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President Trump Pardons Alexandria, Minnesota Turkey

In a national poll to see which of the two birds would get the pardon, Drumstick got 60 percent of the vote.

November 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One lucky turkey from a turkey farm near Alexandria, Minnesota has gotten a presidential pardon. “Drumstick, you are hereby pardoned,” President Trump said as the crowd applauded. Drumstick and his alternate, Wishbone, were raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg, who were on hand for the pardoning. In a national poll to see which of the two birds…

“Truman” The Turkey Will Not Get A Pardon, Unlike His Two Siblings

Minnesota Raised Turkey To Be Processed And Donated To A Food Shelf

November 19, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A brother to two Alexandria, Minnesota turkeys that are getting a presidential pardon won’t be as lucky. “Truman” the turkey was the guest of honor at the State Capitol in St. Paul to kickoff Thanksgiving Week in Minnesota. The turkey was raised by Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg. Unlike the presidential turkeys, Truman will not get a…

Hornbacher’s Presents Big Check to the United Way

The president of Hornbacher's said this was their best year yet

July 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Hornbacher’s celebrated its 10th annual Gobble It Up $5 Lunch on June 22nd at all locations in the metro and now they have presented a big check! Hornbacher’s was proud to present over $29,000 to the United Way. The community had an opportunity to enjoy a turkey sandwich and some snacks, while also giving back to those…

U.S. Travel Ban: Moorhead Family’s Relatives Detained in Turkey

The sister of a Moorhead woman coming as a refugee is being detained in Turkey

February 8, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead woman is waiting for her sister and niece to arrive from Turkey after they are caught up in President Trump’s travel ban that is currently being decided by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They’re coming as refugees from Iraq, originally set to arrive on Monday. It’s been the subject of protests and rallies…