EvaMae Marie Olson

Seth and Korean Olson announce the birth of a daughter, EvaMae Marie Olson. EvaMae was born at 8:36 p.m. Feb. 11, 2017, in Rochester. She weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches. She joins her sister, Dakota.

Grandparents are Eve Widmer of Albert Lea, Mary Olson of Glenville and Russia Olson of Hartland. Great-grandparent is Evelyn Williamson of Glenville.

Azander Roy Mendez

Sandra Kirsch and Adrial Mendez of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Azander Roy Mendez. Azander was born Feb. 20, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 1/2 inches. He joins siblings Aveia and Adrial Mendez.

Grandparents are Missy Quiroz of Albert Lea and Edward and Lori Kirsch of Albert Lea. Great-grandparent is Jenny Kirsch of Albert Lea.

Asher Cadence Freeman

Tyler and Emily Freeman of Robbinsdale announce the birth of a son, Asher Cadence Freeman. Asher was born Feb. 13, 2017, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches.

Grandparents are Jeff and Louanne Bullis of Apple Valley, Dawn and Mike Swalve of Albert Lea and Ron Freeman of Albert Lea. 

Katherine
Cyrilla Rakowitz

Bryan and Tammy (Hench) Rakowitz announce the birth of a daughter, Katherine Cyrilla Rakowitz. Katherine was born at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 13, 2017, at Christus Sophn South in Corpus Christi, Texas. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches.

Grandparents are Bill and Pat Rakowitz of Victoria, Texas, and Richard and Janet Hench of Albert Lea.