Central Lakes College

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' board of trustees named Kimberly Lynch as the interim president, to begin July 1, 2026.

One program will be developed by Central Lakes College for an Eagan company. The other two are for manufacturers with locations in Brainerd and Fosston.

Hara Charlier accepted another position to be closer to family. An interim president will be appointed in May, and a national search for the next president will begin in the fall.

The Cultural Thursday series continues April 9, 2026, at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Educators Gary Payne and Mary Rosenberg will share their Argentina travel experiences.

A stripped-back stage reading of Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman” is one night only 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The director and an actor joined “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Brainerd Community Theater presents “Dracula A Comedy of Terrors” Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2025. Director Amy Borash and producer Joey Yow joined “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Central Lakes College in Brainerd’s poetry program Verse Like Water features renowned national poets. Jeff Johnson, director of Verse Like Water, joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming season.

Grants from the state to support inclusivity as people age were awarded to 11 projects benefiting Northern Minnesota, including programming for older adults.

Public campuses facing tighter budgets hope their outreach can keep low- to middle-income students enrolled.

Brainerd Community Theater presents the debut of “It’s Murder, Dontcha Know” at Central Lakes College. Director Guy Kelm and playwright Mary Aalgaard join “Area Voices” to talk about the production.