Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements for Aug. 30

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Audience members applaud during an event at the Minnesota Public Radio booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday.
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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 birthday to my father Mike Kamrad who is turning 79 today! I'm grateful for his love of motorcycles and sportscars. It has turned into a 25-year career for me in motorcycle sales!“

~ Michael Kamrad, Minneapolis

“This week I celebrate 20 years as Director of Production at Children’s Theatre Company where I help create plays for the most important of audiences.’”

~ Ellen Baker, Minneapolis

"I want to wish Paul a great first day on his new job at the U of M! So excited for the next chapter in your engineering career!"

~ Gracie, Richfield

“Joyce and Alex Genis of Bloomington have been married for fifty years on Sept. 1. They met on a beach in Maui, got married in Colorado and have lived in Bloomington for thirty years raising 5 wonderful children and now grandparents to 8 who are all in the Twin Cities area!”

~ Alex and Joyce Genis, Bloomington

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