Justin and Crystal Schleicher, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jayce John Schleicher, at 11:19 a.m., April 19, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.  He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.  Big sister Zoey, 2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Neal and Karen Klaphake, of Melrose; and Curt and Diane Schleicher, of Freeport.

Chris and Jessica Housman, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Josephine Housman, at 7:38 a.m., April 13, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 9 pounds and measured 22 inches long.  Big brother Brantley, 2, welcomed her home.       Grandparents are Jan Werner, of Sauk Centre; James Housman, of Melrose; Keith Mammen, of Melrose; and Sandy Mammen, of Orlando, Florida.

Chris and Jessica Housman, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Taylor Josephine Housman, at 7:38 a.m., April 13, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 9 pounds and was 22 inches long. Welcoming her home was big brother Brantley, 2.   Grandparents are Jan Werner, of Sauk Centre; James Housman, of Melrose; Keith Mammen, of Melrose; and Sandy Mammen, of Orlando, Florida.

Blake and Kayla Bromenshenkel, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Boone Jared Bromenshenkel, at 5:25 p.m., April 7, 2023, at CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Welcoming him home was big sister Keeva, 2.   Grandparents are Fritz and Sharon Didier, of Osakis; and Wayne and Pat Bromenshenkel, of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Joe and Beth Niehaus, of Osakis.

Makayla Kay Lubben, daughter of Morgan and Chad Lubben, of Edgerton, and welcome by excited sisters Madelyn, 4, and MaKena, 23 months, was born at 4:43 p.m., March 30, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Laverne. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Victor and Ann Uphoff, of Melrose; and Cal and Char Lubben, of Edgerton. Great-grandparents are Alphonse Hiltner, of Melrose; Ed Lubben, of Leota; and Gradus and Caroline Kuipers, of Hull, Iowa.

Sydney and Saulo Ortiz, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Amary Elizabeth Ortiz, at 4:36 p.m., April 3, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long.  Grandparents are Jeff and Sue Petermeier, of Melrose, and Armando and Maria Ortiz, of Melrose. Great-grandpa is Cletus Meyer, of Greenwald.

Savannah Sprau and Austin Bueckers, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Amari Jennifer Bueckers, at 8:55 p.m., March 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.  She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Angela and David Sprau, of Pequot Lakes, and Rodney Bueckers, of Albany. Great-grandparents are Diane and Barney Bueckers, of Albany.

Calliena and Allen Kociemba, of Freeport, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Deluca Dawn Kociemba, at 6:25 a.m., April 5, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.25 inches long.  Welcoming her home were big brothers Tatum, 10, and Cayden, 8.    Grandparents are Judy and Don Kociemba, of Avon, and Julie Ostendorf and Del Hoffman, of Big Lake. 

Scott and Sarah Boser, of Sauk Centre, are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora Josephine Boser, March 15, 2023, at 4:25 p.m., at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria.  She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 18 inches long.  Grandparents are Jerome (Buddo) and Mary Schmitz, of St. Cloud; and Jeff and Carolyn Boser, of Pierz.  Remaining great- grandparents are Josephine Leko, of Sauk Centre; Marita Schmitz, of Sauk Centre; and Shirley Boser, of Pierz.

Tony and Pam Schlangen, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Julie Schlangen, at 3:38 a.m., March 3, 2023, at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Hospital in Sauk Centre. She weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Welcoming her home were Hailey, 8, Luke, 5, and Addison, 3. Grandparents are Ken and Julie Zimmermann, of Sauk Centre, and Dale and Julie Schlangen, of Lake Henry. Great-grandparents are Roy and Adeline Middendorf, of Sauk Centre.

Joe and Kasey Jenc, of Alexandria, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Elliot Glen Jenc, at 6:33 p.m., Jan. 27, 2023, at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria.  He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19 and 1/4 inches long. Big brother Logan, 2 1/2, welcomed him home. Grandparents are Glen and Jane Jenc, of Sauk Centre, Kelly Kerfeld and Chad Finken, of Freeport, and the late John Wiechmann. 

Morgan Jackels-Linn and Connor Quinn, of Melrose, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laken Tracy Quinn, at 7:46 a.m., Feb. 23, 2023, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.  She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long.  Big sister Aspen, 4, welcomed her home.   Grandparents include Kurt and Tracy Linn, of Grey Eagle; Jeremy and Tonya Greiner, of Dassel; and Frank and Gina Quinn, of Sauk Centre. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Sharon Linn, of Albany; John and Lori Jackels, of Freeport; Joann Masters, of Redwood Falls; and Jon Linn of Melrose.