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Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A report from Michigan State Police says that crashes on state streets and highways claimed at least seven lives over the Thanksgiving weekend, the same number as in last year's holiday period.

Monday, November 26, 2012  According to the National Retail Federation, more than 35 million shopped on Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The Friday after Thanksgiving is often the time when people start to purchase their Christmas trees. This year's drought did take a bit of a toll.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  It was body to body at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. Folks came out in droves out for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  For the fifth straight year the International Academy of Flint served a full Thanksgiving dinner to members of the community.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Michigan State Police up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Black Friday shopping is set to begin on Thanksgiving in several major retail stores this year.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Americans prepare to mark Thanksgiving with family, celebrations; Sandy overshadows for some

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Traffic along I-75 through Birch Run has been steadily flowing throughout the day and as we continue into the night. However, further up the road construction could slow traffic tomorrow from Saginaw onto the Zilwaulkee Bridge. Today drivers say it wasn't too bad.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Michigan AAA estimates that 1.34 million people will be on the roadways this week. That's a 7% increase from Thanksgiving 2011.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A Thanksgiving tradition for seniors enters its thirty-second year in Flint. County Commissioner Brenda Clack and her husband, former County Commissioner Floyd Clack held their annual senior citizen thanksgiving dinner.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A former Saginaw High School, University of Michigan Alum and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker back home in Saginaw today to help families prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley donated 500 gift baskets filled with basic-needs to help families prepare for their Thanksgiving dinners on Tuesday morning in Saginaw.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  With just a couple days until the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, more crazed consumers will be camping out in front of area retail stores.