Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday eating season. We’ll be practically surrounded by food at holiday gatherings and parties from now through New Year’s. According to the Calorie Control Council, between the stuffing, gravy and pie the typical Thanksgiving meal gives us 3000 calories and 159 grams of fat. And that’s not counting…
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The DTOM 22/0 Foundation is offering free Thanksgiving boxes to veterans and are looking for veterans to sign up. DTOM 22/0 Foundation & Veterans Ranch founder and CEO Chris Reder shares more information on this program. Reder also shares how veterans can get signed up to receive one of these boxes. Reder says that if…
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We visited with Erik Flowers, Crow Wing County Veteran’s Service Officer, on this Thanksgiving Day, 2022.
If you’re going to be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, or anytime during the winter months, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager recommends using the 511 app to get the latest travel information–for where you are now, and where you’re going. Hager shares a personal anecdote. Something many drivers do in the winter is leave their…
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Twin Valley, MN — Just ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday, the Good Samaritan Food Shelf of Twin Valley will be putting together and delivering meal baskets to area families in need. They expect to deliver around 3 dozen or more of the baskets, which include items such as turkey breasts, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, and an…
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Erskine, MN — Thanks to generous donations and numerous volunteers, those in the Erskine Community without Thanksgiving plans or unable to afford a traditional Thanksgiving meal can get one at no cost to them. Erin Green organizes this Free Community Meal each Thanksgiving and again at Christmas. Green says during the holidays, no one should…
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A pre-Thanksgiving cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on and the water underneath is dangerously cold. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be extremely cautious around the water and, with children home for Thanksgiving break, to talk with…
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CHICAGO – Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible: Be a prepared traveler. If you must travel, check travel restrictions, and get your flu shot before you…
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Dick Lyscio, Committee Member (Brainerd Community Thanksgiving Dinner) talks about how the Brainerd American Legion, the Brainerd VFW, the Brainerd Eagles and the Brainerd Elks are coordinating efforts to provide 1500 meals on Thanksgiving Day, 2022.