Tara Ness and Alexander Kranz, Bismarck, announce their engagement.
Parents are Ron and Stacy Ness, Kindred, N.D.; and Clark and Kristie Kranz, Bismarck.
Tara graduated in 2008 from Kindred High School and in 2012 she graduated from the University of Mary, Bismarck, with a bachelor's degree in English education. She is an English teacher at Wilton (N.D.) School.
Alexander graduated from high school in 2009. He is employed at Kirkwood Ace Hardware, Bismarck.
A Dec. 28 wedding and reception are planned at Grace Lutheran Brethren Church, Bismarck.