Christine Balsley and Kurt Fredenberg announce their engagement.

The bride’s parents are Clayton and Angie Balsley of Albert Lea.

The groom’s parents are Wade and Linda Fredenberg of Kalispell, Mont.

The bride is a 2012 graduate of Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science.

The groom is a 2013 graduate of Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in statistics.

A Sept. 14, 2013, wedding is planned in Albert Lea.