Applications to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities skyrocketed over a year ago during the first-ever National College Application Week, an initiative to increase access to college, particularly for students from groups underrepresented in higher education. Nearly 10,000 high school students submitted 15,600 applications to the 31 state colleges and universities, …

The Drug Awareness class that meets on the Brainerd campus at Central Lakes College received a Youth As Resources (YAR) grant to create a fun evening for the Kinship Kids waiting for partners. YAR is a program under the direction of the Greater United Way of Brainerd. “The CLC students …

Central Lakes College shot 61 percent from the field en route to a 115-59 win over the Concordia (Moorhead) JV Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Brainerd. Maurice Hernandez scored 22 points, Brandon Davis (pictured) added 16, and Cody Hoffman 15 for CLC. Five players scored from the three-point line for the …

About 225 students from five area school districts on Dec. 2 sampled careers at the Staples campus of Central Lakes College. At this Career Exploration Day each high school student could choose three, 30-minute sessions. The students were from Little Falls, Staples-Motley, Pequot Lakes, Pierz, and Pine River-Backus. CLC provided …

The Central Lakes College men’s basketball team (8-0) is ranked No. 2 in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III poll this week, up one spot from the previous week. Herkimer County (8-0) of New York remains at the top. Sullivan County, N.Y., (10-1) dropped from No. 2 to …

The Steele Family returns to Central Lakes College for concerts Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. This is a CLC Cultural Arts Series event. The Steeles are the First Family of Twin Cities gospel, soul, and …

The Central Lakes College Music Department will present its annual “Merry Tuba Christmas” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 10 in the Herberger’s court of Westgate Mall, Brainerd/Baxter. Rehearsal is at 10 a.m. in the Music Hall on the Brainerd campus (E471). All trombone, euphonium (baritone), and tuba players are …

On Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus the Central Lakes College Cultural Arts Series presents Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular, a Las Vegas-caliber, multi-media, full-production show that mixes an eight-piece band with music, comedy, parodies – even a game show. What would …

Central Lakes College international students recently toured the state capitol in St. Paul and met with Lori Swanson, state attorney general. The group included Carlos Solano Monestel, Costa Rica; Shanice Hector, South Africa; Nqobile Mahlangu, South Africa; Dennis Musasizi, Uganda; Swanson, Steve Wenzel (adjunct political science instructor), Karmila Seran, Central …

The Central Lakes College Adventures ’N Theatre musical “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail” will be staged in Dryden Theatre on the Brainerd campus Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17. Performances are 7:30 p.m. both days, with matinees at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 17. Adventures ’N …