Molly McDonald and Jared Herka of Emmons announce the birth of a son, Ryder James Scott Herka, at 5:22 a.m. Aug. 30, 2012, in Albert Lea. Ryder weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Grandparents were Laurie McDonald of Forest City, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Viola Bendickson of Bella Vista, Ark., and Barb McDonald of Emmons.

Kendra and Jose Navarrete of Albert lea announce the birth of a son, Miguel Angel Navarrete, on Sept. 6, 2012, in Albert Lea. Miguel weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins siblings: Jose Navarrete Jr. and Carlos Navarrete.

Grandparents are Arturo and Alma Navarrete and Doug and Lonna Schroeder.

Jordan Schilling and Brittany Jensen of London announce the birth of a daughter, Haydyn LaRae Schilling, at 12:41 a.m. July 15 in Albert Lea. Haydyn weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Rod Schilling of Glenville, Tracy Schilling of Lyle and Verlon and Marcia Jensen of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Dale and Pat Peters of Austin, George and Arlys Jensen of Albert Lea and Ken and Lynn Grahn of Oakland. Great-great-grandmother is Dorothy Cafourek of Glenville.