Mayo expert: Pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test not a hall pass for get-togethers
The President of the Mayo Clinic Lab says a pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test will not ensure your family’s safety.
The President of the Mayo Clinic Lab says a pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 test will not ensure your family’s safety.
What Thanksgiving foods your pet can, can't eat
The Animal Humane Society shared tips on which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets to eat and which are not so you and your pet can have a delicious and stress-free holiday.
The Animal Humane Society shared tips on which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets to eat and which are not so you and your pet can have a delicious and stress-free holiday.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
Thanksgiving 2020: Smaller gatherings, more in need
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending limiting Thanksgiving gatherings to those within your household, making for smaller meals and bigger challenges for nonprofits to access those in need.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending limiting Thanksgiving gatherings to those within your household, making for smaller meals and bigger challenges for nonprofits to access those in need.
Dealing with the prospects of a Thanksgiving without family
As the clock ticks closer to Thanksgiving, for some the holiday this year feels more like a burden than a blessing.
As the clock ticks closer to Thanksgiving, for some the holiday this year feels more like a burden than a blessing.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
US COVID-19 testing strained again heading into holiday season
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
COVID-19 testing delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Navigating a smaller Thanksgiving - ideas to help kids & parents cope
The CDC is recommending everyone stay home for Thanksgiving this year. With smaller gatherings on the menu the Buzz spoke with Dr. Matt Witham, Child and Family Services Manager at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, about how families can adjust to our unique situation.
The CDC is recommending everyone stay home for Thanksgiving this year. With smaller gatherings on the menu the Buzz spoke with Dr. Matt Witham, Child and Family Services Manager at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, about how families can adjust to our unique situation.
Health officials: Getting a COVID-19 test before Thanksgiving doesn't give you a 'free pass'
Families that are shifting their Thanksgiving plans to fit the pandemic may be considering getting tested for COVID-19 before gathering. However, state health officials say getting tested does not give you a "free pass."
Families that are shifting their Thanksgiving plans to fit the pandemic may be considering getting tested for COVID-19 before gathering. However, state health officials say getting tested does not give you a "free pass."
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic, report claims
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
Company will pay you $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS
The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Flanagan: 'If we keep acting like COVID won’t affect us, it will and it is'
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
During Tuesday's press conference on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke out about how the virus has personally affected her family and urged residents to follow guidelines from health officials.
'Please Minnesota, stay home this Thanksgiving,' health care workers plead
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.



















