Pillager School Partners with CTC for New Auditorium

Brainerd, MN – In May 2019, community members within the Pillager School District voted in support of a referendum that included maintenance and remodeling projects to school facilities as well as the construction of a new auditorium.

Due to a new partnership with CTC, the Pillager School District is pleased to announce that the new auditorium, which will include a state-of-the-art performing arts center, will be named the CTC Center.

“Pillager Public School is excited to partner with CTC to provide and expand opportunities for students and our community,” said Mike Malmberg, Superintendent of ISD #116. “Joining forces will add excitement to the vision that the District has for the new “CTC Center”. As an auditorium, we can look to host expanded events for our community and residents to enjoy and appreciate.”

The school district doesn’t currently have an auditorium. Instead there’s a small 80-year old stage in the elementary cafeteria. The new auditorium will serve as a multi-functional community facility and will include tiered 350-seat theater seating, quality sound and lighting, ground-level entrance, and large, flexible space for a variety of meetings, events, and activities.

“This is such an exciting opportunity for CTC to give back to one of the communities we serve,” said Kristi Westbrock, CEO/General Manager at CTC. “We love the vision the school district has for the addition and we’re pleased to be a part of it.”

The site for the auditorium is currently being prepared for construction. ISD #116 and CTC are planning a groundbreaking event in the coming months.