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Mankato at a glance
- County
- Jewell County
- County seat
- Mankato
- Population
- 836
- Jewell County population
- 2,932
- Local records
- Jewell County offices
- ZIP codes
- 66956
About Mankato public records
Mankato, a place of 836 people, is the seat of Jewell County, so most county offices are in Mankato itself. The town keeps its own council and business records. Each Jewell County office is listed on our Jewell County page.
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Wage and hour cases in Mankato, Kansas
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 3 investigations with a Mankato address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $15,459 in back wages agreed for 17 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 3
- Back wages agreed
- $15,459
- Workers due back wages
- 17
- Civil money penalties
- $43,763
- Employers on the record
- 3
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner's Harvesting | 1 | $6,013 | 8 |
| Darrell Wagner | 1 | $5,400 | 0 |
| Kier Enterprises, Inc. | 3 | $4,046 | 9 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Mankato, by back wages agreed; 3 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Kansas wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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How do I register to vote in Mankato, Kansas?
Voter registration in Kansas is run by the Kansas Secretary of State, and the county election officer keeps the roll for Mankato. You can register online, by mail or in person. Registration books close 21 days before an election.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Mankato, Kansas?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Kansas come from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. The fee is $20 for each certified copy (the first $20 is a five year record search fee that includes one copy if the record is found).
How do I look up property records in Mankato, Kansas?
Deeds for property in Mankato are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the county appraiser sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Jewell County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Mankato, Kansas?
Businesses that operate in Mankato register with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services, which runs the state business entity search. Businesses should check with the county and city where they operate for local permits and licenses; many trades need state agency licenses.
How do I run a Kansas criminal background check?
Kansas criminal history checks are run by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Central Repository. The fee is $20.00 for a name based online search; $30 for a certified name based check; $35 for a fingerprint based Kansas check. Name based search online at www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory (no longer by mail or walk in), or a certified or fingerprint based request to the KBI.