By Mark Johnson, Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Central Lakes College  Attending a community college was the best choice I’ve made. I’m a first-generation college graduate, so college seemed like a mysterious and complicated place to me. Luckily, my college provided me with an academic plan, so …

The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum, featuring Justice Alan Page, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and former Vikings football star. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 9 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus.  Page …

The community is invited to come learn about the sacred cultural forests of the world at Central Lakes College’s next Cultural Thursday event, happening at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Attendance via Zoom is also an …

By Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College   Our campuses are energized as we make our way through the first several weeks of the fall semester. Students are excited to be here and are busy attending classes, labs, and extracurricular activities.   At Central Lakes College, we are proud of …

Instructor Tracey Kloeckl-Jiménez has been named the 2022-23 Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator.  Kloeckl-Jiménez teaches German and Spanish at CLC. This honor includes nominations by students and peers, as well as a recommendation from a committee of CLC employees.  “Tracey’s dedication to students, outstanding instruction, and the …

Central Lakes College is excited to announce the hire of Nicole (Niki) Brixius as a Farm Business Management instructor for the Milaca area. Brixius brings an extensive background in agriculture and will be a great asset for farmers in the Milaca area.  Brixius was raised on a beef farm in Hillman, MN. She raised …