Central Lakes College

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.

All community members are invited to weigh in and provide input by completing a short survey by March 7, 2025.

KAXE covered pushback on the LGBTQ+ community, changes in rural health care delivery, a coal ash spill at Boswell Energy Center, tribal land back efforts, helium mining and more.

Events this week include holiday kick-offs in Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd and Grand Rapids; a free Thanksgiving dinner and a student art exhibition.

Events this week include theater and musical performances and nature journaling activity.

Events in Northern Minnesota this week include Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations in Grand Rapids and Brainerd and the Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota, a performance by the Teddy Bear Band in Bemidji, inclusive theater in Grand Rapids and a unique event in Brainerd.

Cheryl Norman, CLC’s vice president of academic and student affairs, said the safety of students, faculty and staff and the community is the college’s top priority in making this decision.

Connect Effect aims to tackle the prevailing issues of loneliness and social isolation. The event is free and runs Jan. 23-25 at the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.