Celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends
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FOX 9's Tim Blotz is getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving by welcoming colleagues, friends, and family to host his annual festive gathering.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

Salvation Army serving Thanksgiving meals
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Volunteers are helping serve hundreds of meals at the Salvation Army on Thanksgiving morning. FOX 9’s Se Kwon reports.

Minnesota weather: Cold Thanksgiving, snow possible Saturday

It's going to be a cold and breezy Thanksgiving, with fairly cloudy skies and highs struggling to reach the upper 20s.

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US

Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Emotional holiday for family of Minnesota boy honored by Wild

The Paszkiewicz family is navigating their first holiday season without their beloved son, Weston, who was honored by the Minnesota Wild.

Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve

Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.

Target seeking holiday shopping bounce back
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Times have been tough for Minneapolis-based corporation Target, which is seeking a bounce back during the holiday shopping season. Professor George John from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management joined All Day to discuss Target's financial trouble.

Bentleyville USA closed in Duluth due to winter storm damage

Bentleyville, the popular holiday lights display in Duluth, is closed Wednesday due to damage from the winter storm overnight.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.

Authorities push for sober driving this holiday season [RAW]
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Ahead of the holiday travel season, crash survivors Allan and Jacob Olson join state and local law enforcement to share their story and urge Minnesotans to plan a sober ride. Officials are also launching extra impaired-driving enforcement every weekend from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.

Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation

The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas. 

Snowstorm may disrupt Thanksgiving travel rush
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Travelers could potentially face delays as a winter storm is approaching the Twin Cities metro on one of the busiest travel days of the year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items

Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.