In Focus: Central Lakes Jazz Orchestra Holds Annual ‘Jingle Mingle’ Fundraiser

By Hanky Hazelton To spread holiday cheer early this Christmas season, the Central Lakes Jazz Orchestra held its annual Jingle Mingle fundraiser last Friday at Roundhouse...

CLC’s Bent Pine Journal Wins National Recognition with Award

Central Lakes College’s Bent Pine Journal has won the second place National Award for Best Magazine, hosted by the Community College Humanities Association....

Former State Department Official Gives Update on US Foreign Policy at CLC’s Rosenmeier Forum

Tom Hanson, a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State who is currently the Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, spoke at...

Central Lakes College Named Top 150 Community College in Country

The Aspen Institute recognized Central Lakes College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges last week. C.L.C. is now eligible to compete for the $1...

Central Lakes College Presenting ‘Silent Sky’ From Chalberg Theatre

Central Lakes College started showing the play ‘Silent Sky’ last week from the Chalberg Theatre. Silent Sky encapsulates the true story of Henrietta Swan...

MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Visits CLC to Discuss New Voting Laws

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon continued his tour through the state at Central Lakes College yesterday as he discussed the new voting laws passed in the latest...

CLC Student from Ukraine Co-Authors Book to Help Her Home Country

Originally from Ukraine, Mariia Kharytonova always aspired for the American Dream. However, no one could’ve predicted the manner in which she’d achieve it. “Right...

CLC Staples Gives Up-Close Look at Agriculture During Annual Field Day

For years, Central Lake College’s Staples campus has offered the Brainerd Lakes Area a look into the ever-expanding world of agriculture with their annual Field Day....

Central Lakes College Students Return to Campus for 2023 Fall Semester

For many students, the first day of class can seem both daunting and overwhelming. That’s why Central Lakes College is making a concerted effort to help flush out any...

State Senate Capital Investment Committee Visits CLC’s Brainerd Campus

Tuesday marked the first day of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee’s 2023 bonding tour to determine potential projects the state may fund in the future....

In Focus: Brainerd Community Theatre Bringing ‘Kinky Boots’ to the Stage

By Olivia Armstrong The stage is set, the costumes are sewn, and Brainerd Community Theatre cast and crew members are hard at work before the curtains rise on the...

CLC President Discusses Impact of Higher Education at BLAEDC’s Annual Meeting

The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual meeting last Thursday to discuss higher education and what is being done to help out local...