Benjamin Anderson and Miranda Bridges, of Rapid City, S.D., announce the birth of a son, Rylan Lee Anderson, on Jan. 18, 2011, at Rapid City Regional. Rylan weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Michael and Lynae Anderson, Melissa Fitzner and Robert Huber, all of Rapid City, S.D. Great-grandparents are James and Gloria Anderson, of Albert Lea, and Gene and Jane Bridges of Rapid City, S.D.

Brandon and Samantha Yost announce the birth of a daughter, Adalyn Kay Yost, on Jan. 11, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Adalyn weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Kelly Blake, Kevin Blake, Larry Yost and Valerie and John Holt. Great-grandparents are Wanda Kallestad, Phyllis Blake and Virgil and Glenda Yost.

Scott and Melissa Williams, of New Richland, announce the birth of a son, Matthew Joseph Williams, on Jan. 18, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Matthew weighed 8 pounds. He joins a sister, Sophia Elizabeth Williams.

Grandparents are Marcella and Thomas Nakata and Roy and Lois Williams. Great-grandma is Helen Olson.

Justin and Beth Nelson, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Charlie Reed Nelson, on Jan. 18, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Charlie weighed 5 pounds 2 ounces.

Grandparents are Cindi and Bill Smalley, Sue and Hugh Crawford, Dan Nelson and Betty Sprague. Great-grandparents are Bea Smalley and Liz Hansen.

Clint and Heidi McGill, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Sawyer Germain McGill, on Nov. 16, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Sawyer weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. He joins a brother, Samuel.

Grandparents are Larry and Janice Irvine and Al and Karen McGill. Great-grandmothers are Bernice Germain and Emily Cech.

Andy and Rebecca Oberlin, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Audra Rae Oberlin, on Jan. 19, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Audra weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. She joins siblings, Elijah, 4, and Seth, 16 months.

Grandparents are Jon and Jan Oberlin, of Iron River, Mich., and Scott and Donna Ruff, of Dickinson, N.D. Great-grandparents are John and Helen Oberlin, of Iron River, Mich., and Ray and Emma Barchenger, of Mandan, N.D.