Kenadee Jacqueline Klukow

Jodi and Brandon Klukow of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Kenadee Jacqueline Klukow. Kenadee was born Dec. 4, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches.

Grandparents are Greg and Rhonda Moen, Todd and Bridgett Coughlin, the late Jacqueline Jepson and the late Michael Klukow.

Sophia Maria Garcia

Jesse Garcia and Justine Nelson announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Maria Garcia. Sophia was born Nov. 21, 2016, in Albert Lea. She weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 22 inches. She joins siblings Trey Garcua, Alex Jensen, Aliyah Nelson and Mason Nelson.

Grandparents are Jon Hibbard, Misty Volk, Silvia Ortiz and Pedro Ortiz. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Colleen Nelson of Albert Lea and Richard and Eileen Volk of California.

Violet Hope Mueller

Rachel and Kevin Mueller of Duluth announce the birth of a daughter, Violet Hope Mueller. Violet was born Dec. 3, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She weighed 7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches. She joins one sibling, Paisley Mueller.

Grandparents are Debra and Joseph Mueller of Clarks Grove and Kathy and Todd Kenward of Mankato. Great-grandpa is Carroll Carlson of Owatonna.

Jack Anthony Evenson

Brady and Sarah Evenson announce the birth of a son, Jack Anthony Evenson. Jack was born Nov. 15, 2016. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches.

Grandparents are Marly Evenson of Albert Lea; Tony and Mary Ash of Menomonee Falls Wisconsin; and Paul Evenson of Isanti.

Great-grandparents are Richard Chaltry and Darleen Chaltry, and Sandy and Dwight Ash.