Abbey Jacobsen and Brian Hullopeter of 1203 Spartan Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Kory Hullopeter, on Oct. 10, 2010, in Owatonna. Brooklyn weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Ron Jacobsen of Freeborn, Melissa and Kenny Britzius of Wells and Rondney and Lesa Hullopeter of New Richland. Great-grandparents are Bill Bair of Albert Lea, Nancy and Clark Jensen of Freeborn, Verna Schoenrock of New Richland and Gerald and Betty Hullopeter of New Richland. Great-great-grandmothers are Betty Johannsen of Freeborn and Roz Bair of Mapleton.

Christopher and Charlene Nelson of 511 1st Ave. S.W., Glenville, annnounce the birth of a son Christopher Alexander Nelson, on Sept. 29, 2010, at the Albert Lea Medical Center. Christopher weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces. He joins a sibling, Christian Nelson.

Grandparents are Jill and Blaine Nelson, Delores Hernandez and Bill Everhart. Great-grandparents are Melvin Bratvold, Shirley and Marvin Everhart and Patrick Hernandez.

Jeremy and Emily Flink of Emmons announce the birth of a son, Holger Charles Flink, on Oct. 6, 2010, in Albert Lea. Holger weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Ann and Leland Estes and James and Joyce Flink.

Sam and Allie Olson of Glenville announce the birth of a daughter, Quinn Cassidy, on Oct. 11, 2010, at the Albert Lea Medical Center. Quinn weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She joins a sibling, Malakai.

Grandparents are Glen and Ann Fuller and Nick and Angela Olson. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Vandersnick, Leo and Ruth Fuller and Anne Chavez.

Dan and Melissa Wittmer of 1506 Lakewood Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter Liza Marie Wittmer, on Oct. 11, 2010, in Albert Lea. Liza weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. She joins a brother, Owen, 5.

Grandparents are Earl and Nadine Krieger and Ross and Mianne Wittmer. Great-grandmothers are Vernie Jensen and Jean Severson.