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Three former Central Lakes College Raiders have been invited into NFL training camps. They are: · Frank Mays, CLC Defensive End 2010-11 (All-American in 2011), from Bemidji. · Stoney Burns, CLC Cornerback 2010 (All-American in 2010), from Orlando, Fla. · Robert Howell, CLC Defensive Tackle 2010-11, from Minneapolis. “It is …

Auditions for the CLCPAC Summer Theatre production of the British comedy “Bedroom Farce” will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. The play calls for four men and four women, ranging in age from 20-ish to 60-ish, according to director …

Ashley Hendricks started at Central Lakes College as a PSEO student during her senior year of high school in Brainerd.  That was when she first heard about the college’s Nursing Program.  “I made my choice to go to Central Lakes College based on the remarks of other students and affordability,” …

Thirteen Central Lakes College auto mechanics students received their ASE Student Certification. Having completed the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) test will help students stand out when interviewing with potential future employers, said CLC auto mechanics instructor Ray Johnson. Students are: Sam Anderson, Little Falls; Daniel Anderson, Little Falls; Alexander Dalgarno, …

Pine River-Backus High School senior Mandy Fontenot has always liked a challenge. It’s why she’s graduating this spring from both high school and Central Lakes College with her A.A. Degree. It’s why she was named one of CLC’s graduation speakers.  And it’s why she decided to join the Honors Program, …

Central Lakes College instructor Julie Austin’s World Literature class was recognized as QM certified by the Minnesota Online Quality Initiative.  Austin’s course is one of 243 higher education courses nationwide to be given the honor this year by the Minnesota Online Quality Initiative, an organization that uses peer review of …

The Advanced Manufacturing Education (AME) Alliance was awarded the Exemplary Program Award from the Minnesota Council for Continuing Education and Customized Training (MnCCECT). The award was given at a ceremony Friday at the MnCCECT conference held at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge. The AME Alliance was chosen for the honor because …

On Thursday, Cat Sanford will be the first one in her family to graduate college. She’ll walk the stage, dressed in a cap and gown, at Central Lakes College’s ceremony. The 21-year-old Brainerd resident said it’s been a hard road, not knowing what to expect and having no one in …

Representatives from Marco present Central Lakes College with a check for $370 as part of a rebate the company offers to customers. CLC uses the company for equipment, service and support for its copiers and printers. Pictured from left are: Michael Amberg, Marco strategic account manager; Brady Knettel, Marco technology …

Angelique Hayes was shopping for her family’s carefully budgeted grocery list one day two years ago when it hit her. “I can’t work my way out of poverty without an education,” she said.  So she signed up for classes at Central Lakes College that day. Hayes graduates this Spring with …