Erin Claussen and Nick Cincotta of Chicago announce their engagement.

The bride is the daughter of Therese and Dan Claussen of Albert Lea, and is the granddaughter of June and Dell Claussen and Sylvia and the late Casey Dziura of Albert Lea.

She is a 2004 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2008 graduate of Luther College.

The groom is the son of Jenny Cincotta and Frank Cincotta of Chicago, and is the grandson of Flora Cincotta of Fulton, New York.

He is a 2000 graduate of Palatine High School and a 2004 graduate of University of Chicago.