The Community College for International Development program is sponsoring one year of experience for international students at Central Lakes College. They are Bradley Van der Zandt, South Africa; Jose’ Sergio Cardoza Salguero, El Salvador; Dulce Perez Herrera, Guatemala; Muraty Harsono, Indonesia; Renata Barreto, Brazil; Jaka Mahendra, Indonesia; Hugo Ruano Diaz, …

This specially-designed quilt is one of many items available to the highest bidder at the silent auction for the Central Lakes College Foundation as part of the fund-raiser Sept. 10 and 11 at Grand View Lodge. Each evening features the music of the Hunt Family (Irish music and dance), plus …

Last year the Central Lakes College Foundation made 126 awards worth $31,500 in Random Acts of Kindness. The RAK Fund originated with support from the Holden family, Bremer Foundation, Brainerd Lakes Community Foundation, and now includes individual donors. “We continue to make awards from the fund,” said Pam Thomsen, CLC …

The Central Lakes College Raiders had a tough night in their home opener on Tuesday, but it may pay dividends later in the season. The Raiders lost 3-1 to undefeated Ridgewater (5-0) and saw their season record drop to 2-3. Ridgewater won the first two games 25-16 and 25-11 before …

The Central Lakes College Raiders opened with a 3-2 win over Bismarck State and a 3-1 loss to Ellsworth Saturday during the Ridgewater tournament. With both opponents of the Division II variety, Raiders head coach Jane Peterson was pleased but said there is much work to be done. In the …

Nick Grewe rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown to help the Central Lakes College Raiders open their season with a 21-6 victory over Fond Du Lac Saturday at St. Cloud State University. Dominique Corder threw for 114 yards and a 2-yard touchdown on 11-of-15 passing. That allowed CLC to …

In 2002, when Simon Stumpf left Pierz Healy High School and took a year’s worth of classes at Central Lakes College, he was already embracing change. Advocacy was in his nature. In 2006 he graduated with honors from Yale University, majoring in anthropology and African studies. This academic path has …

The Central Lakes College Community Band will begin its fall season with the first rehearsal Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall (E471) on the Brainerd campus. Rehearsals will continue on the following Mondays: Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 and 8. The fall …

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken came to the Business & Industry Center at Central Lakes College today (Aug. 25) for a discussion with regional panelists about the state of the economy as relates to unemployment and business growth. Rebecca Best, dean of workforce, economic and regional development, was among the contributors …

Central Lakes College Theatre in Brainerd will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Bob Dryden Theatre. The Adventure ‘N Theatre production’s musical version needs 12 children in grades 3-8 plus six teenage performers from ninth grade-up (three male, three female). For …