Last Place On Earth

Today Jim Carlson was given his sentence for selling synthetic drugs from "The Last Place On Earth" in Duluth.

After being convicted of 51 of the 55 federal charges against him back in October, Last Place On Earth owner Jim Carlson had asked for a new trial, claiming that errors were made by the judge.  That wish will not be granted.

After deliberating for 3 days, the jury in the Jim Carlson case came back with a guilty verdict on 51 of the 55 counts against the Last Place On Earth owner for selling synthetics.

The owner of the Last Place on Earth says he is exploring options for a new location, which he says could be open as early as sometime next week.

A police investigation is underway looking into an alleged assault of Jim Carlson, the owner of Downtown Duluth's Last Place on Earth.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.  ...

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.

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 ille