David MacArthur, director of auxiliary services at Central Lakes College, has been notified that his first book will be published by North Star Press. The scheduled release date is June 2. “The Day the Water Tower Froze and Other Stories From My Days With the Mille Lacs Band” was accepted …

Nathan Holm of Pine River-Backus is the school’s all-time scoring leader in basketball. The outstanding forward averaged 24.1 points per game last season while earning All-Northland Conference honors. Nathan broke a 45-year single-game scoring record by totaling 33 points in the Tigers’ big win over Laporte. He finished as the …

The performance of an imitator was the highlight of yesterday’s tribute to retired Central Lakes College instructor Joe Plut. Midway through the program, a near-perfect imposter waddled to the podium looking and sounding distinctly like the Mad Hugger in his Creative Communication classroom days. As Joe would say, he was …

“The Magic of Health and Happiness” is the theme of the thirty-first Conference on Aging Wednesday, June 6 on the Staples campus of Central Lakes College from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will offer a day of health, wellness and fun for the 55+ population in Central Minnesota. …

Chris Smith of Aitkin, a Central Lakes College student in Communication Art and Design (CAD), had his illustration chosen for a Lake County Journal essay called “The Whole Tooth” published in the March/April 2012 edition. He earned $50 for the effort, a collaboration between the magazine and the CLC program. …

Maurice Hernandez of Central Lakes College scored five points in the NJCAA Men’s  Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game in Las Vegas last Saturday as the Division II and III all stars dropped a 121-103 contest to the D I all-stars. Maurice was selected as a result of his selection as …

Central Lakes College honored 15 retirees at its 2012 Employee Recognition Event Friday in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus, where each year a ceremony also pays tribute to employees with longevity of service ranging from 10 to 35 years. Retirees this year have a combined 329 years of service, …

Central Lakes College softball players have earned post-season honors for the 2012 season, reports Coach Greg Medeck. Jenni Smolke (shown) was named First Team All-State (Minnesota College Athletic Conference) and All-Northern Division. She is a freshman infielder from Brainerd who hit .523 for the season, third best in the Division. …

Whether the political process fascinates you or frustrates you, plan to join us for this informative and educational presentation led by professor of political science Matt Lindstrom. “The 2012 Elections: Who is Involved. What’s at Stake” will be held at 7 pm Thursday, May 17 in Room E354 at Central …

About 320 Central Lakes College students from the Brainerd campus were honored as they attended the two-hour, 12-minute commencement ceremony last night at Brainerd High School’s gymnasium. Special recognition was accorded to the first two Honors AA degree graduates, Julie Jo Larson and Margaret Tiede, as well as international students, …