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'Thank You, America': A crowdsourced holiday poem that's a blessing to read

'Thank You, America': A crowdsourced holiday poem that's a blessing to read

NPR recently wanted to know: What about America are you most thankful for? Our audience answered, and writer Kwame Alexander crafted an epic poem of celebration and gratitude from the replies.
by Laura Roman

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What educators need to know about teaching Thanksgiving

What educators need to know about teaching Thanksgiving

Potlucks and school plays are fun ways to learn about the first Thanksgiving. But the holiday isn't a celebration for everyone and navigating that nuance can be difficult for some educators.
by Mayowa Aina

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Giving Thanks: A Celebration of Fall, Food and Gratitude

Giving Thanks: A Celebration of Fall, Food and Gratitude

"Giving Thanks" offers a contemporary celebration of gratitude, with classical music and stories of Thanksgiving.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Two fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving

Appetites: Two fresh cranberry recipes for Thanksgiving

Put aside that canned sauce and get local berries this holiday. It's worth it, says chef Beth Dooley.
by Tom Crann

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Ice rescue prompts angler safety warning

Ice rescue prompts angler safety warning

Lakes in northern Minnesota are barely frozen over, and already rescue teams have pulled two anglers off an ice floe on Upper Red Lake.
by John Enger

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Turkey and tamales: People of color share their multicultural Thanksgivings

Turkey and tamales: People of color share their multicultural Thanksgivings

For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.
by Malaka Gharib

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Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn't ruin your Thanksgiving

Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn't ruin your Thanksgiving

Health officials say proper handling and cooking should kill any salmonella. A few points to remember: Don't rinse raw turkey -- that can spread germs. Clean hands and cooking surfaces that come into contact with raw turkey. And cook birds to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
by The Associated Press

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