Daniel and Patricia Paulson of Hanska announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Paulson to Ryan Melheim, son of Deb Melheim and the late Rich Melheim of St. James.

Michelle is a 2000 graduate of New Ulm High School as well as a graduate of Rasmussen College. Michelle is employed with Renewable Products Marketing Group in Shakopee as an Accounting Specialist.

Ryan is employed with Midwest Direct in St. James as a livestock truck driver.

A Sept. 29 wedding is planned at Lake Hanska Church near Hanska.