Jonathan Folven and Kendra Meade of New Richland, announce the birth of a daughter, Gracie Maie Folven, on Feb. 1, 2013, at Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna. Gracie weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Pam and Ray Folven of Emmons and Evonne Meade of New Richland. Great-grandparents are Dale and Kathy Brekke of Albert Lea and Patricia and David Marquardt of Dodge Center. Great-great-grandfather is Alfred Schalarbaum of Albert Lea. Great-great-grandmother is Arline Sepin of Dodge Center.

 

Brandon and Amanda Kraemer of St. Peter, announce the birth of a son, Jackson Philip Kraemer, on Dec. 7, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Jackson weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Glen and Elaine Kraemer of Brainerd and Dennis Arendt and Pat Arendt of Albert Lea.