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
‘Murder at the Lighthouse’ brings northern Minnesota vistas and intrigue to Lifetime
The new thriller, compared to “Misery” and “Sleeping with the Enemy,” was filmed in and around Duluth in fall.
February 21, 2025
Duluth
St. Louis County OKs funding to combat aquatic invasive species in lakes
Walz wants decreases to this fund, but the board will fight for the full amount in the future.
February 20, 2025
Duluth
St. Louis County received $54.5M in pandemic-relief aid. Here’s where it went.
More than 100 projects received funding, including road improvements, expanded broadband access, upgraded water systems and a high-tech landfill.
February 18, 2025
Duluth
Tall ships festival will return to Duluth in July
Festival of Sail Duluth is July 10-13 and will include old-timey replicas.
February 14, 2025
Duluth
Duluth police investigating ID of week-old baby left with staff at local shelter
The baby was dropped off with diapers and formula, and the woman told staff she couldn’t care for it.
February 6, 2025
Vikings
Vikings’ Ham for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year? His hometown of Duluth is rooting for him.
Fullback C.J. Ham has stayed connected to his roots, supporting the organizations he frequented as a kid, including the Denfeld High School football program.
February 6, 2025
Sports
Duluth’s Team Dropkin wins USA Curling men’s national title; Eagan sisters' rink takes women’s championship
Team Casper, based in Minneapolis, finished second in the men’s competition, and Team Cousins, out of New Hampshire, was the women’s runner-up.
February 2, 2025
High Schools
Family of 12 makes cross-country ski racing a lifestyle and winning a hallmark
From the middle of the birth order comes Della Bettendorf, who hasn't lost a race this season for Proctor/Hermantown's high school team.
February 2, 2025
Duluth
Duluth police investigating ID of week-old baby left with staff at local shelter
The baby was dropped off with diapers and formula, and the woman told staff she couldn’t care for it.
February 6, 2025
Vikings
Vikings’ Ham for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year? His hometown of Duluth is rooting for him.
Fullback C.J. Ham has stayed connected to his roots, supporting the organizations he frequented as a kid, including the Denfeld High School football program.
February 6, 2025
Sports
Duluth’s Team Dropkin wins USA Curling men’s national title; Eagan sisters' rink takes women’s championship
Team Casper, based in Minneapolis, finished second in the men’s competition, and Team Cousins, out of New Hampshire, was the women’s runner-up.
February 2, 2025
High Schools
Family of 12 makes cross-country ski racing a lifestyle and winning a hallmark
From the middle of the birth order comes Della Bettendorf, who hasn't lost a race this season for Proctor/Hermantown's high school team.
February 2, 2025