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Jp Lawrence

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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

Mankato officials, police meet with Muslims after mosque scare

A recent suspected arson triggered fears of anti-Muslim targeting.
November 26, 2024
News & Politics

Mankato limits cannabis retailers to four, sets strict zoning rules

City officials said they are pursuing a “middle ground” approach, but others may see them as restrictive.
November 26, 2024
News & Politics

Those murals painted on Mankato grain silos? The owner is shutting down operations there

The company is working with Mankato on the fate of the mural on its trademark silos.
November 21, 2024
Australian artist Guido van Helten has finished a colossal piece covering the Ardent Mills silos in Mankato.
News & Politics

Former hospital turned apartment complex receives $2.2 million in refinancing

The Redwood Falls property aims to address the housing shortage in southwest Minnesota.
November 21, 2024
Greater Minnesota

Willmar’s largest landlord sues city

Suite Liv’n lawsuit alleges the city hoped to shut the company down.
November 15, 2024
Greater Minnesota

Vacant mall in New Ulm burns, no injuries reported

No injuries reported, but cause under investigation
November 14, 2024
Greater Minnesota

Charges: Suspect in girlfriend’s murder told police, ‘There’s a dead body upstairs’

Police say a dispute between a housesitter and his girlfriend ended in violence in southwest Minnesota.
November 13, 2024
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Greater Minnesota

Willmar’s largest landlord sues city

Suite Liv’n lawsuit alleges the city hoped to shut the company down.
November 15, 2024
Greater Minnesota

Vacant mall in New Ulm burns, no injuries reported

No injuries reported, but cause under investigation
November 14, 2024
Greater Minnesota

Charges: Suspect in girlfriend’s murder told police, ‘There’s a dead body upstairs’

Police say a dispute between a housesitter and his girlfriend ended in violence in southwest Minnesota.
November 13, 2024
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