Metropolitan Airports Commission to have hearing on cannabis

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has given notice it will be having a public hearing on a draft cannabis ordinance. 

Lufthansa coming to MSP with year-round direct flights to Frankfurt

The airline will become the 18th airline to operate at MSP, and is the first new trans-Atlantic carrier at the airport in four years.

Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported

In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.

Busy day of travel ahead for Labor Day weekend
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Labor Day is right around the corner and it's expected to be a very busy travel weekend this year.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Southwest LRT: Hennepin County, Met Council resolve funding gap

The Metropolitan Council announced on Monday the funding deficit to finish the Southwest Light Rail Train line from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie has been resolved.

MSP Airport's dog is in final 4 of TSA's Cutest Canine contest

The National TSA Cutest Canine contest has reached its final four, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's very own Zita.

Delta announces MSP-Dublin direct flights

After Aer Lingus announced it was resuming nonstop flights to Dublin from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Delta says it as well will offer the route starting in May 2024. 

Aer Lingus non-stop flight from MSP Airport returns in 2024

Aer Lingus will resume non-stop flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dublin next spring, MSP officials announced Thursday. 

Strong winds could lead to uncommon MSP runway use

Ahead of some pocket storms throughout the metro region that could create strong winds from the south/southwest, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has announced what it calls "uncommon runway use."

Public transit systems, Rochester receive $25 million in federal grants

More than $25 million in federal grants have been award to several Minnesota transit agencies, and one city, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

Teen hospitalized after waiting on hot jet bridge at MSP

A North Carolina teen was hospitalized Sunday after her father says they waited on a non-air-conditioned jet bridge for more than fifteen minutes in extreme heat.

TSA raises alarm about record numbers of guns being confiscated at airports

Guns are showing up at airports in record numbers again this year and law enforcement is putting an emphasis on reversing the trend. In a span of 6 hours in February, a single TSA officer at MSP confiscated 2 guns headed for flights.

Record number of guns showing up airports
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MSP Airport, like others, is seeing a growing problem of guns being brought to the airport.