Joe and Kasey Jenc, of Alexandria, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Elliot Glen Jenc, at 6:33 p.m., Jan. 27, 2023, at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria. He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19 and 1/4 inches long. Big brother Logan, 2 1/2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Glen and Jane Jenc, of Sauk Centre, Kelly Kerfeld and Chad Finken, of Freeport, and the late John Wiechmann.
Morgan Jackels-Linn and Connor Quinn, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laken Tracy Quinn, at 7:46 a.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Big sister Aspen, 4, welcomed her home. Grandparents include Kurt and Tracy Linn, of Grey Eagle; Jeremy and Tonya Greiner, of Dassel; and Frank and Gina Quinn, of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Sharon Linn, of Albany; John and Lori Jackels, of Freeport; Joann Masters, of Redwood Falls; and Jon Linn of Melrose.
Matthew and Abby Myers, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Emry Joseph Myers, at 9:53 p.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. Welcoming him home were big brothers, Tyson and Cam. Grandparents are Jeff and Sharon Wessel, of Melrose; Kevien and Sandy Schroeder, of Sauk Centre; and Craig and Karrie Myers, of Jeffers. Great-grandma is Kathy Hinnenkamp, of Melrose.
Morgan Jackels-Linn and Connor Quinn, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laken Tracy Quinn, at 7:46 a.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long Big sister Aspen, 4, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Kurt and Tracy Linn of Grey Eagle, Jeremy and Tonya Greiner of Dassel and Frank and Gina Quinn of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Sharon Linn of Albany, John and Lori Jackels of Freeport, Joann Masters of Redwood Falls and Jon Linn of Melrose.
Kevin and Mariah Klaphake, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Clayton Jon Klaphake, at 8:50 a.m., Feb. 22, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Big sister Mallory, 2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Joe and Sharon Schwieters, of Greenwald; and Steve and Pam Klaphake, of Freeport.
Jeremiah and Shannon Jordan of Belgrade, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Marian Jordan, at 8:32 p.m., Feb. 10, 2023, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Peter and Annmarie Jordan and John Gregory, both of Sauk Centre and Christy Gregory of Avon. Great-grandparents are Margaret Jordan of Howard Lake, Roberta Lent of Baxter, Phyllis Stewart of Benson and Clifford Sockness of Oakdale.
Evan and Heather Host, of Meire Grove, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Tristan Gene Host, at 11:36 a.m., Feb. 8, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.
Rebecca and Jeremy Meyer, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora Anne Meyer, at 9:35 p.m., Feb. 12, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Big brother Jonah, 3, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Nicki and Hambone Hammond, of New Munich; Stan and Bridget Hasbrook, of Paynesville; and Tom and Linda Meyer of Grey Eagle. Great-grandparents are Norma and David Amiot, of Sauk Centre.
Zach and Chelsy Thiewes, of West Union, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Joel Peter Thiewes, at 3:14 p.m., Feb. 11, 2023, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Welcoming him home were big brothers Wade, 8, and Owen, 6. Grandparents are Roger and Carol Engle of West Union and Ben and Brenda Thiewes of Kandiyohi. Great-grandparent is Shirley Marthaler of Osakis.
Evan and Heather Host of, Meire Grove, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Tristan Gene Host, at 11:36 a.m., Feb. 8, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 and 1/2 inches long.
Brandon and Laura Borgerding, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lainey Ann Borgerding, at 8:13 9 p.m., Jan. 30, 2023, at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Lainey is welcomed home by her siblings Ayla, 6, Ryker, 4, Decker, 3, and Rhett, 1. Grandparents are Brian and Mary Borgerding of Sauk Centre, Scott and Barb Carlson of Neenah, Wisconsin. and Paul and Nellie Weber of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Breanna Rivera and Corey Pirttila, of New Munich, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jaxon Jason Pirttila, at 7:48 a.m., Jan. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Big brother Peyton, 8, and big sister, Kaia, 6, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Jason and Shelly Hedeen, of Avon; and Shelly Pirttila, of Albany. Great-grandparents are Bill and Joe Hedeen, of St. Anna.