Friendsgiving roast turkey with wild rice stuffing: Taste buds

In all her years of home cooking, Stephanie has somehow avoided roasting a Turkey. The job usually falls on her husband, Kurt, but that’s all about to change because Stephanie is hosting her first friendsgiving in the latest episode of Taste Buds.

Thanksgiving travel faces challenges from budding cross-country storm

A storm that began off the West Coast and is expected to produce wet weather along its cross-country journey over the next several days with a severe weather risk.

Unusually warm weather in November
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Minnesotans are thankful for the lingering warm weather as the holiday season approaches. November has been warmer than average, with some high temperatures being in the high 60s. But the warm weather doesn't seem to be continuing as temperatures are expected to drop by Thanksgiving.

Bentleyville opens in Duluth for the holiday season

The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is kicking off their 20th anniversary season in Duluth on Saturday. 

What Thanksgiving foods your pet can and can’t eat

As you’re cooking your Thanksgiving dinner, you may be tempted to share some with your pet. But the Animal Humane Society (AHS) says to be cautious when sharing your favorite foods.

MSP Airport expands cell phone waiting lot to accommodate holiday travelers

Officials are opening an additional cell phone waiting lot near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) ahead of the upcoming busy holiday travel period. 

These stores are closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota

More and more retailers are making the decision to stay closed on Thanksgiving to give employees time with their families. Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Alaska National Guard mission to bring Christmas cheer makes life-saving detour

Santa’s ride, an Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and volunteer elves when they got an urgent call.

Martha Stewart says she canceled her Thanksgiving

Even for Martha Stewart, sometimes dinner plans change: “I called up my chef friend, and I said, 'We're not doing Thanksgiving.'"

When should you put up your Christmas tree? Experts weigh in

The anticipation of Christmas seems to creep earlier and earlier each year. Here’s the best time to put up the tree and decorate the home, according to interior design and tree experts.

Alternative Thanksgiving meals: From vegan to cultural differences

As vegetarian and vegan diets become more of the norm, as well as celebrating holidays with multicultural families, your traditional menu may be calling out for something different this year.

Thanksgiving cranberry conundrum: Americans still divided over canned vs. homemade, jellied vs. whole berries

Americans are deeply divided over the choice of cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. The debate extends to canned options, with a majority favoring jellied over whole berries, according to Ocean Spray.

Thanksgiving meals will yield plenty of leftovers, so how do you store them safely?

Safe food storage is important to practice at holiday time or any time of year. Two food experts share critical advice for properly storing Thanksgiving leftovers and more.