Tim and Sarah Racine, of 8907 Nevada Circle N., Brooklin Park, announce the birth of a son, Jack Timothy, on Dec. 14, 2010, at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale. Jack weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins sibling, Paige.

Grandparents are Derby and Barb Olsen, of Albert Lea, and John and Linda Racine, Spirit Lake, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Agnes Olsen, of Lyle, Donna Bach, of Storm Lake, Iowa, and Bob and Irene Racine, of Hilton Head Beach, N.C.

Nathan and Kimberly Stern, of 700 3rd St. S.W., Wells, announce the birth of a son, Cayden Michael Stern, on Dec. 11, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center.

Grandparents are Tim and Marsha Haakensen and Lyle and Sharen Stern. Great-grandparents are Ellen Haakensen, Florence Fredrickson and Everett Zeise.

Danielle Weso and Brett Hanson, of 410 Ridge Road, Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Asher Troy Hanson, on Nov. 18, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Asher weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces.

Grandparents were Rich and Pam Hanson. Great-grandmother is Norma Peterson.

Darren and Sydney Schone, of 71767 154th St., Albert Lea, announce the birth a son, Noah Schone, on Nov. 10, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Noah weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Gary and Marge Schone of Amery, Wis. Great-grandfather is Edward Staloch of Albert Lea.