Drew Warren Rassler

Larry and Jessica Rassler of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Drew Warren Rassler. Drew was born Sept. 28, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches. He joins siblings Brodie and Cooper.

Grandparents are Dennis and Phyllis Kurriger and John Karen Rassler, all of Belle Plaine, Iowa.

Everly Rae Varnis

Jake and Whitney Varnis of Freeborn announce the birth of a daughter, Everly Rae Varnis. Everly was born Oct. 19, 2016, in Albert Lea. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches.

Grandparents are Terri Varnis of Frost, Rich and Donna Twito of Albert Lea and Wayne Nelson of Freeborn. Great-grandparents are Dale and Judy Christensen of Freeborn, Edrys Viland of Elmore and Carol Viland of Pilot Grove.