(Oct. 13) Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport continues to operate smoothly despite the federal government shutdown, the agency that runs the airport said, but it faces a test with a busy travel week.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates the airport, said in a statement that MSP airlines and the MAC have increased staffing levels for the heavy travel expected this week, when many families will be travelling with students out of school beginning Wednesday due to the annual Minnesota Educator Academy conference.

“MSP airlines and the MAC have increased staffing levels to assist travelers and reduce wait times for check-in and security processes,” MAC said in a statement. It expected 50,000 travelers to pass through TSA security checkpoints Wednesday and 52,0

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