Kevin and Amanda Persinger of Eden Prairie, Minn., proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Ellie Noelle Persinger.

Ellie was born on June 17, 2012, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. She was 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 21 inches.

Grandparents are Ruth Corbin and the late Fred Corbin of Sioux Center, Iowa, and Steve and Diane Persinger of Austin, Minn.