If you are planning to go to a Central Lakes College Raiders men’s basketball game this season, you may want to do some pre-game stretching before entering the gym. At the pace the Raiders are playing at, watching the action can seem like a form of physical exertion. Often times in …
Read More »Ridgewater Edges Raider Women’s Team in OT
The Central Lakes College Raiders (1-5) found themselves behind 59-53 against the Ridgewater Warriors (4-3) in a non-division game on Friday night. Having overcome a poor shooting half and erasing a 13 point lead in the process, the Raiders were at the moment of decision. Four minutes later, they had pushed …
Read More »Women’s Volleyball: Sam Schlangen Selected to All-American Team
Raiders Volleyball setter/hitter Sam Schlangen (Paynesville, MN) was selected to the NJCAA All-American Team for Division III. The 2014 All-America teams were announced Monday for all three divisions. All-America selections were made by each division’s respective sport committee. All-Region selections and nominations for All-America honors were submitted by each respective …
Read More »Merry Tuba Christmas a “Booming” Success
The CLC Music Department sponsored its annual “Merry Tuba Christmas” on Saturday, December 6 at the Westgate Mall in Brainerd. The low brass ensemble was directed by Steve Anderson, CLC Instrumental Music Instructor. Merry Tuba Christmas is a low brass player tradition going back to 1971 when it started in …
Read More »Military Advanced Education Selected CLC as a Top School
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Central Lakes College the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide will be released in the December issue of MAE, and will be available online at www.mae-kmi.com. …
Read More »New Scholarship Fund Created to Support CLC Students
Clareen Eklund created the endowed Lester and Clareen Eklund Scholarship Fund with the Central Lakes College Foundation in memory of her husband. Lester and Clareen Eklund retired to the Brainerd area to enjoy the outdoors – hunting, fishing, and traveling. Lester passed away in 2013 after a long battle with …
Read More »Defense Rules El Toro Bowl
YUMA, AZ – Despite a final score of 38-14, the 2014 El Toro Bowl presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club was defined by defense. On Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the defenses combined for 10 sacks, three turnovers and held the offenses to less than 500 total yards. The …
Read More »Raiders Football Team to Play in El Toro Bowl
The #11 ranked CLC Raiders (10-1) have accepted a bid to play #5 ranked Arizona Western (10-1) in the El Toro Bowl in Yuma, Arizona on December 6 at 2 pm CST. Watch the game live. For more information about the El Toro Bowl.
Read More »CLC Vocal Music Department’s Christmas Choir Concert
The Christmas Choir Concert presented by the CLC Chamber Singers is Tuesday evening, December 9 at 7:30 pm in the Chalberg Theatre at the Brainerd Campus. Admission is free and there is no reserved seating. CLC Chamber Singers:Soprano: Deidre Hilgers, Cari Kounkel, Katie LeBlanc, Kati NierAlto: Theresa Johnson, Samantha Strong, Brittany WaltersTenor: …
Read More »CLC Diesel and Heavy Equipment Students Honored
The 2014 Fall Celebration recognized and honored students graduating from the Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance Program and Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Program. The guest speaker for this year’s celebration was Patrick Hockett of Kindred Plumbing & Heating Incorporated. CLC Student Representative Hunter Fairchild also provided remarks during the …
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