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Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political

Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political

Some airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers.
by The Associated Press

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport expects a surge in travelers during this week’s MEA school break, with Thursday expected to be busiest. While staffing is strong locally, officials say that the ongoing federal government shutdown could cause flight delays nationwide.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

A stretch of Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed all weekend, starting late Friday. And part of Interstate 494 in Bloomington will be closed from Friday night through early Saturday.
by Andrew Krueger

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The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed “a slight tick-up in sick calls” due to the shutdown.
by Rachel Treisman and Joel Rose

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3 people injured after plane crash in Aitkin County

3 people injured after plane crash in Aitkin County

The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday near the McGregor Airport. First responders found the crashed plane about a half-mile southeast of the airport.
by MPR News Staff

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Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

The John Ireland Boulevard bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 94 and links the state Capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul, will close for nearly a year starting Monday. MnDOT says it’ll be disassembled and rebuilt within the same footprint.
by MPR News Staff

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