Flight delays and cancellations hamper Memorial Day weekend travel at MSP and around the nation
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 34 flights had been eliminated Saturday, according to FlightAware. Among them were 29 flights operated by Delta, the dominant carrier at the airport.
Travel
5 essential new Midwest travel experiences for summer 2022
A natural adventure park in the Dells, mountain biking on the North Shore, and luxury cruising arrives in Minnesota.
Travel
With fewer permits in 2022, here are worthy alternatives to the BWCA
Tips for navigating a tighter Boundary Waters this summer — plus other places to paddle.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: This Mexico resort is all-inclusive — except, apparently, for lunch and dinner
When is an all-inclusive stay not all-inclusive?
Duluth
Tension brews over vacation rentals in Duluth
Duluth's City Council hears its first appeal of a vacation rental permit Monday.
Music
How does it feel to visit the new Bob Dylan Center? In a word: terrific
An insider's look at the interactive museum exploring Minnesota's music icon.
Travel
Go, Gophers! University of Minnesota alumni travel revs back up
The Minnesota Alumni Travel program offers bucket-list world trips, plus camaraderie.
Travel
U.S. will restore expanded flights to Cuba
Montana is creating the largest prairie reserve in the lower 48 states.
Local
Pent-up travel demand for this summer runs into higher costs
It will probably cost more to fly and drive this summer, but those wanting to hit the road are undeterred.
Duluth
After a decadelong absence, cruise ships will again stop in Duluth
Several such ships are expected to pass through Duluth this summer, starting with Viking Octantis on May 30.
Travel
Travelers can find a little bit of everything in Santa Fe, N.M.
A three-day trip to the New Mexico capital is a sampler platter of food, architecture, art, history and hot springs.
Travel
Delta reverses a new restriction on its Sky Club lounges, keeps another
Also: Airbnb revamp includes new categories and protections; EU drops mask mandate for air travel.
Local
MSP Airport looking to hire 700 workers in anticipation of jump in summer travelers
Job fair hopes to help hire 700 employees to meet the surge.
Travel
Summer travel is roaring back. Are higher prices and demand impacting your plans?
Airfares are rising, as is demand for hotel and car rentals. Understaffed airlines and bad weather have canceled or delayed numerous flights. And gas prices continue to inch upward.
Travel
Keeping the wild wild: Celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone
On its 150th anniversary, the first national park stays true to its founding ideals.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: I returned my rental car after hours. A month later, Avis charged me $4,228
That's one expensive drive to Connecticut.
Travel
Airbnb will drop its COVID-19 cancellation policy; New Zealand reopens, quietly
The pandemic will no longer qualify as a reason for an Airbnb refund after May 31.
Travel
To find a deal on summer vacation, zig when others zag
U.S. destinations are hot, but there might be deals in Europe this summer.
Travel
Diners enjoy an eclectic smorgasbord as top chefs flock to Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin's culinary capital is a farm-to-table bastion with international flair.
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