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
Employee of Rock Ridge High School arrested on suspicion of ‘obscene internet conduct with a child’
The Eveleth man was arrested Tuesday by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department and will be extradited to Georgia.
March 19, 2025
Fire contained at Iron Range explosives plant Dyno Nobel
A fire started near an exhaust fan at Dyno Nobel outside Biwabik, triggering a brief evacuation. The blaze did not affect “sensitive materials on site,” a spokesperson said.
March 18, 2025
Second suspect in ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers theft dies
Jerry Hal Saliterman, who died Sunday, was accused of keeping the shoes worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” buried in his backyard.
March 17, 2025
Searchers find Minnesota-bound freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1892
The Western Reserve was en route to Two Harbors when it was lost during an August storm, leaving only one survivor.
March 15, 2025
What’s best for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame? Its home on the Range or a move to St. Paul?
The nonprofit’s board members are split: Some favor Iron Range tradition; others want more foot traffic.
March 13, 2025
Duluth teen with terminal cancer gets the party of her life, with hundreds of friends
Shimia Nord, 18, was told in January that she has weeks or months to live. Last weekend, classmates and friends celebrated her at a Halloween-themed early graduation party.
March 10, 2025
No. 4 Gophers fall to No. 1 Badgers on goal with 25 seconds left in WCHA Frozen Faceoff final
All of the semifinalists are expected to be among the teams invited to the NCAA tournament Sunday.
March 9, 2025
Gophers push past Buckeyes and into the WCHA Final Faceoff title game
Minnesota, ranked fourth, scored six goals in a row after No. 2 Ohio State took a 2-0 lead. The U will play No. 1 Wisconsin for the championship.
March 8, 2025
What’s best for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame? Its home on the Range or a move to St. Paul?
The nonprofit’s board members are split: Some favor Iron Range tradition; others want more foot traffic.
March 13, 2025
Duluth teen with terminal cancer gets the party of her life, with hundreds of friends
Shimia Nord, 18, was told in January that she has weeks or months to live. Last weekend, classmates and friends celebrated her at a Halloween-themed early graduation party.
March 10, 2025
No. 4 Gophers fall to No. 1 Badgers on goal with 25 seconds left in WCHA Frozen Faceoff final
All of the semifinalists are expected to be among the teams invited to the NCAA tournament Sunday.
March 9, 2025
Gophers push past Buckeyes and into the WCHA Final Faceoff title game
Minnesota, ranked fourth, scored six goals in a row after No. 2 Ohio State took a 2-0 lead. The U will play No. 1 Wisconsin for the championship.
March 8, 2025