Bob Brekken, a history instructor at Central Lakes College, on Tuesday, Feb. 5 will present “Abraham Lincoln: How He Became America’s Greatest Politician” sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning in Brainerd. Brekken’s program from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Business and Industry Center of the Brainerd campus will …

Central Lakes College and the College of St. Scholastica will co-host a free, public program about nursing education for current and prospective nurses from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. “Pathways to Nursing Careers,” a discussion about the future of nursing profession and how education can open pathways to …

The Central Lakes College men’s and women’s basketball teams defeated Mesabi Range Wed., Jan. 23 in the Brainerd campus gym. The women moved their Northern Division MCAC record to 4-1 with a 71-54 triumph, their fourth straight in a 5-11 season. Lindsay Monson scored 20 to lead the way as …

The Central Lakes College Raiders scored 56 second-half points to rally and beat Vermilion 78-75. The Raiders trailed 39-22 at the half and found themselves down 31-10 early in the half before getting their legs under them. “We had a really long road trip because our bus broke down,” Raiders …

The Central Lakes College men’s and women’s basketball teams defeated Fond Du Lac Wednesday, Jan. 16 in games played in the Brainerd campus gym. The men captured a 70-48 win behind Bryan Gichaba (18 points, shown), Kevin Kuefler (14), and John Jedneak (11), shooting 44% as a team in the …

Cultural Thursday, the monthly first-Thursday noon-12:50 p.m. program offered at no charge to guests from the community and CLC family in Chalberg Theatre, is headed into the second half of its 14th year, reports coordinator Jan Kurtz. You are cordially invited to the spring series. Feb. 7, “Peru: The Inca …

The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, will present Dr. Louis Johnston with “Taxes and Spending: What’s Ahead for the U.S. and Minnesota?” on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Business and Industry Center. He is associate professor and chair of the …

Central Lakes College in Brainerd on Tuesday, March 5 will host a Rosenmeier Forum titled “The Future of Renewable Energy one Minnesota.” The forum will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre. The four presenters: Craig Fink, a principal owner of Denali (a Minnesota-based wind energy industry); Jason …

The Central Lakes College women’s basketball team got back on the winning side of Minnesota College Athletic Conference play Saturday, Jan. 12, defeating Hibbing, 82-60. It is the Raiders’ second win of the season. CLC  exploited a leaky Cardinal defense to grab a 47-25 halftime lead. “Central Lakes has a nice little …

The Central Lakes College men’s basketball team captured its first Northern Division win of the season, 97-58, at Rainy River (International Falls) Friday, Jan. 11. The Raiders were led by Andre Thomas, who scored 16 points; John Jedneak (shown) with 12 points; and Kevin Kuefler, who tallied 12 points, 10 …