William and Julie Banner, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Logyn William Banner, on Jan. 29, 2011. Logyn weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces.

Grandparents are Dennis and Judy Jensen and Vicky Watts. Great-grandparents are Bernice Anderson, Clara White and Nancy Adams.

Jared and Shanna Dawson, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Alec James Dawson, on Feb. 3, 2011, at Naeve Hospital. Alec weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. He joins siblings: Drake, Grace and Evie.

Grandparents are James and Carole Fisher, of La Crosse, Wis., and Bob and Lynn Dawson, of Big Lake. Great-grandparents are Bernie and Ethel Johnson, of Monticello.

Zac and Cassie Stuart, of Glenville, announce the birth of a son, Zaccariah Daniel Stuart Jr., on Jan. 28, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Zaccariah weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces. He joins a sibling, Jaydn A. Stuart.

Grandparents are David and Debbie Lawson, Becky and Rudy Adams and Dan Stuart. Great-grandparents are Carole Hanson, Jeanette Lawson and Sharon Donovan.

Chris and Katie Lee, of Glenville, announce the birth of a son, Carter Allen Lee, on Feb. 1, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Carter weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces.

Grandparents are Wayne and Sue Erickson, Mary Thompson and Steve Pflaum and Bob and Jo Lee. Great-grandparents are Marvin and MaryAnn Thompson, Gwen Lee and Glenn Erickson.

Jeremy and Sue Jensen, of Milton, Wis., announce the birth of Hunter William Jensen, on Jan. 1, 2011. Hunter weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces.

Grandparents are Dorene and Bill Jensen, of West Salem, Wis. Great-grandparents are Joe and Barbara Solberg, of Albert Lea.

Corey and Katie Brandt, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Anden Lee Brandt, on Jan. 30, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Anden weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces.

Grandparents are Brad and Kelli Haase and Dan and Diane Dittrich, all of Albert Lea, and the late Gary Brandt. Great-grandparents are Vern and Evelyn Haase, Jim and Lois Verdoorn and Ed and Bert Brandt, all of Albert Lea.

Ashley Serrano and Quentin Holst, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Sebastian Blaine Holst, on Feb. 8, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Sebastian weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces.

Grandparents are Terri and Lee Holst and Danny and Elizabeth Bolinger.