Gabrielle Thomas and Donovan Bricker, of Wadena, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Paxton Joseph Bricker. Paxton was delivered by Dr. Kailey Witt, at Perham Health on August 7, 2023, at 12:33 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. 

Paxton is welcomed home by grandparents Rhonda and Tony Snyder; Sandy Thomas; Thomas Bricker; and Brandi Haverinen; and great-grandparents Viola Thomas; Roy Robertson; Bobbi Haverinen; and Teresa Bricker.