Jp Lawrence
Reporter
Lawrence has worked for the Albany Times Union, the San Antonio Express-News, and Stars and Stripes. He was born in the Philippines and grew up in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. He joined the Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2009. Big Minnesota Timberwolves fan.
Contact me with tips on stories on local governance, immigration, and interesting slice of life experiences from Mankato to Worthington to Willmar and anywhere in-between.
Latest from Jp Lawrence
Mankato ‘Poke-mom’ is secret weapon behind teen’s world championship quest
13-year-old Mattaeus Natrakul recently won $3,000 and a trip to the Pokemon World Championships.
June 30, 2025
Floods swamp parts of state’s western farm country
Big Stone, Renville counties expected to declare state of emergency.
June 27, 2025
Controversial mobile home park owner responds to lawsuit, says city rules don’t apply
The city had sued the park after a lock was placed on one of the two exits.
June 26, 2025
Rural farm owner pleads for return of stolen baby goat
Week-old kid is missing from Goofy Goat Farm.
June 26, 2025
Deputies criticize plea deal as too lenient after man sentenced for shootout with SWAT team
Kasey Paul Willander, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a police officer, but 19 other charges were dropped in the deal.
June 25, 2025
What the first day of summer looked like across Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took in the sunshine and a bit of nature on the longest day of the year.
June 20, 2025
Minnesota State’s tuition increase will be the most in nearly two decades
Minnesota State officials said budget cuts are also expected at the 33 colleges and universities.
June 19, 2025
California man found guilty of murder after stabbing patron in southwest Minnesota bar
No Name Given Happy, 26, was found guilty of second-degree murder at Phat Pheasant Pub, a bar in Windom, on New Year's Eve.
June 18, 2025
Deputies criticize plea deal as too lenient after man sentenced for shootout with SWAT team
Kasey Paul Willander, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a police officer, but 19 other charges were dropped in the deal.
June 25, 2025
What the first day of summer looked like across Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took in the sunshine and a bit of nature on the longest day of the year.
June 20, 2025
Minnesota State’s tuition increase will be the most in nearly two decades
Minnesota State officials said budget cuts are also expected at the 33 colleges and universities.
June 19, 2025
California man found guilty of murder after stabbing patron in southwest Minnesota bar
No Name Given Happy, 26, was found guilty of second-degree murder at Phat Pheasant Pub, a bar in Windom, on New Year's Eve.
June 18, 2025