Good morning, Mankato.

American Legion Post 518 will fly a flag in April to honor Army Cpl.

Lloyd Arthur Duenow, with members gathering at 10 a.m. on April 4 at Wheeler Park (in lower North Mankato).

Scorpion is a four-year-old white kitty with a van pattern rescued from a hoarding situation and is FIV positive, so he needs a careful home as the only pet or with other FIV positive cats.

Interested adopters can call BENCHS (507) 625-6373 or visit their website.

Sculptor Eric Thorsen began carving wood fish in Mankato and later earned national acclaim for his bronze works, including playful pieces for CityArt Sculpture Walk.

He now explores digital imaging and 3D printing at his Bigfork gallery - a creative space unveiling new art techniques.

Residential construction is picking up in Mankato after last year's slowdown — with permits now issued for six apartment complexes, including Victory Ridge Apartments and The Hangar, plus affordable housing projects and new subdivisions on the east side that will add hundreds of units.

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.