NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 7, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Wade Backstrom
218-726-2323 or backstromw@stlouiscountymn.gov
Michael Allen Hanson Sentenced
Court file #69DU-CR-25-2831
Today in St. Louis County District Court in Duluth, Chief Judge Leslie E. Beiers sentenced Michael Allen Hanson, 41, to 150 months in prison with lifetime conditional release for three counts of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for multiple acts of sexual contact with a juvenile, announced County Attorney Kim Maki.
In April, after a three-day trial and five hours of deliberation, a jury found Mr. Hanson guilty of committing multiple acts of sexual contact with a juvenile. Mr. Hanson’s conviction involved sexual contact with a minor under the age of 13, with whom Mr. Hanson had a significant relationship, that occurred between September 2018 and March 2020.
Mr. Hanson was previously convicted in 2005 of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree in Court File No. 69DU-CR-05-354.
“Mr. Hanson’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions and the harm they caused,” said County Attorney Maki. “We hope this sentence will bring the victim and her family closure and healing.”
The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office recognizes the courage and vigilance of the mandated reporter whose report to law enforcement initiated the investigation in this case. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office also commends the diligent investigation conducted by the Duluth Police Department and the forensic interview completed by First Witness Child Advocacy Center, both of which were instrumental in achieving this outcome.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant St Louis County Attorney Claire Klein.
For help please contact:
Domestic Abuse Intervention Project: theduluthmodel.org; 218-722-2781
American Indian Community Housing Organization: aicho.org; 218-722-2247
Safe Haven: safehavenshelter.org; 218-728-6481
Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault: pavsa.org; 218-726-1931
Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse: casda.org; 715-392-3136
Advocates For Family Peace: www.affp.org; 218-248-5512
Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County: stopsexualviolence.org; 218-749-7227
First Witness Child Advocacy Center: firstwitness.org; 218-727-8353
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