Good morning, Mankato.

A 24-year-old man from St. Peter—Mohamed Adan Mohamed—was arrested in Mankato on April 17 when police seized firearms from his home after filing an extreme risk protection order following his social media posts that suggested plans for a mass casualty event; his first court appearance is set for May 1 as he faces charges of theft and threats of violence.

MSU social work professor Melissa McCollister partnered graduate social work students and undergraduate art students to launch Art as Resistance—a Social Justice Gallery Exhibition—at Centennial Student Union gallery that uses art to tackle issues like racism and accessibility.

The free exhibit runs today from 6-8 p.m. and will stay open for about a week.

Work is underway on an Amazon distribution center in North Mankato's north industrial district—designed as a last mile hub for local deliveries.

It will open in December and add 75 jobs, joining a cluster that already includes the Walmart Distribution Center and Gordini.

Today, officials at Mankato Regional Airport will host an open house from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to show preliminary designs and plans for a new air traffic control tower—intended to ease safety concerns amid growing business, personal, and flight training traffic; city officials said that if funding is finalized, construction could begin early 2026 with the FAA covering most of the costs.

A section of Victory Drive—Blue Earth County Road 82—will temporarily close between Marwood Drive and Extension Street starting May 5 for a reconstruction project that includes storm sewer, pavement, and signal upgrades.

The Main Street/Victory Drive intersection will also remain closed until the project ends in late August, with traffic detoured via Hoffman Road, Highway 22, and Madison Avenue.

MSU nursing students provided ear cleaning and hearing tests at VINE Adult Community Center on Wednesday for patients like Geri Halbert, who said the quick exam gave her peace of mind.

The visit—part of a community health class—gave the students practical training and supports VINE’s ongoing two-year partnership to offer affordable health care to local members.

Mankato West softball beat Red Wing 18-4 Wednesday evening in a game at Mankato.

The team will play at home against St. Peter on Friday, April 25th — aiming to build on its win.

Yesterday, MSU baseball hosted Concordia-St. Paul in a doubleheader and won big in game one — the Mavericks will face Augustana this weekend.

Loyola-Cleveland Invitational

Starting all day — Myers Field House — Check website for entry fees — Compete in a vibrant track and field atmosphere.

Trivia Night at Pub 500

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Pub 500 — $2 grab bottles and tap specials — Test your trivia skills while enjoying tasty deals on drinks.

Turn Turn Turn

8-9 p.m. — Hooligans — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy harmonies of 60s and 70s country, folk, and pop with this original Americana band.

AKDC Scorpio Rising Tour - Mankato Show

7-8 p.m. — Carnegie Art Center — Suggested donation — Experience a blend of heavy metal and jazz fusion with Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures' album release tour.

Women of Kato Series 4 Featuring Local Musicians

5-8 p.m. — NaKato Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic performances from four talented women artists in a collaborative music series.

Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and Nintentones Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bethany Lutheran College Theatre — $10 Adult, $5 Student — Experience an evening of jazz with the Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and featured artist Hanna Cesario.