Central Lakes College is excited to welcome Chris Hadfield as its new Automotive Technology instructor. Chris is a familiar face on campus. Hear more about Chris and his vision for this high-tech program. Please tell us about your professional career before you got to CLC. I started my career as …

Community members are invited to join one of Central Lakes College’s musical ensembles. There is a meet and greet with CLC music directors, as well as optional auditions, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 in room E471, the Music Rehearsal Hall, Brainerd campus. An audition is required for those …

The CLC Performing Arts Center is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming fall 2024 and early 2025 productions: Radium Girls, A Christmas Carol, It’s Murder, Dontcha Know?, and The Tell-Tale Heart. These diverse and compelling plays offer a range of roles for actors of all ages and experience levels. Auditions will take place …

The community is invited to the Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Research Center’s annual Field Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, August 30 at the Ag & Energy Center, 26505 County Road 2, Staples. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.  This event is a …

By Jon Aga, Associate Vice President of Advancement and Foundation Executive Director  Central Lakes College has a long and storied history of building futures for the students who come here to learn, explore and develop both personally and professionally. This spring marked the 85th year of college graduations in Brainerd, …

Central Lakes College is pleased to announce the appointment of Coach Krystal Brodeen as its Athletic Director.   Brodeen served in an Interim Athletic Director role in the spring of 2023 and Assistant Athletic Director this past year. She is also the Women’s Head Basketball coach at the college.   “Krystal …

The community is invited to celebrate the legacy of retired Central Lakes College head volleyball coach Jane Peterson with The Friends of Raider Volleyball Celebration. The event takes place from 9 a.m.-1p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the CLC gym, Brainerd campus. Please RSVP: https://e.givesmart.com/events/CXH/.  Peterson served as head volleyball coach for …

Nineteen Central Lakes College student-athletes have been recognized by the NJCAA as All-Academic. In addition to these individual award winners, the Raider Softball Team has been recognized as NJCAA Academic Team of the Year! Sophia Laube NJCAA All-Academic First Team Softball Molly Leners NJCAA All-Academic First Team Softball Kaitlyn Geschwill …

The CLC Performing Arts Center is excited to announce its upcoming production of the musical The Prom, performing from July 23 to August 1 at the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College. The Prom debuted in 2016 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The …

Fifteen students graduated from Central Lakes College’s MN Peace Officer Skills Program recently. 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 …