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
Greater Minnesota
Lumberyard fire is yet another blow for a small Minnesota town
Clinton, on the state’s western edge, also faces the closure of its elementary school, lost its grain elevator to a blaze, and lost the town cafe in a windstorm.
February 27, 2025
News & Politics
In rural Minnesota, immigrants prepare for the day they’ve long feared
In rural Minnesota, advocates and legal clinics prepare immigrants for family separation with things like Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA) forms, amid the Trump administration’s immigrant crackdown.
February 24, 2025
Curious Minnesota
What’s the smallest town in Minnesota with a mayor?
In tiny locales, populations are dynamic. One resident leaving can alter rankings.
February 21, 2025
Business
Marshall man recounts harrowing tale of surviving Delta Flight 4819
“This is how I’m going to die,” the passenger in 9B thought as the plane slid down the runway and overturned.
February 20, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Murray County Central wants to move to four-day school weeks
The school day would be lengthened by 30 minutes in the effort to save money and retain staff.
February 20, 2025
Mankato
Mankato’s first restaurant week starts Monday, with specials on the menus
Special menus featured at 18 local eateries in an effort to give local eateries a boost during a slow time.
February 17, 2025
Mankato
Mankato animal shelter seeks fresh start but needs $300k to regain footing
New leaders at the Blue Earth County Humane Society say they want to regain the public’s trust.
February 13, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Minnesota housing agency sues to keep mobile home park open in Marshall
Schierholz & Associates accused of threatening to shut down the park
February 12, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Murray County Central wants to move to four-day school weeks
The school day would be lengthened by 30 minutes in the effort to save money and retain staff.
February 20, 2025
Mankato
Mankato’s first restaurant week starts Monday, with specials on the menus
Special menus featured at 18 local eateries in an effort to give local eateries a boost during a slow time.
February 17, 2025
Mankato
Mankato animal shelter seeks fresh start but needs $300k to regain footing
New leaders at the Blue Earth County Humane Society say they want to regain the public’s trust.
February 13, 2025
Greater Minnesota
Minnesota housing agency sues to keep mobile home park open in Marshall
Schierholz & Associates accused of threatening to shut down the park
February 12, 2025