Senior editor | Lifestyle

Connie Nelson is the senior editor for lifestyles for the Star Tribune. 

Prior to becoming an editor, she wrote extensively on home- and garden-related topics.


Oh, You Turkey contest winners

Our 45th annual contest brought out the young artists in the Twin Cities


Meet the Oh, You Turkey artist

Art director Mike Rice channeled his inner child to design the bird for the 45th coloring contest.


Famed Minnesota photographer Jim Brandenburg offers a daily dose of nature

The work of Jim Brandenburg shines in one-minute videos that counter today's noisy world with the quiet of nature.


When's the best time for lawn care? Right now

Adding some steps to your fall routine can save you time in the spring.


Get outside! Five outdoor activities around the Twin Cities

Here are five things we're itching to do now that the weather is nice. What are yours?


Norway House has a new addition and Minneapolis' answer to Chicago's 'bean'

Tasty cafe offerings add to the draw of this E. Franklin Avenue fixture.


On a library waitlist for Prince Harry's new book? Here's what to do in your 'Spare' time.

The royal family tell-all isn't the only juicy scandal story out there.


Take a gander at these winning birds

We received almost 1,200 submissions this year.


Here are the winners of the Star Tribune's annual Oh, You Turkey coloring contest

We received almost 1,200 submissions this year.


Minnesota photographer Craig Blacklock makes waves with abstract images of Lake Superior