Good morning, Mankato.

The Mankato Area YMCA ended its 57-year-old Brother/Sister Program on Dec.

1 because a change in regulatory rules removed the specific insurance needed—staff and board members notified mentors and youths and are now seeking another solution to resume the service.

Brit Floyd will perform at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater on May 30 as part of their 'The Moon, The Wall and Beyond' tour—tickets will go on sale Friday at the Mayo Clinic Health System ticket office and Ticketmaster.

The North Mankato Spring Lake Park Swim Facility will close for the 2026 season as the city approved nearly $6 million in renovations to fix damaged soil, pool liners, add new pool features, and upgrade mechanical systems — FEMA is expected to contribute $1 million while other costs come from insurance and additional sources.

Mankato officials declared the second snow emergency of the season, and downtown parking restrictions will be in effect from 10 p.m. today until 8 a.m. Tuesday—vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed to Affordable Towing at 600 Summit Ave.

Yesterday, December 1st marked World AIDS Day and the start of HIV/AIDS Awareness Month as MSU Mankato's Health Education Office educated college students about HIV risks and provided condoms and testing—aiming to remove the stigma associated with the disease.

Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. St. Cloud State Huskies

2:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Ticket prices not specified — Watch an exciting college hockey matchup between the Mavericks and Huskies.

Live Music by Dan Duffy Orchestra

6-9 p.m. — Wow! Zone — Enjoy delicious food with captivating swing and Hot Club music.

World Junior Pre-Tournament Game: Switzerland vs Minnesota State

7-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Ticket details not available — Witness a thrilling pre-tournament match between Switzerland and the Mavericks ahead of the World Junior Championship.

IIHF World Junior Championship: Denmark vs Canada

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Tickets available — Witness Denmark face off against Canada in this exciting pre-tournament match.

New Year's Eve Celebration at The Venue

7:30 p.m. — The Venue — Check ticket price — Celebrate the New Year with a festive night in Mankato.