Miss Mankato Pageant History
2011 -Natalie Davis
Natalie was named Miss Minnesota 2011-2012! She won prelim swimsuit and talent awards. Additionally, Natalie was awarded the Miss America Community Service Award and was a Quality of Life Finalist.
Miss Davis is a senior at St. Olaf College, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. After completing her year of service as Miss Minnesota and her Bachelor’s degree, Natalie will pursue medical school and a career as a pediatrician.
2010 - Samantha Phillippi
2nd Runner-Up at Miss Minnesota
Current student at Minnesota State University, Mankato - Double major Bachelor of Arts in Dance / Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
2009- Kelsey Malecha
Miss Minnesota Top 10 semi-finalist, Overall Lifestyle & Fitness Award winner and was one of 5 finalists for the Quality of Life Award.
Graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communication.
2007 - Jennifer Hudspeth
Crowned Miss Minnesota 2007 and received a preliminary swimsuit award. The last Miss Mankato to be crowned Miss Minnesota was in 1981!
Jen is a news anchor with KDLT in Souix Falls, South Dakota. She graduated from MSU in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre Performance.
2006 - Amber Kelley was a Top 8 semi-finalist.
2005 - Elizabeth
Zappetillo was named non-finalist interview winner.
2004 - Heather
Schnepf was named a non-finalist interview winner.