Crystal Altendahl and Jason Luxem, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Nile Matthew Luxem, at 3:01 p.m., Sept. 4, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 22 inches long. Welcoming him home were big brothers Dominic, 8, and Alex, 5, and big sisters Kaylee, 14, Mackenzie, 11, and Errin, 11.    Grandparents are Ronald and Karen Altendahl, of Melrose.

Eric and Sara Nickolauson, of Maple Grove, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Theo John Nickolauson, at 4:21 p.m., July 13, 2022, at Maple Grove Hospital.  He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Theo was welcomed home by stepbrothers Preston and Drake and stepsister Caylin. Grandparents are Gary and Rebecca Nickolauson, of Brooklyn Park; and John and Linda Klein, of Melrose. Great-grandparent is Jane Klein, of Melrose.

Matthew and Brittany McDonald are proud to announce the birth of their son, Vincent Matthew McDonald, at 2:56 a.m., July 22, 2022, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.  He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 3/4 inches.  Grandparents are Bob and Jean McDonald, of Melrose; Roger and Lisa Gregory, of Padua; and Jean Gregory, of Spicer. Great-grandparents are Hilde Winter, of Melrose; Duane and Rita Frieler, of Elrosa; and Melvin and Jean Erickson, of Sunburg.

Carter and Shelby Sawyer, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Rayn Sawyer, at 4:25 a.m., Aug. 31, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.  She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches long. Big brother Grayson welcomed her home. Grandparents are Sharon Uphoff, of Melrose; and Jeff and Karen Sawyer, of Melrose. 

Jacob and Kim Wiechman, of St. Rosa, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Clint Joseph Wiechman, at 4:21 a.m., Aug. 29, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Welcoming him home were big brother Loren and big sister Mara. Grandparents are Mark and Beverly Wiechman, of St. Rosa; and Gerald and Bernice Hartung, of St. Anthony.

Kyle and Joelle Anderson, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Marie Anderson, at 10:51 p.m., July 1, 2022, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital.  She weighed 8 pounds, and measured 21 inches long.  Welcoming her home were siblings, Logan, 16, Zoey, 14, Harper, 10, Keegan, 8 and Wesley, 4.  Grandparents are Tim and Kathy Jansen of Sauk Centre and Greg and Cheryl Anderson of Belgrade.  Great-grandparent is Shirley Johnson of Beardsley.

Brandon and Dani Welle, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Crew Allen Welle, at 4:52 a.m., Aug. 13, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.  Big sister Brynn, 3.5 years old, welcomed him home.  Grandparents are Bob and Donna Welle, of Spring Hill; Elmer and Denise Burggraff, of Barnum; and Tim Brix, of Avon. Great-grandparents are Vernon and Genny Welle, of Spring Hill;  Roseann Meyer, of Paynesville; and Leona Burg, of Royalton. 

Kyle and Amber Lieser, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoella Lieser, on Aug. 9, 2022, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital.  She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long.  Welcoming her home was big sister, McKenzie Lieser, 19 months. Grandparents are Allen and Bev Lieser of Spring Hill and Joel and Ann Klein of Freeport. 

Miranda Roy and Robert Quade, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Quentin Quade, at 6:18 a.m., Aug. 9, 2022, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital.  He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches long.  Welcoming him home was big sister Emma Quade, 5.  Grandparents are Linda Benedetti, of Bradenton, Florida and Tim and Gail Quade of Sauk Centre.  Great-grandmother is Imogene Ebert, of Sauk Centre.  Great-great-grandmother is Doris Bushey

Hannah Catherine Gully was born to Michael and Susan Gully, of Albany, at 5:18 a.m., June 19, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.  She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Hannah was welcomed home by siblings Riley, Kenzie, Abigail and Lilyana Gully.  Her grandparents are Gordy and Bonnie Gully, of Paynesville; and John and Sharon Schulzetenberg, of Spring Hill.

Travis and Amy Sand of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Micah Timothy Sand, at 7:36 a.m., July 25, 2022, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.  He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Big brothers Noah and Elijah welcomed him home.   Grandparents are Tim and Sharon Sand, of Albany; and Alan (Pebbles) and Lynne Pueringer, of Holdingford. Great-grandparents are Marion Kurtz, of Albany; and Donna Sand, of Melrose.