Polson mayor gives birth to first baby of the year

Quaid Mitchell Walter was born at 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Nesting Place in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, making him the first baby born in Lake County in 2017. Quaid’s parents are Polson Mayor Heather Knutson and Brad Walter. Quaid was 20 inches and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Quaid and his uncle Cory Knutson have something in common. Cory was born Jan. 3, 1970, making him the first baby born in Lake County that year.

The Walters were given a New Year first baby basket compliments of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.