Tristan and Jenny Sather of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Henrik Van Sather. Henrik was born April 7, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Henrik weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches. Grandparents are Susan and Tom Westland of Albert Lea, Debb and Lori Sather of Albert Lea and Terry and Jane Christensen of Owatonna. Great-grandparents are Robert and Mary Lou Jacobson of Albert Lea and Annabelle Christenson of Albert Lea.

Jeff and Melissa Nelson of New Ulm announce the birth of a daughter, Becca Lynn Nelson. Becca was born April 10, 2014, at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. Becca weighed 7 pounds and was 19 3/4 inches. She joins sisters Allie and Josie. Grandparents are Gale and the late Lynn Nelson of Albert Lea and Randy and Connie Fragodt of Milan. Great-grandparents are Phil and Nita Jenson of Albert Lea and Neil and Clarice Perseke of Dawson.