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Live at noon: President Trump pardons Minnesota turkey

A Minnesota turkey farmer and 4-H kids raised the turkey that is at the White House today for an official pardon from President Donald Trump. It's the 70th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey tradition.

November 21, 2017 at 5:55PM
Two tom turkeys from Carl Wittenburg's flock of seven will head to the White House to be pardoned by President Trump. They have been specially raised by a group of 4-H girls to react well to human contact.
Two tom turkeys from Carl Wittenburg's flock of seven will head to the White House to be pardoned by President Trump. They have been specially raised by a group of 4-H girls to react well to human contact. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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