Kora Delores Goette

Brandon and Erika Goette of Hurley, South Dakota, announce the birth of a daughter, Kora Delores Goette. Kora was born at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Kora was 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches.

Grandparents are Gary and Karen Goette of Albert Lea and Russell and Darcy Sorenson of Ashby. Great-grandparents are Jerry Goette of Bricelyn, the late Delores Goette and the late Marlowe and Margaret Olson, Dorothy Sorenson of Ashby, the late Arlen Sorenson and the late Tom Murray. Great-great-grandmother is Minnie Neubauer of Breckinridge.

Sydney Lorene Irvine

Andrew and Amanda Irvine announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Lorene Irvine. Sydney was born on Nov. 27, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. She joins sibling Cece.

Grandparents are Larry and Janice Irvine of Albert Lea and Keith and Wendy Weiss of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Eva Fredrickson of Albert Lea and Bernice Germain of Winnebago.