Whitmer continues her Michigan Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning two turkeys, Faygo and Vernors, celebrating local pride, holiday fun, and the state’s growing list of themed birds.
Thanksgiving dinner will cost more again this year for Flint-area families. Turkey prices are up sharply, and other staples like butter and eggs aren’t far behind.
To make sure you can take part in the 2024 turkey hunt in the state of Michigan you need to apply for your permit and there are only a few days left to apply.
Thanksgiving is a time for feasting and indulging in delicious foods, particularly the iconic turkey. But, this traditional centerpiece on almost every Michigan Thanksgiving table generally gets a bad rap this time of year. Many people may experience a post-meal drowsiness that's also known as the 'turkey coma'.
A very special Thanksgiving turkey in Michigan needs a new name and it could be a name that you choose. The lucky turkey who is currently nameless will be pardoned from the Thanksgiving dinner table by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This is the second year that a turkey will be pardoned in Michigan, but this has long been a tradition in the U.S.
The retailer announced this week that not only would they be 'well-stocked' with the birds for Thanksgiving, they're also dropping the price of the Thanksgiving favorite to just 33 cents a pound for their Meijer Brand Frozen Turkeys.