NYC to Minneapolis Delta flight delayed due to bomb threat

(FOX 9) - A flight bound for Minneapolis from LaGuardia Airport in New York City was evacuated Tuesday evening due to a reported bomb threat.

Delta flight delayed

What we know:

Delta said Flight 2313 from LaGuardia to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was cleared prior to takeoff due to a security concern. As a result, passengers were forced to deplane and return to the terminal as the situation was investigated.

While Delta did not explain the concern, the New York Port Authority told WNYW, FOX 9's affiliate in New York City, that the crew reported a bomb threat around 8 p.m. eastern time. The plane was later cleared by 10 p.m. However, Delta says the flight was delayed until Wednesday morning.

Local perspective:

Among the people on the flight Tuesday night was Ja