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
Greater Minnesota
Former Minnesota principal’s claims of retaliation over LGBTQ advocacy are dismissed
Mary Kay Thomas sued the Marshall school board in 2021 over claims of discrimination after she advocated for LGBTQ rights.
September 27, 2024
Greater Minnesota
In southwestern Minnesota, the dream of a Buddhist temple collapses
Dozens in the Lao community in and around the small city of Jackson had pinned their hopes on a woman’s quixotic quest to rehabilitate a derelict motel.
September 27, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Proposal for Minnesota crypto mining operation pulled after public opposition
Windom residents feared noise pollution from data facility proposed by Revolve Labs.
September 25, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Marshall woman accused of bilking family company and spending money at casino
Rikki Lee Kor, 49, is accused of writing more than 50 forged checks.
September 24, 2024
Greater Minnesota
FEMA deadline for Minnesota flood aid is extended
Oct. 27 is new deadline to apply for individual assistance grants.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
Clarkfield man charged with stealing great-uncle’s shotgun prior to shootout with law enforcement
Kasey Paul Willander, 27, faces a felony charge of burglary while possessing a weapon.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
State IDs man shot by law enforcement in western Minnesota siege
Kasey Paul Willander, 27, is expected to survive his injuries after authorities say he exchanged fire with officers.
September 19, 2024
Mankato
Waseca women’s prison has been on lockdown for two weeks
Nine inmates have been hospitalized for drug use, and two employees were sent to the hospital for drug exposure.
September 18, 2024
Greater Minnesota
FEMA deadline for Minnesota flood aid is extended
Oct. 27 is new deadline to apply for individual assistance grants.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
Clarkfield man charged with stealing great-uncle’s shotgun prior to shootout with law enforcement
Kasey Paul Willander, 27, faces a felony charge of burglary while possessing a weapon.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
State IDs man shot by law enforcement in western Minnesota siege
Kasey Paul Willander, 27, is expected to survive his injuries after authorities say he exchanged fire with officers.
September 19, 2024
Mankato
Waseca women’s prison has been on lockdown for two weeks
Nine inmates have been hospitalized for drug use, and two employees were sent to the hospital for drug exposure.
September 18, 2024