Christa Lawler

4 weeks ago | startribune.com | Christa Lawler

DULUTH - Clint Franklin Massie took a deep breath and cleared his throat, then in a quiet, raspy voice apologized and asked his victims for forgiveness - overtures that came too late, according to St. Louis County District Judge Eric Hylden. Massie, 50, was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison Thursday afternoon after pleading guilty to four counts of criminal sexual conduct in late 2024.

4 weeks ago | startribune.com | Christa Lawler

By Christa Lawler Farnsworth, a Republican from Hibbing, has been a board member since 2023 - alongside other state senators and representatives from districts that have one-third or more of its residents living within the agency's service area. Another is appointed by the senate's majority leader. After resigning from his political position, Eichorn, who had been on the board since 2017, was no longer eligible to be the IRRR board chair. He was elected to the position in February. Rep.

1 month ago | startribune.com | 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. An Eveleth man was arrested on suspicion of "obscene internet conduct with a child" on Tuesday.

1 month ago | startribune.com | Christa Lawler

Authorities are investigating a fire Tuesday morning at Dyno Nobel Inc., an Iron Range-based manufacturer of blasting products used by the mining industry. The fire, which started near an exhaust vent, was contained and then put out quickly, according to a news release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities issued a brief one-mile evacuation, then lifted it soon after. No injuries were reported.

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Christa Lawler

DULUTH, Minn. - The man accused of burying the stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" in his backyard for years has died - closing the case against him that never got its conclusion in federal court. Jerry Hal Saliterman, 77, of Crystal died Sunday. He had COPD and Parkinson's disease, according to court filings. His health problems had led to delays in his case.