BLUE EARTH — Rachael Mielke and Shawn Neufeld announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Parents of the couple are Patti Mielke of Blue Earth, the late Chris Mielke, and Ron and Donna Neufeld of Mountain Lake.

Rachael graduated from Winona State University in 2019 with a degree in elementary and early childhood education. She currently is a 3rd grade teacher at Granada-Huntley-East Chain School.

Shawn is employed as a finishing manager at Cottonwood Farms in Mountain Lake.

An Aug. 3rd wedding will be held at East Chain Lutheran Church located southeast of East Chain.