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
News & Politics
Charges: New Ulm schoolteacher sent, received child pornography
New Ulm school officials says charges against Daniel John Janke, 54, do not involve children from the district where he taught. He is still on the district’s payroll but a spokesman says he hasn’t actively worked there since April.
September 9, 2024
News & Politics
Axel Steuer, who guided Gustavus Adolphus College through 1998 tornado, dies at 81
Axel Steuer, an American “success story,” came to the U.S. as a refugee from Germany in 1952.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Hemp to build homes? Lower Sioux opens ‘hempcrete’ processing facility
The Lower Sioux Community opened a $2.3 million facility to process industrial hemp in Morton on Thursday.
September 6, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Charges: Manager of Redwood Falls grocery store accused of preying on teen workers
Kyle Brady Shelton of Redwood Falls faces four felony charges.
September 3, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Proposed crypto mining operation runs into public opposition in Windom
The crypto company says it has plans to mitigate noise, but residents say they remain skeptical.
August 31, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Deadline for federal flood aid looms
Misconceptions about applying for grant money preventing eligible Minnesotans from applying.
August 24, 2024
Elections
Football players coached by Tim Walz took the DNC stage Wednesday; here’s how it happened
“It was unreal, like pinch me now.”
August 23, 2024
Elections
Hundreds attend watch party at Mankato West High School for Gov. Tim Walz’s DNC speech
Some of the governor’s former students were at the event.
August 22, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Proposed crypto mining operation runs into public opposition in Windom
The crypto company says it has plans to mitigate noise, but residents say they remain skeptical.
August 31, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Deadline for federal flood aid looms
Misconceptions about applying for grant money preventing eligible Minnesotans from applying.
August 24, 2024
Elections
Football players coached by Tim Walz took the DNC stage Wednesday; here’s how it happened
“It was unreal, like pinch me now.”
August 23, 2024
Elections
Hundreds attend watch party at Mankato West High School for Gov. Tim Walz’s DNC speech
Some of the governor’s former students were at the event.
August 22, 2024