Community members are invited to participate in a travel study program to Cuernavaca, Mexico from March 8-16, 2019, lead by the Central Lakes College Spanish Department. Participants can save $100 by signing up before Sept. 15. This trip is a culminating experience for the spring semester Global Studies 1491 course, …

The local community is starting to see more artistry, thanks to the Central Lakes College Welding Program. It comes through a bright new sign on the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds main entrance, a new logo mounted above the entrance of the new Crosslake Community School, sturdy railings at the Lakes …

As Central Lakes College celebrates its 80th anniversary, the community is invited to celebrate five new Outstanding Alumni during a special event on Friday, Aug. 10. The celebration is held in conjunction with the college’s Brainerd History Week event. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Please …

By Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College Minimizing barriers to a higher education is important to all of us at Central Lakes College. This is also critical in our commitment to provide the highly educated workforce that our local economy demands. To this end, we are excited about a …

The good ladies from the East Cornucopia Lutheran Church of the Prairie will be on hand to serve up a heapin’ helpin’ of musical comedy fun when ‘Church Basement Ladies’ hits the stage on July 19. As the second offering of Brainerd Community Theatre’s summer season, the beloved show runs …

By Dr. Hara Charlier President, Central Lakes College Summer camp has always held a special place in my heart. I still remember dropping our girls off at camp years ago (they’re both in college now). Their excitement was contagious. It was the change of pace. The friends. The anticipation. It …

Several Central Lakes College athletes have been nominated for NJCAA individual and team academic awards. These names/teams have all been submitted to NJCAA for consideration: Football: Logan Veo, from Osage, Minn. (3rd Team) Volleyball: Baylee Grenier, from Bottineau, ND. (3rd team), Brooke Jerger, from Park Rapids (3rd team), Hannah Peltier, …

Central Lakes College’s Student Senate was awarded a $500 grant from First International Bank to expand the many community children’s events held on both campuses each year. The Live First Community Grant funds were awarded to CLC’s Student Senate after a weeks-long online community voting process. The Student Senate groups …

“Rumors,” an adult farce written by America’s premiere comedic playwright, Neil Simon, will open Brainerd Community Theatre’s summer season on June 14. The show runs through June 16, and again from June 20-22. All performances are in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. “We’re billing …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2018 spring semester honors list. The President’s List includes 186 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 211 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …