Turkeys

Authorities: 17,000 Young Turkeys Die In Barn Fire

The owner of a central Minnesota turkey barn says he’s out an estimated $500,000 after his barn, which housed 17,000 young turkeys, burned down, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says.

2012/12/06

Salvation Army Hands Out Turkeys, Fixings For Those In Need

Thanksgiving got a lot happier Friday thanks to the Salvation Army.

2012/11/16

Turkey Influx From the Cities To The Suburbs

It used to be a big deal to spot a wild turkey, but now days, they seem to be everywhere. The DNR said this spring’s turkey hunt harvested the third-most turkeys ever in the state of Minnesota.

2012/06/12

2 MN Turkeys Heading From Willmar To White House

Two Minnesota grown turkeys get an official send-off at Willmar High School on Monday before going to Washington to be pardoned by President Barack Obama on Wednesday.

2011/11/20

Finding Minnesota: Ferndale Market Raising Turkeys

In Cannon Falls, people passing by the Ferndale Market could easily assume it’s just like any other store off Highway 52. They’d be wrong.

2011/11/13

Minn. Heat Waves Causes Farm Animal Deaths

Minnesota officials estimate more than 105,000 turkeys and up to 1,500 cattle were lost due to the recent heat wave.

2011/07/23

Heat Wave Too Much For Minnesota Turkeys

The end of the heat wave couldn’t come soon enough for Minnesota turkey growers.

2011/07/21

Turkeys Crossing Road Cause Fatal Accident

On the open roads in Minnesota, more and more drivers have been running into a small and elusive roadblock: Wild turkeys. They appear to be the cause of a deadly motorcycle crash near Montgomery.

2011/06/06

LEDs Keep Turkeys Calm And Healthy Efficiently

Turkey farming is a huge part of Minnesota’s economy. Minnesota turkey farmers raise 46 million turkeys a year, and the state leads the nation in turkey production, bringing in $600 million to Minnesota’s economy.

2011/05/13

Humane Society: Minn. Hatchery Mistreats Turkeys

The Humane Society of the United States says an undercover investigation shows live baby turkeys are routinely abused at a central Minnesota hatchery.

2010/11/23

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