MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The first Twin Cities baby of 2021 was born not long after the clock struck midnight.
M Health Fairview St. John’s in Maplewood welcomed John Robert Hennessey at 12:27 pm. It weighs 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
John Hennessey. (Credit: M Health Fairview)
“He seems like a very laid back, relaxed little girl,” said his mother, Melissa Hennessey. “We are delighted to have a little sleepy cuddly toy to take home with our family. I think we all look forward to entering the New Year with a sense of peace and tranquility, and so far little John has certainly shown that calming presence for us! “
Melissa and her husband Chris Hennessey chose to name their son John after Melissa’s great-grandfather John J. McDonough. He was a former mayor of St. Paul.
Melissa, Chris and Baby John HennesseyM Health Fairview
John Hennessey is the fifth child of Melissa and Chris. He was born about three weeks before his due date after giving birth for 35 hours.