Welcome to Hanska, Minnesota
The City of Hanska is located in South Central Minnesota approximately one hundred miles southwest of the Twin Cities. Incorporated as a village in May 1901, Hanska celebrated a centennial in August of 2001. With all paved streets, a sanitary sewer system, and a municipal water system, Hanska has well-rounded infrastructure. This community has a strong Scandinavian background and celebrates its heritage each spring with a large parade and variety shows around the 17th of May ( Syttende Mai ). This coincides with Norway’s commemoration of their Independence Day. Hanska also hosts one or more groups touring from Norway annually. The community is proud of its one of a kind rosemalled water tower.
