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
Two people injured in shooting outside University of Minnesota arena released from hospital
The shooting occurred as people left the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. One suspect was taken into custody, police said.
June 1, 2025
Air quality alert extended across Minnesota through Monday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Air quality will reach unhealthy levels, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
May 31, 2025
‘A place to heal’: New Minnesota sober house opens for veterans with PTSD
Bravo Zulu House will accommodate 13 veterans in a rural setting south of Mankato.
May 28, 2025
‘Minnesota’s Most Legendary Basketball Team’ says goodbye to gym that made them
That 1960 champion team beat teams far larger on its improbable state tournament run.
May 19, 2025
Flooding at Rapidan Dam changed a river, lives and recreational area
Raging waters scoured 87 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of earth into the Blue Earth River.
May 17, 2025
Immigrant released on bond after judge says ICE arrest was based on George Floyd protest
A district judge said Aditya Harsono’s detention was retaliation and a violation of the First Amendment. He left detention Thursday afternoon.
May 15, 2025
For Mankato’s international students, it’s been a semester of fear
A bright light has been a community rallying around them in a “scary, very scary” past few months.
May 12, 2025
‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing
A letter says the Broadmoor Valley site intends to close in March 2026.
May 8, 2025
Flooding at Rapidan Dam changed a river, lives and recreational area
Raging waters scoured 87 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of earth into the Blue Earth River.
May 17, 2025
Immigrant released on bond after judge says ICE arrest was based on George Floyd protest
A district judge said Aditya Harsono’s detention was retaliation and a violation of the First Amendment. He left detention Thursday afternoon.
May 15, 2025
For Mankato’s international students, it’s been a semester of fear
A bright light has been a community rallying around them in a “scary, very scary” past few months.
May 12, 2025
‘Marshall, please help us’: Residents voice fears at mobile home park closure hearing
A letter says the Broadmoor Valley site intends to close in March 2026.
May 8, 2025