SEA LIFE Aquarium celebrates 'Tanks-giving'

The animals at Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America celebrated “Tanks-giving” with some fish treats and football.

Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday

For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.

Dorothy Day Place serves up Thanksgiving with the help of volunteers, new CEO

The frenzy of kitchens across the Twin Cities is perhaps nothing compared to the machine-like precision of the Thanksgiving preparations at Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul.

Shoppers pack grocery stores for last-minute shopping ahead of Thanksgiving

A potential way to gauge the excitement about this Thanksgiving is to count the number of trips people are making to the grocery store in preparation.

Thanksgiving recipe: Keith Marler's Cornkania

It's his famous Thanksgiving dish that's so easy and so tasty! Meteorologist Keith Marler shares his recipe for Cornkania.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

Minnesotans start holiday trips despite higher gas prices
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Post-pandemic energy demand is driving up gas prices as the holiday season starts, but it's not stopping Minnesotans from hitting the road for Thanksgiving.

Quiet stretch of weather nationwide in time for Thanksgiving holiday

For the most part, the Lower 48 states should get through the long Thanksgiving weekend without any weather-related complications.

Prepare to pay more for real Christmas trees this year

If you're looking to pick out a real Christmas tree this holiday season, prepare to pay a little more than in years past.

YMCAs offering free food bags for families in need this holiday season

YMCAs across the Twin Cities metro are teaming up with the nonprofit Every Meal to make sure children and families have enough to eat this winter.

Health officials: It's OK to gather for Thanksgiving, just do it safer

Right now, Minnesota has some of the highest COVID-19 positivity rates than anywhere else in the country, but health officials have not issued stay home orders ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Target to permanently keep stores closed on Thanksgiving

Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.

Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

How to navigate strained family relationships at the holiday dinner table
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Dodging touchy subjects at the holiday dinner table can really put the damper on family gatherings. The Love Engineer Alex Merritt has strategies to avoid those stressful situations and focus on the positives.

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.