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Oct 22

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What a season for our Clay Target team!
After finishing the regular season 2nd in the largest division, the Raiders carried that momentum into the state shoot and delivered an outstanding performance.

🏆 The team placed 3rd out of 14 teams at state, with several athletes posting personal-best 100-round scores.
The women's squad dominated the competition, claiming the top three female spots overall:
🥇 Alaina Kinney
🥈 Allie Tryggeseth
🥉 Amber Fleischhacker

Regular season standouts included:
🎯 Caden Sale, the top male shooter in the division with an impressive 24.8 average
🎯 Alaina Kinney, the top female shooter with a 23.5 average
🎯 Amber Fleischhacker, second among female shooters with a 22.7 average

Leading the team score at state:
• Zak Day – 97
• Logan Spencer – 95
• Caden Sale – 95
• Alaina Kinney – 91
• Allie Tryggeseth – 90

Congratulations to all of our shooters on an incredible season and a strong finish at state! #goraiders
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Oct 22

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Men's basketball scrimmage in the gym today! 🏀

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Oct 21

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Congressman Pete Stauber stopped by Political Science instructor Steve Wenzel's American Government class at Central Lakes College on Wednesday. Stauber shared with students how he got into politics, and then took questions from the group.

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Oct 21

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Future nurses in action! 🩺 Our Nursing students are practicing essential patient care skills, including blood draws from central lines, medication administration, and central line dressing changes.

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Oct 20

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Congratulations to Psychology instructor Alita Reque-Peterson on being named CLC’s 2025-26 Outstanding Educator. We’re grateful for the way she inspires, supports, and challenges students every day. So well deserved! 👏💙❤
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#honor #award #educator #outstandingeducator

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Oct 17

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We attend the MN Homeschool College & Career Day recently in Arden Hills. It was fun to share about our programs with this awesome group of student and families! 💙❤

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Oct 17

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Honestly though, what's not to like?
#LordOfTheRings #college

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Oct 16

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Meet with an advisor if you have any questions about what classes you should take!

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Oct 16

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Our Men's Basketball team helped set up tables for the Coats For Kids giveaway this weekend!

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Oct 16

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CLC recorded an 8.7 percent increase in enrollment headcount this fall.

“Students are choosing Central Lakes College because they recognize the value of a quality education that leads to meaningful career and transfer opportunities,” said Dr. Kim Lynch, Interim President of CLC. “We’re proud to provide affordable pathways to success while maintaining strong connections with the communities we serve.”

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Oct 15

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On Tuesday evening, our #CriminalJustice students joined instructor Curtis Pribnow at the annual Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Relationship Safety Alliance.

Curtis stood alongside local community leaders as they shared messages of solidarity and remembrance, while CLC students had the honor of lighting candles as each victim's name was read aloud.

It was a powerful evening of reflection, compassion, and community, honoring those lost to #domesticviolence and reinforcing our commitment to supporting survivors and raising awareness. 💜

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Oct 15

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Athletes helped draw winning names for the annual CLC Foundation Baseball/Softball Cash Raffle! Winners below:

$5,000 winner:
Jacob Volk

$3,000 winner:
Gary Tonsager

$2,000 winner:
Will Killeen

$1,000 winners:
Paige Soltis
Nick Hadtrath
John K Nelson Jr
Chris Danelson
Dorothy Priebe

$500 winners:
Rachel Zetah
Deb Sweere
Thad Magee
Tom Trieglaff
Steve Wenzel
Marn Stuckmeyer
Norm Iverson
Duane Bauermeister
Deb & Kevin King
Kevin Engholm

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