Minnesota-raised turkeys set to be pardoned at the White House
Turkeys raised in Minnesota went through a rigorous process to be pardoned by President Joe Biden.
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MN turkeys pardoned by Joe Biden [RAW]
Peach and Blossom, turkeys raised in Minnesota, were pardoned by President Joe Biden at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House, a long-standing tradition, on Monday. The turkeys underwent rigorous tests for behavior, tolerance to crowds, and even music preferences, to ensure their readiness for the event. They'll now live out their days as agricultural ambassadors at Farm America in Minnesota.
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