Truman, Minnesota
city in Minnesota, United States
Truman is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.
History
Truman was platted in 1899. It was named for Truman Clark, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Truman since 1899.
Geography
Truman is in northeastern Martin County, 13 miles (21 km) north of Fairmont, the county seat, and 16 miles (26 km) south of Madelia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as the main route in the city, crossing its east side.
Climate
On April 13, 2026 at around 6:15 p.m. CDT, a tornado touched down roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) north of town heading east for roughly 8 miles (13 km), dissipating at approximately 6:40 p.m.
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