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
Bird flu has returned to Minnesota, Animal Health Board says
A deadly influenza was confirmed in a Redwood County flock of 20,000 turkeys.
September 18, 2025
Local lawmakers sign civility pledge, but one decides against it
The “Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota” initiative was launched after the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
September 17, 2025
Mankato fraternity house burns in suspected arson attack
A suspect has been arrested, and none of the eight people inside the Phi Kappa Psi house were injured.
September 16, 2025
Mankato university’s cost-cutting plan could ‘dismantle’ tenure, union says
Provost of Minnesota State University, Mankato, says the college should be run more like a business, but the Faculty Association cries foul over "retrenchment."
September 15, 2025
Here were the top moments from Week 3 football around Minnesota
Minnetonka defeated Moorhead 47-21 while Mankato East reclaimed the Kato Jug with a win over rival Mankato West.
September 13, 2025
Mankato East gets the better of crosstown rival Mankato West
A 28-7 victory Friday gave the Cougars the Kato Jug for the first time in 19 years.
September 13, 2025
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Minnesota soybean farmers, facing ‘dire’ export orders due to tariffs, seek federal bailout
China hasn’t bought any U.S. soybeans this season, switching to South American sources and depriving Minnesota’s farmers of key market.
September 11, 2025
Willmar judge accused of misconduct to retire
Judge Jennifer Fischer will retire, ending proceedings by the Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards that could have led to her removal.
September 9, 2025
Ex-cop sentenced in theft of $2,200 in groceries in self-checkout line
Worthington retiree Gary Lee Gerdes gets probation after pleading guilty to “skip scanning” on 65 trips to a local Hy-Vee.
September 5, 2025
Some Minnesota colleges see surprising influx of international students
Some schools feared fewer international students would enroll this fall after the Trump administration’s efforts. But early numbers show some are seeing the reverse.
September 5, 2025
Minnesota on alert after flesh-eating screwworm detected in the U.S.
State officials say the immediate risk to livestock is low, but a recent human case in Maryland serves as a wake-up call.
August 31, 2025
Two children killed in overnight fire in Mankato
A woman was airlifted for her injuries; two others escaped unhurt.
August 25, 2025
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