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
Northern Minnesota wildfire response: ‘This is when you find out what kind of community you live in’
By midday Tuesday, the Camp House fire near Brimson had grown to 12,000 acres.
May 13, 2025
Duluth area’s garbage gets new home on the Range — and could contribute to cleaner water
Resource Renew will route solid waste to an innovative Iron Range landfill after Moccasin Mike closes in 2026.
May 9, 2025
Nate Bargatze has sold more tickets than any other act to play Duluth’s Amsoil Arena. Who are the Top 5 artists to perform at the DECC?
The comedian has sold nearly 8,000 tickets for Thursday’s performance, causing a bit of panic at the venue that has onsite parking for only 2,000.
May 7, 2025
Popular Grandma’s Marathon brought $40 million to Duluth’s economy
The total take is good news as slots for all three races this June are filled already.
May 7, 2025
Duluth’s first Palestinian café to close after less than a year
“We remain committed to our mission of sharing Palestinian culture and cuisine, albeit in ways yet to be determined,” its owners wrote.
May 5, 2025
Feds cut grant supporting St. Scholastica students’ mental health work with schoolkids
The program placed occupational therapy graduate students in regional classrooms.
May 5, 2025
Duluth tourist hot spot will get upgrades during monthslong construction project
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center at Canal Park is getting a $3.5 million shoreline upgrade.
May 1, 2025
No charges in Hibbing native Adam Johnson’s death during 2023 U.K. hockey game
Johnson, who played two years at UMD, was beloved among his former teammates and townmates.
April 29, 2025
Duluth’s first Palestinian café to close after less than a year
“We remain committed to our mission of sharing Palestinian culture and cuisine, albeit in ways yet to be determined,” its owners wrote.
May 5, 2025
Feds cut grant supporting St. Scholastica students’ mental health work with schoolkids
The program placed occupational therapy graduate students in regional classrooms.
May 5, 2025
Duluth tourist hot spot will get upgrades during monthslong construction project
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center at Canal Park is getting a $3.5 million shoreline upgrade.
May 1, 2025
No charges in Hibbing native Adam Johnson’s death during 2023 U.K. hockey game
Johnson, who played two years at UMD, was beloved among his former teammates and townmates.
April 29, 2025