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
Immigration detentions of international students expand beyond protesters
Arresting an international student at the University of Minnesota because of a DWI suggests an expansion of ICE authority, according to one immigration attorney.
April 2, 2025
Cybersecurity incident hits Minnesota tribal community, hobbles casino
Slot machines hit, and phones are down at Lower Sioux Indian Community businesses since Thursday.
April 1, 2025
Colorado company eyes Glencoe expansion after nixing plans for AI data center in southern Minnesota
Revolve Labs said talks with Mountain Lake are on hold and focus is now on its existing site in Glencoe.
March 27, 2025
How a 40-ton grain elevator crossed over the Rapidan Dam
The 1949 journey of a grain elevator across fields, a river and up a hill looms large in local memory.
March 21, 2025
Mankato Kwik Trip employee was stabbed 43 times, murder charges say
The suspect told police that he went to the store with a knife and a lighter because “God is telling me,” the charging document said.
March 20, 2025
Mankato gas station worker found dying of knife wound; one arrested
Police charged Michael Miller, 28, with second-degree murder.
March 19, 2025
Nebraska man on quest to visit every city in Minnesota completes southwest leg
Travel guide writer Seth Varner says he plans to visit all of Minnesota’s 856 cities by the end of the year.
March 14, 2025
After backlash, developer withdraws gravel mine proposal near Mankato
Some 2,500 petitioners rallied against a quarry near a Blue Earth County park.
March 13, 2025
Mankato Kwik Trip employee was stabbed 43 times, murder charges say
The suspect told police that he went to the store with a knife and a lighter because “God is telling me,” the charging document said.
March 20, 2025
Mankato gas station worker found dying of knife wound; one arrested
Police charged Michael Miller, 28, with second-degree murder.
March 19, 2025
Nebraska man on quest to visit every city in Minnesota completes southwest leg
Travel guide writer Seth Varner says he plans to visit all of Minnesota’s 856 cities by the end of the year.
March 14, 2025
After backlash, developer withdraws gravel mine proposal near Mankato
Some 2,500 petitioners rallied against a quarry near a Blue Earth County park.
March 13, 2025