Several candidates for office attended the Candidate Expo at Central Lakes College in Brainerd Oct. 19, hosted by the Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government. Guests were welcomed by several new Rosenmeier Board members, including President Chris Kellett (left), accompanied by board member Kris Hasskamp. Steve Wenzel of Little Falls, a former legislator now on the political science faculty, was one board member who also took a turn on the soap box to greet old friends. As the event convened CLC students were finishing mid-term exams at the approach of a two-day break from classes.