Desiree Talamantes of Albert Lea announces the birth of a daughter, Jenika Talamantes, on Nov. 9, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Jenika weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 inches long. She joins sibling, Jennavecia Talamantes. Grandparents are Johnnie and Jenell Talamantes and Diane Perez. Great-grandparents are Ray and Alma Talamantes, Jim and Joyce Hoium and Francis Galvin.

 

Jeremiah and Lindsey Mickelson of Clarks Grove announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Marie Mickelson, on Nov. 18, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Madison weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jon and Sue Mickelson of Clarks Grove and Leo and Debbie Wels of Lewisville. Great-grandparents are Paul Johnson of Clarks Grove and Marie Scott of Ortonville.

 

Stephanie and Ethan Berg of Pella, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Brynn Ellen Berg, on Oct. 29, 2013, at Knoxville Hospital and Clinic in Knoxsville, Iowa. Brynn weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20 1/4 inches long. She joins sibling Addison. Grandparents are Randy and Gayle Sternberg and Jim and Jill Berg, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Charlotte Sternberg and Clarence and RaMona Niemeier, all of St. James, and Laura Froning of Albert Lea.