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By Elizabeth Hanke 08/31/2026 Minnesota State University, Mankato has a Civil Engineering program with roughly 165 students preparing for careers in roads, bridges, water systems, utilities, public infrastructure and private development. Yet at the same time Minnesota continues to need engineers in these fields, MNSU’s Civil Engineering program has experienced significant faculty reductions and fewer…
Mankato Area Public Schools is currently facing important questions about school leadership, staff policies, and the district’s authority over off-campus speech and social media. I have submitted policy proposals addressing Policies 466, 467, 471, and 524 and am asking community members to support a careful and transparent review. These proposals are intended to strengthen accountability,…
Policy Proposal: Review and Amendment of Policies 524 and 471 Submitted by: Elizabeth Hanke, Member, Mankato Area Public Schools Board of EducationDate: July 13, 2026Status: Discussion draft for superintendent, Policy Committee, and legal review Below is a policy proposal I submitted under District Policy 208 requesting a coordinated review of Policy 524, Internet Acceptable Use,…
Below is a policy proposal I submitted for consideration under District Policy 208. Any community member may suggest a policy change through this process; however, proposals should be carefully researched, thoughtfully written, and supported by relevant laws, district information, and, if possible, examples from other school districts. This review was originally requested by a community…
📣 Interested in Running for the Mankato Area School Board? Candidate filing for the Mankato Area Public Schools Board opens today, July 14, and continues through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. There are three at-large seats on the ballot this November. Each elected board member will serve a four-year term and represent residents…
