Christa Lawler
Duluth Reporter
Duluth/SuperiorBefore joining the Star Tribune in 2022, Christa Lawler was a sports reporter-turned-arts and entertainment reporter at the Duluth News Tribune. She started at the Rochester Post-Bulletin, her hometown newspaper, after graduating from the University of St. Thomas. She has lived in Duluth since 2000 and likes trail running, yoga, paddle boarding and reading.
Latest from Christa Lawler
Duluth
School bus driver, believed to be ‘highly intoxicated’ at a bar, arrested on Iron Range route the next morning
There were 17 students on board the bus when the driver was arrested, with a preliminary BAC of 0.16%.
September 4, 2024
Duluth
Long-dead Duluth priest’s body exhumed to begin winding path to sainthood
The Roman Catholic Church has recognized upward of 10,000 saints over the centuries, though few with ties to the United States.
August 27, 2024
Duluth
Duluth drive-by shooter tied to death of teen sentenced to 30 years
Sanussi Tamsir Bangoura was part of a drive-by shooting that killed Paris Allen in 2023, a death that weighed heavy on Allen’s late father.
August 19, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Canadian railway bridge across border from International Falls collapses
An environmental team had contained a biodegradable hydraulic oil that had been released during the incident.
August 16, 2024
Duluth
Gunnar Johnson, Shawn Reed survive tight primary in northeastern Minnesota judicial race
The two lawyers will face off in November to fill the role currently held by outgoing Judge Dale Harris.
August 14, 2024
Duluth
Minnesota youth leader charged with swimming naked with young girls
One girl’s family has submitted a letter to the court that it was OK.
August 13, 2024
Duluth
Retirement of northern Minnesota judge sets up uncommon judicial election without incumbent
Five men are vying for the Sixth District seat that will be vacated with Judge Dale Harris’ upcoming retirement.
August 12, 2024
Duluth
Barbie exhibition comes to Duluth, adding pink to the city’s convention center
“Barbie: A Cultural Icon,” which includes 65 years of Barbie history, is on display at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center through Sept. 22.
August 9, 2024
Duluth
Gunnar Johnson, Shawn Reed survive tight primary in northeastern Minnesota judicial race
The two lawyers will face off in November to fill the role currently held by outgoing Judge Dale Harris.
August 14, 2024
Duluth
Minnesota youth leader charged with swimming naked with young girls
One girl’s family has submitted a letter to the court that it was OK.
August 13, 2024
Duluth
Retirement of northern Minnesota judge sets up uncommon judicial election without incumbent
Five men are vying for the Sixth District seat that will be vacated with Judge Dale Harris’ upcoming retirement.
August 12, 2024
Duluth
Barbie exhibition comes to Duluth, adding pink to the city’s convention center
“Barbie: A Cultural Icon,” which includes 65 years of Barbie history, is on display at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center through Sept. 22.
August 9, 2024