(St. Paul, MN) — State Rep. John Thompson says he will continue in his role as an independent. This comes after he was voted out of the House DFL caucus by its members Tuesday. Despite calls for his resignation, Thompson says he will not leave and will continue serving his district. The Representative was involved in controversy following a traffic stop and old allegations of domestic violence.
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!
