife Professor Davida Alperin's retirement from the University of Wisconsin — River Falls! She taught Political Science (American Government) for 33 years.
~ Sharon Stiefel in St. Paul
Leila Burbach is turning 1 year old. Grandparents Maman Jan and Baba Joon in Minnetonka say she's brought so much joy into their lives. Her parents Kevin and Raha in Edina say Leila enjoys a bottle of milk in bed every morning listening to Morning Edition, and they are out today at the State Fair celebrating. Happy birthday Leila!
~ Dr. Abi Assadi & Farideh Amiri in Minnetonka and Raha Assadi & Kevin Burbach in Edina
Searle and Emmy are celebrating 11 years of marriage at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday!
~ Emmy in Morris
Happy, happy birthday to my FAVORITE brother, Gregory! Enjoy the last year of your youth, Greggers!
~ Jolie Wood in Minneapolis
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