With his white beard and jolly belly, Charlie Berns sits in as Santa Claus at the Westgate Mall, spreading Christmas cheer and taking gift orders from children.

...Evangelical Free Church in Baxter with Pastor Randy Ahlberg officiating. Photos Parents are Les and Lucy Franz, Elaine and Charlie Berns, and Kay Clough, all of Brainerd, and the late Bob Clough. The bride's attendants were Brenda Farrell, Michelle...

...fat man. At the Westgate Mall in Brainerd/Baxter, Charlie Berns is the faux Santa, and an experienced one at that...every year," Berns said. "I enjoy the kids." Charlie Berns Favorite Christmas carol: "Silent Night." Favorite...