WADENA — The first baby born at Tri-County Health Care in 2023 is Kyson Joe Reineke, according to a Tri-County Health Care press release.
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He was born on Jan. 1 at 5:03 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long. His parents are Sam and Joseph Reineke of Henning.

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It is a new year’s tradition for the obstetrics staff of Tri-County Health Care to organize a New Years' basket for the family. This year the family was awarded the following:
- Merickel Ace Hardware - Home safety supplies
- Smith Furniture - Blessed sign, Snuggle Time pillow, basket
- All Around Divas - Hello sign and teether
- Hometown Crafts - Blankets and monthly stickers
- Glamour Salon - Hair clip/brush and teether
- Owly Coffee - $20 gift card and mug
- BBQ Smokehouse - $25 gift card
- 1776 Clothing Company - $25 gift card
- Pizza Ranch - $50 gift card
- Larry’s Family Pizza - $20 gift card
- Super One Foods - $50 gift card
- Seip Drug - $50 gift card
- Impressions by Sarah - $75 coupon
The basket was valued at over $500. All Items came from local businesses in the Wadena area.