Katie and Ben Kluender of Kiester announce the birth of a son, Owen William Kluender. Owen was born April 3, 2014, in Albert Lea. Owen weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches. Grandparents are Joey and Karen Roberts of Albert Lea and Larry and Roxann Kluender of Walters. Great-grandparents are Orville and Margaret Courrier of Walters, Alvin “Bud” and Elaine Kluender of Walters and Harold and Beverly Landsman of Owatonna.

Chris Karge and Ashley Mortenson announce the birth of a son, Chase Christopher Karge. Christopher was born March 28, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Chase weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches. He joins sister, Emma. Grandparents are Al Karge and Michelle Engelby of Albert Lea, Robert Mortenson of New Richland and Lisa Adams of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Vincent and Kathryn Engelby of Albert Lea and Dave and Cheryl Karge of Albert Lea.

Ryan Miller and Amy Foran of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Oliver Lee Miller. Oliver was born March 27, 2014, in Albert Lea. Oliver weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 ½ inches. He joins brother, DeAngelo and sister, Khiera. Grandparents are Brad and Angie Hallum of Albert Lea, Keith and Kathy Reyerson of Northwood and Paul Foran of Biddeford, Maine.

Ben and Courtney Storlie of Forest Lake announce the birth of twin daughters, Olivia Ruth Storlie and Lillian June Storlie. Olivia and Lillian were born March 25, 2014,  at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minn. Olivia weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches. Lillian weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches. They join brothers Jack and Tate. Grandparents are Tom and Joyce Soderholm of Worthington and Darrell and Vickie Storlie of Clarks Grove.