Cooper James Cunningham

Colby and Laura Cunningham of Albert Lea announce the birth of their son, Cooper James Cunningham. Cooper was born Feb. 13, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. He was 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22.5 inches.

Grandparents are Joe and Marcia Sczublewski of Albert Lea, Mark and Cathy Lunde of Owatonna and Dan and Sharon Cunningham of Waukon, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Mary Ann Martinson of Albert Lea and Delores Paus of Waukon.

Emilia Dawn Helms-Johnson

Mary Helms and Justin Johnson of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Emilia Dawn Helms-Johnson. Emilia was born Feb. 12, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches.

Grandparents are Kevin and Dawn Johnson of Albert Lea and the late Lissa Helms. Great-grandparents are Jim and Kate Grodhause of Albert Lea and Margaret Tusen of Albert Lea.