Noelle Mortensen and Thomas Pierson of Paynesville, Minn., announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Noelle is the daughter of Mark and Robyn Mortensen of Winthrop, Minn. Thomas is the son of Dan and Mary Pierson of Merrill.

The couple will be married July 14, 2007, at Blackberry Ridge Golf Courwse in Sartel, Minn. Following the ceremony, a reception and dance will be held at the Country Club.

Noelle is employed by Woodlands Chiropractic in St. Cloud, Minn., as a chiropractic assistnt.

Thomas is operations manager at EnviroTech in St. Cloud.