Samantha Nicholson and Vincent Dowdell announce the birth of a daughter, Rylin Izabel Dowdell, on April 25, 2011, in Albert Lea.

Rylin weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins a sibling, Grace Ann.

Andrew and Breyan Richardson, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Tanis Jack Richardson, on May 2, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Tanis weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Tom and Sue Hughes of Rochester, Peggy and David Ruzek of Byron, Ill., and Kevin and Julie Richardson of Albert Lea.

Jonathan and Kristin Friday, of Wells, announce the birth of a daughter, Elaina Jean Friday, on May 1, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Elaina weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Neal and Heidi McClurg, of Wells, Dale and Danette Meyer, of Albert Lea, and Michael and Dawn Friday, of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Jean Naber, of Brainerd, Renata LeBarron, of Albert Lea, Bonnie Friday, of Albert Lea, Doug LeBarron, of Austin, Evelyn McClurg, of Viroqua, Wis., and Laverne and Darlene Hauge, of Glenville.

Dan and Kelli Stoa, of Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Mara Lynn Stoa, on April 18, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Des Moines. Mara weighed 8 pounds, 8.8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Chuck and Holly Stoa, of Blue Earth, and Marv and Sherri Isder, of Avoca. Great-grandparents are Connie Hansen, of Albert Lea, Florence Isder, of Fulda, Lois Ohlson, of West Brook, and Max Ohlson, of Waconia.

Ashley and Jeremiah Krowiorz, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Noah James Krowiorz, on April 17, 2011, in Albert Lea. Noah weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Jackie Brooks, of Albert Lea, Richard Brooks, of Owatonna, Jamae Adle, of Florida, and Rick Krowiorz, of Georgia. Great-grandparents are Minnie Leoma and Rodger Hogate, of Owatonna, and Virginia and Glen VanThomma, of Faribault. Great-great-grandmother is Jimmy Alenen Jones, of Owatonna.