Talk of the Town

Eminija Mounds is Sunday’s history topic

Brandon Historical Society invites the public to learn more about the Eminija mounds south of the city on Sunday, Oct. 13. The history night begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Brandon Valley High School Community Room. It is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are laundry detergent (78 oz. bottles preferred), toothpaste and single toothbrushes, shampoo, bar soap, crackers (saltine and snack), cereal, pancake mix and syrup, jams/jellies, canned soups (Pantry has an ample supply of chicken noodle and tomato).

Donors are asked to check expiration dates on items. The Pantry is not in the practice of dispersing items that have expired.

To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Early voting now

underway

South Dakota voters can cast ballots now for the Nov. 5 general election. 

Voters in Minnehaha County can file absentee ballots with the county auditor’s office, 415 N. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls. Voters can also have an absentee ballot mailed to them.

Those submitting absentee ballots by mail should complete a request form, which is available on the secretary of state’s website. From sdsos.gov, click on the absentee voting link. Forms must be notarized or include a copy of the voter’s state-issued identification card or driver’s license.

Deadline to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 21. Details on how to register are available at county auditor offices or the secretary of state’s website. Click on the register to vote/update voter registration link.

Sample ballots are available at county auditor offices or the secretary of state’s voter portal website, vip.sdsos.gov. Sample ballots include a list of all races and ballot measures individualized for voters based on where they are registered. 

Leaf drop-off days scheduled

The city of Brandon is once again sponsoring a series of free leaf drop-off days. From 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and 16, Brandon city residents may only bring bags and cans of leaves and leaf mulch to the McHardy Park parking lot. No tarps will be accepted. Marv’s Sanitary Service will have trucks on hand for the leaves and leaf much.