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I have heard from residents in other school districts who are wondering where they can find information such as audited financial reports, MCA test scores, enrollment data, and other district-level information. I have included Blue Earth, Maple River, St. Clair’s and Mankato’s district schools MCA test scores that were posted October on 2025 below. One…
I recently had a constituent ask how open enrollment has changed from the early 2000s to today. Unfortunately, the district data does not go back quite that far online, but Mankato Area Public Schools and a few other districts do have historical demographic data available on their websites. Another question I’m often asked is about…
Running for elected office in 2024, changed my life for the better. Like many first-time candidates, I started the journey because I cared deeply about my community and wanted to make a difference. What I didn’t expect was how much the experience would change me personally. The friendships I formed, the people I met, and…
The Mankato Free Press recently reported that the Mankato Area Public Schools Board is optimistic about the district’s 2026-27 budget. While there is certainly good news in the budget, there are also long-term challenges that deserve continued attention. The preliminary budget projects approximately $166.4 million in revenue and $167.8 million in expenditures across all operating…
I recently sat down with the Mankato Area Public Schools Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), attached below. At more than 140 pages, it’s not exactly light reading. Most people. including me, would never read every page. So I asked myself a simple question: If I could only print a handful of pages, which ones would…
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 