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.

MSP Airport awarded for accessibility efforts

The Airports Council International awards MSP its highest honor for the airport's accessibility efforts.

Delta flight damages wheelchair of teen pageant contestant

The wheelchair is more than just a way to get around for the family - it represents freedom and independence.

Sun Country passenger opens emergency hatch, flees across tarmac at MSP

A passenger on a Sun Country flight from Orlando opened the emergency hatch, jumped off the wing, and fled across the tarmac at Terminal 2 late Sunday night, according to MSP airport officials. 

MSP seeks public input for airport's 2040 long-term plan

If you have input on how the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) should accommodate increased passengers through 2040, now is the time to make it known.

Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic

A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Canadian officials say the five-person submersible was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland.

FAA investigating near-hit between 2 flights at MSP Airport

Two commercial flights at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport came close to a collision on Wednesday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration reports.

1 dead, several rescued after tour boat capsizes in underground NY cave

One person was killed and multiple people were sent to local hospitals after a boat capsized Monday during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport, officials said.

Delta adding seasonal nonstop flight from MSP to Maui this winter

Delta Air Lines announced a new seasonal nonstop flight from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to a popular Hawaiian island beginning this winter. 

MSP Airport allowing flyers to schedule security checks

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has introduced a new, free tool that allows travelers to skip to the front of the line.

Scheduling security checks at MSP Airport
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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is rolling out a new feature that will allow flyers to skip the security lines.