The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) basketball coaches have selected their 15-member MCAC North and South All-Division teams, MCAC All-Defensive team, division coaches-of-the-year, and division players-of-the-year for the 2023-24 season.  The ten players receiving the most votes in each division were also named to the All-MCAC Team. Here are the Raiders who were honored: Women’s …

The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum: Filling a Continent of Libraries: Books For Africa, happening at 7pm on Feb. 28 in Central Lakes College’s Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. Speaking will be Pat Plonski, PhD, Executive Director of Books for Africa. Books For Africa is the world’s …

Central Lakes College student Marsha Culbreth has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Nathie Marbury American Sign Language Honor Society scholarship.   Culbreth, of Little Falls, is finishing her second year at CLC and will be graduating in May with her Deaf Studies Certificate.  The American Sign Language Honor Society and the American …

The Central Lakes College Dental Assisting Program is pleased to be joining the ranks of dental professionals across the state in providing free care to children whose families cannot afford to pay for the care. Give Kids a Smile Day will be held on Friday April 19 at CLC’s Dental …

Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College Big things are on the horizon as we introduce the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program, set to launch in fall 2024. This marks a significant stride towards our commitment to providing an accessible, affordable, and transformative education at Central Lakes College. The …

Verse Like Water: The visiting poet program of Central Lakes College presents Hmong poet Mai Der Vang for a poetry reading at noon on February 21 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. A book signing and informal craft talk will follow at 1:30pm. The event is free and open to …

The Brainerd Community Theatre and CLC Performing Arts Center is proud to present PUFFS The Play by Matt Cox, a side-splitting comedy set in an enchanting world of wizardry, where the unsung heroes take center stage. This clever and inventive production leaves audiences in stitches, offering a fresh and humorous perspective on …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2023 fall semester honors lists. The President’s List includes 369 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 341 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference has announced its 2023 Fall MCAC All-Academic Team.  Recognized individuals combined athletic and academic accomplishments while competing at a member MCAC institution during the Fall 2023 semester.   The honored student-athletes listed all met sport-specific athletic requirements and possess a cumulative grade point average at or above the standards as established by the …

The community is invited to attend Central Lakes College’s next Cultural Thursday event, happening at noon on Thursday, February 8 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. Speaking will be CLC Ukrainian student Mary Kharytonova, who will discuss her book “24” and her experiences after Russia invaded her country.  Kharytonova’s life changed forever …