The Minnesota duo was the latest in a long line of lucky birds to be pardoned by the commander-in-chief in an annual Thanksgiving tradition.

In Washington, Biden ended his final turkey pardon on a wistful note. He and his wife, Jill, were heading to Staten Island for a Friendsgiving with members of the Coast Guard, in memory of their late son. He urged the country to hold in their hearts all the families with empty seats at the table this season.