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Last Place On Earth Owner and Son Charged With Four Felony Drug Counts

David Drew — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:50:34 +0000

Jim Carlson, the owner of The Last Place On Earth in Duluth, has been charged with four felony drug counts and his son has been charged for the same crimes. Our media partners at NNCNow.com are reporting that both Carlson and his son Joseph Gellerman, 34, are accused of selling an illegal synthetic stimulant–known as [...]

Trial Date Set For Last Place On Earth

David Drew — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:45:26 +0000

The Last Place on Earth has been in the news a lot, most recently when it was announced that owner Jim Carlson will face federal charges. Now, there is a court date. The Northland’s NewsCenter is reporting that the court date is now set for September 16th in the Twin Cities. A federal indictment charged [...]

Last Place On Earth Officially a Public Nuisance; Ordered To Pay For Police Presence

David Drew — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:05:25 +0000

If you’ve driven by Duluth’s ‘Last Place On Earth’, you’ve probably noticed a line of people outside and a squad car or two nearby. Obviously, the police notice the amount of time they find themselves focusing on the business and now the Last Place On Earth is financially responsible for the extra policing it requires. [...]

Feds Play Hard Ball With "Last Place On Earth" Owner and Employees [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:01:58 +0000

The Last Place On Earth has been in and out of the news a lot, but recently there hasn’t been much in terms of what role the federal government might play in restricting what products can be sold from the popular head shop. That all changed today. The Northland’s News Center is reporting that owner [...]

Duluth Chamber of Commerce Wants You To Stand Up Against Last Place On Earth; Court Date Postponed

Ken Hayes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:19:22 +0000

The ongoing feud between the City of Duluth and The Last Place On Earth continues Monday as the city motions an injunction against the controversial business. President & CEO of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, David Ross sent an e-mail too local businesses to stand in solidarity against Last Place On Earth at the hearing on Monday.

Governor Dayton Signs Mock Bill In Fight Against Synthetics

David Drew — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:43:50 +0000

Just this week The Last Place On Earth was raided by authorities based the selling of synthetic drugs. Our partners at The Northland's News Center are reporting that today Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a mock bill that will expand the definition of illicit synthetic substances.

Duluth Police Arrest Son Of Owner At Last Place on Earth

David Drew — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:08:54 +0000

Not shocking with recent high exposure articles outside of the Northland in places the The Minneapolis Star Tribune. This will no doubt lead to a legal battle over the rules and regulations on the products in question.

Duluth police shut down Last Place on Earth in eastern downtown Duluth this afternoon, saying they were executing a search warrant as part of an investigation into the sale of illegal synthetic marijuana.