Good morning, Mankato.

An all-ages benefit concert is set for Saturday, 4-9 p.m. at Mankato Makerspace — 1700 3rd Ave — to support nonprofit COPAL, which aids local Latino families with immigration services, featuring five musical acts, a buffet by Food Not Bombs, live screen printing and a silent auction with a $15 suggested donation.

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership will host Let the Pipes Sing at Good Counsel chapel on Saturday afternoon, featuring a fundraiser for preserving the 150-year-old organ.

The performance includes live brass from the Mankato Symphony Orchestra plus an open bench for visitors to explore its sound.

Yesterday, the Dr. Michael Fagin Pan African Conference and Festival marked its 50th anniversary at MSU Mankato with panels, a community march, and an awards banquet honoring its founder.

MSU track and field hosted the Stomper Open on Wednesday, Apr.

8 — posting strong marks at the competition and preparing for Saturday's Minnesota State Open at home.

The Minnesota State softball team upset No. 23 Winona State on Wednesday by a score of 6 to 2 in the first game of a doubleheader.

The Mavericks sit one game behind the Warriors in the NSIC standings and will face Augustana on Saturday.

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.