Jaxson Olson

Cody Olson and Sadie Saidla of Glenville announce the birth of a son, Jaxson Olson. Jaxson was born Oct. 2, 2017, in Albert Lea. Jaxson weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches.

Eligh Benjamin Mendez

Michelle Guerrero and Andre Mendez of Albert Lea announce the  birth of a son, Eligh Benjamin Mendez. Eligh was born Oct. 19, 2017, in Albert Lea. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

He joins siblings Kaysun, Style and Lincoln.

Grandparents are Melissa Quiroz of Albert Lea and Maria Diaz-Joel of Canby. Great-grandparents are Jose and Christian Guerrero of Albert Lea.

Rex Gunther Kilen

Tasha and Eric Kilen of Clark Grove announce the birth of a son, Rex Gunther Kilen.

Rex was born Oct. 10, 2017, in Albert Lea. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches. He joins siblings Keegan and Logan.

Grandparents are Karee McShane of New Richland and Sandra Kilen of Emmons. Great-grandparents are Betty and Joe McShane of Waseca.