Lee and Connie Nelson, Crosslake, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Monday. They were married April 17, 1971, in Wahpeton, N.D. Photos

Carissa L. Nelson and Joel M. Nelson announce their engagement. Parents are Lee and Connie Nelson, Crosslake, and Ron and Pam Nelson, Brainerd. A Sept. 17 wedding is planned. Photos

Michelle Rist and Tony Nelson announce their engagement. Parents are Dick and JoAnn Schroeder, Long Prairie, Mike Rist, Long Prairie, and Lee and Connie Nelson, Crosslake. An April 17 wedding is planned. A reception will be at Zorbaz on Gull Lake. Photos

...in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Photos Parents are Brian and Judy Kringen, Brainerd, and Larry Helsene and Connie Nelson, Brainerd. The bride's attendant was Jenny Holmes. Flower girl was Evelyn Helsene. The groom's attendant was...

...Nelson, Pequot Lakes, a boy, Anthony Lee Jr., 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Sept. 14, 2010. Grandparents are Lee and Connie Nelson, Breezy Point, Dick and Joann Schroeder, Long Prairie, and Mike Rist, Long Prairie. Megan Hann and Gregory Johnson...

...ounces, Aug. 5, 1999. Grandparents are Kent and Penny Stevens, Nampa, Judy Nelson, Minneapolis, and Jim and Connie Nelson, Brainerd. Chad and Amy (Wallin) Price, Brainerd, a girl, Emily Marie, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Sept. 1, 1999...

...helping others. My most rewarding volunteer experience is or has been: playing with the kids at ECFE. Nominated by: Connie Nelson, ECFE Coordinator, "Mitch has been very willing to jump in and try new things, he interacts well with children...

...guest speakers, Joyce Mueller, Crow Wing Public Health, for her presentation on Personal Care and Good Health, and Connie Nelson, Early Childhood Family Education, for her presentation on Personal Care and Self-esteem. Family Service Collaborative...

...experience is or has been: Being with children and seeing how they respond to me in a positive way. Nominated by: Connie Nelson, ECFE. "Jo has been a dependable set of hands and eyes in the classroom; it has been great to have her help! Jo...

...Evelyn Kate Helsene, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, March 26, 2005. Grandparents are Judy and Brian Kringen, Brainerd, Connie Nelson, Brainerd, and Larry Helsene, Pillager. Gregory and Charity (Mick) Crannell, Backus, a girl, Leah Morgan...