Good morning, Mankato.

Journie Pickett’s painted guitar broke hours before her Dakota Meadows talent show audition when a classmate bumped into it; she borrowed one to perform today and now local donors Barbara (and) Larry Dunker have donated a fixed Sigma guitar for her upcoming shows.

Mavs For Change and COPAL joined forces yesterday at the Mankato Makerspace to host Amigos Unidos—a night of music, screen printing, a silent auction, and food from Food Not Bombs to raise funds for COPAL.

ARTifact in Old Town has announced that it will close its doors at the end of May after 8½ years, with painting sessions available until Sunday, May 3 and reduced hours for pick-ups.

Local residents expressed fond memories of the studio's creative space — a cherished community spot.

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.