Blayke Lily Passingham

Drew Passingham and Carli Bertelson announce the birth of a daughter, Blayke Lily Passingham. Blayke was born Jan. 26, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches.

Grandparents are Kim and Chad Lundak of Albert Lea and Sean and Stephanie Passingham of Alden, Amy and Todd Brouwers of Albert Lea and Robert and Christy Ankoviak of Minneapolis.

Harper Elizabeth Rush

Cody and Katelyn Rush of Thornton, Colorado, announce the birth of a daughter, Harper Elizabeth Rush. Harper was born Dec. 21, 2016, in Thornton. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches.

Grandparents are Rollin and Nancy Hoium of Albert Lea and Neal and Jolene Rush of Brewster, Kansas. Great-grandparents are Don and Betty Cashin of Albert Lea.