MSP Airport has so far been able to operate smoothly despite a federal government shutdown that has caused pain for flyers in other cities. Why it matters: It's Minnesota Educators Academy week, which means the airport is much busier than normal as families head out on mini-vacations while there's no school Thursday and Friday.

St. Paul International Airport any time soon, you won’t be seeing a new video blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

St. Paul International Airport bound for Portland, Oregon, stopped mid-takeoff on Thursday due to a "mechanical issue," the airline said.

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