(St. Paul, MN) — State Rep. John Thompson has been expelled from the caucus following a Tuesday night vote by the Minnesota House DFL. This comes amid a string of controversies surrounding the Representative including domestic assault allegations and a traffic confrontation with police. Thompson was also sentenced to a small fine and probation in July for obstruction of police in 2019. Several top Democratic leaders had called for his resignation.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
