Stephanie Barnier didn’t plan to give birth at home, and Elk River police officer Chris Morgan didn’t expect to be delivering a baby, either.

But on Oct. 31 that’s exactly what happened to the 23-year-old now mother of two and the officer. See more in this exclusive feature story by Elizabeth Nelson, Star News.

Stephanie Barnier smiles as Elk River police officer Chris Morgan gets to hold Sullivan for the first time since he helped deliver the baby at the Barniers’ home on Oct. 31. This was Morgan’s first time helping to deliver a baby and one he describes as career changing. (Star News photo by Jim Boyle)