TRUMAN — Just a reminder that Dec. 19 is ugly sweater day, so put on the ugly sweater, sweater vest or jacket and make someone smile–even yourself.

Truman Public School will be dismissing at noon on Friday, Dec. 19, for Christmas break. School will resume on Jan. 5, 2026.

The Jaguar boys basketball game will be Monday Dec. 22 at Granada-Huntley-East Chain School in Granada.

The GHEC/ML/Truman Jaguar girls and boys basketball teams have games at GHEC school tonight.

The Truman Santa Parade is at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20. Anyone is welcome to join. Spread the word. Follow the Truman Fire Department on Facebook or contact Dave Bentz at (507) 236-2749.

The longest night of the year, the winter solstice, will arrive reliably as ever on the first day of winter, Sunday, Dec. 21, to welcome the gradual lengthening of days. It is also the beginning of winter.

The Truman City Library is accepting donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items from 1:30 to 5:30 pm weekdays on Dec. 22. The library is located at 101 East Ciro Street.

The Truman Church of Christ will have a church service at 10 am on Dec. 21.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman will have a 7 p.m. on Christmas eve hymn sing and a Christmas Day worship service at 9 am.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman will hold their Christmas Eve service at 6 pm on Dec. 24 with a candlelight service and holy communion. There is no service on Christmas Day.

Let there be joy in every heart, love in every home, and peace in every corner of the world. May you have a blessed Christmas, for unto us a child is born.

Happy birthday to Dick Eckmann on Dec. 25, and Pat Eckmann on Dec. 27. Birthday wishes can be sent to Dick and Pat at 860 Goldfinch Street, Apartment 308, Fairmont MN 56031.

If you are interested in Truman’s early childhood for children ages zero to five, call Community Ed at (507) 776-2111 to add your children’s name to our preschool census so that you can receive up-to-date mailings about activities offered for your children.