Finstad calls for resignation of Mankato professor

Minnesota 1st District U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad on Monday again called on Minnesota State University, Mankato to demand the immediate resignation of Professor Kevin Parsneau following what he said are repeated instances of inflammatory comments that excuse or glorify violence.

In a letter to Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch, Finstad condemned Parsneau’s latest comments in the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. On social media, Parsneau referred to Kirk as a “POS who died of the violence he promoted happening to others” and later added, “Ignoring that racist POS is the only thing the Vikings did right Sunday.”

Said Finstad in a press release: “While hundreds of young people gathered in Mankato to mourn Charlie Kirk and honor his legacy, they were forced to see their professor mock his murder. That is beyond unacceptable. I once again call on Minnesota State University, Mankato to take action and demand Mr. Parsneau’s immediate resignation. Our students deserve better.”