The community is invited to the Celebration of Life of Harold Palmer, or Coach Palmer, as he was lovingly referred to at Central Lakes College during his tenure at the college. Harold passed peacefully on May 9. His Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on July 29 …

Central Lakes College students and community members recently returned from a much-anticipated international music tour. The group visited Spain, France and Italy via a cruise line to experience European music, art, history, culture and cuisine through a grand tour designed by CLC Director of Bands Jonathan Laflamme.  “International travel is …

The Raider softball team earned NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors after achieving the highest GPA (3.35) in their sport throughout the academic year. The NJCAA has also announced the 2022-23 All-Academic Teams, recognizing student-athletes across the country for their dedication in the classroom. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors …

Raider women’s basketball player Alyssa Torgerson will be recognized by having her jersey displayed in the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2022-2023 season. “The Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the Women’s Basketball …

Three Central Lakes College students have been awarded $6,500 LeadMN Free College Scholarships.   Students Anna Anderson (Fort Ripley), Psychology Pathway, and Lori Jensen (Brainerd), Associates Degree of Nursing, were each awarded a $6,500 Henry P. Dembiczak Endowed Scholarship.  Student Christy Ball (Baxter), Health Science Broad Field/Nursing, was awarded a $6,500 …

Sixteen students graduated from Central Lakes College’s Peace Officer Skills Program on Friday.  These students have completed two years of general education and Peace Officer studies, and now have been through an intense eight-week training program. This unique program allows students to get in the driver’s seat of new, state-of-the-art squad …

By Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College   Campuses are busy at Central Lakes College this summer! We have students learning in labs and classrooms, Law Enforcement Skills students are busy doing hands-on training in defensive tactics, and a group of students and community members just returned from a …

The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated “Summer Music Festival” taking place on July 15 and 16, featuring an extraordinary lineup of renowned musicians. The festival promises two unforgettable evenings of exceptional performances, headlined by the captivating Lera Lynn on July 15, with …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2022-23 graduates.  These students have completed degree, diploma or certificate programs.  High honors students earned a 3.75-4.0 GPA (marked with HH). Honors students earned 3.25-3.74 GPA (marked with H). The list includes all but those students with data privacy requested. Central …

The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and Brainerd Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of Disney’s High School Musical JR, set to captivate audiences at the renowned Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd. This performance will run from July 6 to July 9, showcasing the …