Good morning, Mankato.

Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story apartment on East Walnut Street Thursday afternoon, evacuating residents safely & coordinating with the American Red Cross to assist a tenant while Mankato Transit provided shelter for displaced residents; no injuries occurred.

At Eden Valley-Watkins High School, 81-year-old Elvera 'Peps' Neuman performed a trick shot during practice today and reminded fans of her legacy in girls' basketball from pioneering a varsity team to playing professionally+ inspiring crowds as the Blanket Lady.

Mankato's Farm to Kids Roadshow connects local farmers with school nutrition services to boost fresh produce supply for students.

The event, held with support from the Department of Ag and Renewing the Countryside, helps farmers secure year-round customers and offers schools a way to reduce their carbon footprint.

Allina Health signed a letter of intent to merge with California-based Sutter Health and will operate as its Upper Midwest Division, keeping its name, brand and regional headquarters in Minneapolis while the deal is expected to close by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approval.

Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Mankato & Rochester

In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Southeastern Minnesota Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will offer free oral cancer screenings on April 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm at: 2519 Commerce Drive NW, Suite 110, Rochester, Minn., 55901; and 1410 Madison Avenue, Mankato, Minn., 56001. To participate, arrive at one of the clinics during the designated times and ask for a free cancer screening.

Toy Stories on Ice

7-9 p.m. — All Seasons Arena — $10 adult, $5 youth/senior/student — Experience a charming retelling of Toy Story featuring local skaters portraying beloved characters.

Toy Stories on Ice – 51st Annual Ice Show

7-9 p.m. — All Seasons Arena — $10 adult, $5 youth/senior/student — Experience the beloved characters of Toy Story brought to life through local figure skating talents.

Micro Wrestling Federation Show

7-10 p.m. — Kato Ballroom — All-ages show — Experience thrilling micro wrestling action with body slams, brawls, and the chance to meet the wrestlers post-event.