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Halloween/Veterans Day events coming up

By Kathy Hendricksen 3 min read

TRUMAN -- A family-friendly Halloween Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman. A hot chocolate bar, snacks, games and trick or treating are included. Everyone is welcome. For questions, contact Ashley at (507) 829-9741.

Daylight saving time is ending. When you go to bed on Saturday night, remember to set your clocks back one hour. Enjoy one extra hour of sleep.

St. James Lutheran in Northrop will have its annual harvest dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Turkey commercials, assorted salads, pies and desserts will be served. Take-out meals will be available. The suggested free-will donation amount is $12.

The absentee voting period for the 2026 general election, for residents residing in Martin County may cast absentee ballots in person at the Martin County Courthouse through November 2. Additional information is available by contacting the Martin County Auditor Treasures office, 201 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031, phone (507) 238-3211.

Notice is hereby given that the general election in the City of Truman, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The following offices shall be filled: 1 mayor-2 year term, 2 councilors-4 year term.

Local Blood Drives, call 800-RED-CROSS or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to make an appointment or get further information about blood drives in the area.

Nov. 3 at Granada/Huntley/East Chain High School in Granada from 1 to 6 p.m.

Nov. 17 at the Community Center in Winnebago from noon to 6 p.m.

Happy birthday to Doris Schweiger on Nov. 3. Cards can be sent to Doris at Temperance Lake Ridge, 410 East Fox Lake Avenue, Sherburn, MN 56171.

CREST will host a bingo day for senior citizens at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Booz Apartments in Truman. RSVPs are required as space is limited. Call Yvonne at (507) 776-8555 to reserve a spot. Bingo will continue the first Tuesday of every month.

Recycling day is Wednesday. Place recycling containers on the curb by 7 a.m.

Truman Pride will meet at 6 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4. Pride in the school, pride in the students and pride in our future. They work together to promote, support and accomplish fun things and resources for the students, staff and school. All are welcome. It is okay to bring your kids. Be a part of something positive.

If you still have any farmers market tokens please return them to Profinium in Truman or the Truman city office. The remaining tokens need to be sent back for this year, but will be available again next year. Thank you.

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. From Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 leading up to Veterans Day display a green light to show your appreciation of support of the sacrifices made by Our Veterans, Our Heroes.

GHEC School in Granada will host its annual Veterans Day program at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 11.

Truman Public School would like to show its appreciation for local veterans who served in the Korean conflict or the Vietnam War who had not received a diploma. Contact Superintendent Lisa Shellum at (507) 776-2111 to request a diploma. Diplomas will be awarded at the 2026 Veterans Day program in the high school auditorium at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, which is open to the public. The school thanks the Lewisville Legion Post and Auxiliary for their contribution to the schools each year.

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