FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In its third straight year, the Misfits BBQ Club of El Zagal made smoked turkey for people’s Thanksgiving meals outside the shrine. They smoked more than 60 turkeys weighing around 20 lbs. and costing $50 each. The club says they want to continue this tradition and are always happy to help feed the community. “People come…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people are still traveling by plane to see their families so they can celebrate Thanksgiving. I’m not a turkey lover and Thanksgiving kind of revolves around the turkey, but I love all the green bean casserole, the corn, the pies. Not sure if we’ll have the traditional since we will be with my bachelor son,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds from the F-M community go to Fargo’s Salvation Army for its annual Thanksgiving celebration by offering a meal for those in need. Major Abe Tamayo says every year the nonprofit hosts the event every Wednesday before the holiday so people have a chance to be with their families. The meal included all the Thanksgiving classics…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — AAA is bringing back its “Tow to Go” program. It’s a way to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It provides transportation for the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle. The program will be operational from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Monday in North Dakota. Drivers call the Tow to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health says believe it or not, every year they have to treat patients with hand injuries due to turkey carving. A hand surgeon says make sure you have a good grip on your knife when cutting up your turkey this Thanksgiving, as injuries can be life-altering. “Sometimes, people will get their fingertips cut. So, needing…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gas prices are dropping ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline dropped 10 cents in both North Dakota and Minnesota over the past week with the averages at $3.55 and $3.47 respectively. But Loves Travel Stop in Fargo had dropped its price to $3.09 a gallon according to multiple people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AAA predicts an uptick in travel for the holiday just shy of pre-pandemic levels. More than 54 million people are expected to travel greater than 50 miles on Thanksgiving which is equivalent to about one in five people in the Upper Midwest. Expect to pay more at the pump, but do not expect it to have…
UNITED STATES (KVRR) — It might cost you a little more to serve turkey this Thanksgiving. Nearly seven million birds have been infected with avian flu in the past year leading to lower production and increased costs. The average price for a pound was just under $4.50 in March now sits at $6.70. The costs spiked when the avian flu…
MINOT, N.D. – An apartment building fire on Thanksgiving in Minot displaced residents in four apartments. Firefighters said the blaze started in a basement laundry room that had an electrical panel. As firefighters first arrived at the apartment, they saw light smoke exiting the structure from a basement window. They quickly entered the building and put out the fire. People…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The ninth annual Burn the Bird Run five K and ten K was earlier, runners gathered to start their thanksgiving with some cardio. Runners of all ages and fitness levels were encouraged to sign up, afterwards they were awarded. a medal as well as doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate. Our own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec got…
