Laura Richter, of Oakdale, formerly of Albert Lea, announces the birth of a son, Blake Thomas Ruoho, on July 19, 2010, at Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater. Blake weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Grandparents are the late Carol Richter of Albert Lea, Richard Richter of Olean, N.Y., and Paul and Kelly Ruoho of Stillwater. Great-grandparents are the late Mark and Elayne Ludescher of Albert Lea.

Kristen Schneider and Stephen Besco, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Kayden Besco, on May 6, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Kayden weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Shane Besco, Sheila Gordon, Jennifer Peterson and Keith Schneider. Great-grandparents are Kenny Gordon, Nancy Gordon, Jean Eckstine, Ranae Roberts and Doyle Schneider.

Ashley Marie Thomas and Bruce A. Reuter announce the birth of a son, Giovanni Allen “Reuter” Thomas, at 9:15 p.m., June 25, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Giovanni weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Bonnie Lyn Thomas and Scott Kevin Thomas, of Las Vegas, Nev.

Joe and Amber Johnson, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Landon Roy Johnson, on June 13, 2011, in Albert Lea. Landon weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. He joins a brother, Jacob Johnson.

Grandparents are Kris and Dennis Erb and Don and Debbie Johnson, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are George and Joan Erb, of Wells.