Created by the tribal government of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures is committed to building a sound economic future by developing and nurturing a diverse range of businesses. From our casinos and hotels to our non-gaming operations, our...

The Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association is a charitable non–profit organization chartered to help protect the rights of Minnesota residents wishing to harvest Northern Pike by spearing and angling. The MDAA actively works to establish equality of spearing and...

For more than 25 years, Mn Adult & Teen Challenge has been restoring hope to teens and adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. We offer a full range of services including: Intensive licensed Rule 31 treatment programs: both residential and...

A tradition of service to country and community. We are a member-owned service organization dedicated to Veterans. There are two sides to our business: 1) bar/restaurant and 2) gaming.

Jeff Oliphant came to UW-Eau Claire as the Head Athletic Trainer in August 1989 and took athletic training to new heights at the university. In May 2002, the UW System Board of Regents granted approval for UWEC to offer a bachelor of science degree in athletic...

In 2013, Faye Abrahamson helped establish the “Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund” for her late husband, Pat Abrahamson, at Central Lakes College (CLC). Pat Abrahamson was a 1959 graduate of Duluth Central High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the...

Patricia Ann Kehr’s non-traditional student status began with her taking Joe Plut’s writing course. The course further inspired the 44 year old Pat to go back to school and receive her Associate of Arts degree from Brainerd Community College, twice being named to the...

Paul and Lynn Hunt experienced their first real encounter with resilient living in 1985 when they made the decision to forego the paycheck and start their own company, Hunt Technologies. Despite many years raising their family on little-to-nothing, they never looked...

The Ray Frisch Family Fund Scholarship is in honor of the Frisch teaching legacy that has spanned two generations, four family members, several institutional name changes and continuous family teaching contributions at this institution since 1957. Raymond Frisch, a...

Robert “Bob” Danzl married LaVonne Habstritt on Sept. 9, 1950 and had seven daughters and one son. He worked in the sheet metal trade throughout his life. Bob was employed as a sheet metal estimator for Thelen Heating and Roofing in Brainerd. He was a member of St....

This scholarship was made in memory of Sally Fawcett by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Fawcett. Ms. Fawcett was born in Brainerd, but then attended elementary schools in Connecticut, Nevada, and Florida. She went to high school in Florida. She graduated from Dayton...

We are a full-service design / build landscape firm, meaning that you get to work with the same people from the drawing board to the final plant or paver being installed. We specialize in all aspects of outdoor living, such as: patios, kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor...

Shirley was born in Inver Grove Heights, MN and graduated with a bachelor of nursing degree from the University of Minnesota in June 1972. Shortly after graduating college she moved to Bay Lake to raise her family. Shirley worked as a registered nurse for 35 years at...

We identify needs within our community as well as around the world, and then work to address those needs through hands-on service projects. All funds raised from projects are donated back to the local community, Minnesota Lions programs, or to international needs....

Steve Anderson was an instrumental music instructor at Central Lakes College and retired in May of 2018. He was the conductor for twenty-seven years for the Central Lakes College Community Band and Jazz Ensemble.

Steven C. Amy graduated from Pine River High School in 1969. He had received a scholarship from Brainerd Community College and planned to attend there in the fall. On the day he was to register, he chose to enlist in the Marines instead, telling the college Dean,...

Steve Wenzel is a political science instructor at CLC.

This scholarship is in honor of Ethelyn (Lynn) Carder. It is intended for a non-­traditional female pursuing a nursing education. After graduating from Hackensack (MN) High School, Ethelyn (Lynn) continued her education at Business School in Minneapolis and in...

Thomas Brakke was the democratic candidate for the North Dakota state House of Representatives representing the 23rd district in 1968. In 1970 he was elected as a delegate from the 23rd district to the North Dakota Constitutional Convention. Brakke semi-retired in...

Tom and Bette met and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Tom studied dentistry and Bette studied physical therapy. Their scholarship fund was created because they enjoy helping students so they can obtain better jobs after graduation.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $321 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 5th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,086 banking offices and 5,086 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage,...

Vern was born on March 15, 1941 in Jackson, MN to Irvin & Irene (Kattowsky) Dorschner. The Dorschner’s moved to Owatonna when Vern was 15. He graduated from St. Mary‘s College in Winona with a degree in teaching, he continued on and received his Masters from Winona...

In 1946, Wayne and Dee Sorenson moved from Verndale Minnesota to a small farm south-west of Staples. Together, they raised mink, hogs, farmed, and did custom harvesting for surrounding farms. In 1957 they phased out of mink and hogs to begin raising beef cattle. ...

William Earl “Bill” Van Essen was born Dec. 24 1919 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Clare Van Essen. In 1920, the family moved back to Brainerd and soon began operating Van’s Lunch at 6th and Washington where Bill lived with his parents and sisters above the...

The Zonta Club of Brainerd, Minnesota is the local chapter of Zonta International which is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Zonta International was founded in 1919 in...