Abbey Jacobsen and Brian Hullopeter of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Brinkley James Hullopeter, on Sept. 27, 2012, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna. Brinkely weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. He joins sibling, Brooklyn Kory, 2.

Grandparents are Rodney and Lesa Hullopeter of New Richland, Ron Jacobsen of Freeborn and Melissa and Kenny Britzius of Wells. Great-grandparents are Nancy and Clark Jensen of Freeborn, Bill Bair and Beth Kenyon of Albert Lea, Verna Schoenrock of New Richland and Gerald and Betty Hullopeter of New Richland. Great-great-grandparents are Roz Bair of Mapleton and Betty Johannsen of Freeborn.