Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2017 fall semester honors list. The President’s List includes 214 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 265 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

Minneapolis-born brothers Rick and Andy Ausland comprise the heart of Buckets and Tap Shoes, and they will bring their high-energy blend of music, dance and drumming from the streets of Minneapolis to the stage of Chalberg Theatre on January 26. As part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s …

Marine and Small Engine instructor Paul Hofmann has been selected as the Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator for 2017-18. CLC President Hara Charlier recently made the announcement to the campus community. “Paul continuously shows the highest commitment to preparing his students to enter the field of power sports,” she said. “He works …

Central Lakes College Natural Resources instructor Dr. William Faber was recently re-appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Gov. Mark Dayton selected Faber for the four-year term. “It is a real honor to be re-appointed by Governor Dayton for another 4-year term,” Faber said. “It is a great experience, …

Brainerd Community Theatre will hold auditions for the spring musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ on Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Auditioners are asked to check in at the lobby of the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. ‘Young Frankenstein’ is the stage adaptation …

In it’s second year, a new program at Central Lakes College is putting needed fresh produce into the hands of community members. It’s called the Gleaning Program. Here’s how it works: The CLC Ag & Energy Center produces many different crops and produce, all while teaching students and leading research …

For more than half a century, the life work of Gordon Gullion, a preeminent expert on ruffed grouse, sat untouched in a basement. His work was meticulously detailed on about 69,000 notecards, some dating back to the 1930s. Today, those notecards are in the hands of dedicated Central Lakes College …

Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center director Patrick Spradlin remembers the bitter cold of last winter, and he’s got the perfect solution for the coming arctic blasts. “What better way to spend a frigid January afternoon or evening than listening to hot blues and jazz?” he asks. To do just …

Grammy Award-winning vocal group Tonic Sol-Fa will present their holiday show ‘I Still Believe’ on Thursday December 21 in the Tornstrom Auditorium. The 7:30 p.m. show is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series. Tonic Sol-Fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand …

In order to transform the Dryden Theatre into a top-shelf event space, Central Lakes College recently launched the Dryden Theatre Campaign to raise $130,000 for the following upgrade: New, more comfortable theatre-style seats. Better technical support with the addition of a sound/lighting booth. Improved visibility with new seating risers. Updated …