The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is bracing for an influx of passengers, fueled in part by the statewide MEA week.

The ongoing government shutdown has led to delays at several airports across the country, but officials with MSP Airport say the local impact has been "minimal."

That'll be put to the test later this week, when the number of travelers passing through Transportation Security Administration lines is expected to increase 19% compared to average. Last year, a record 300,000 travelers went through the airport for MEA weekend.

Airport officials say the busiest day is forecasted to be Thursday, with 52,000 people expected to go through security. The second-busiest day will likely be Wednesday.

"While there have been minimal impacts so far at MSP, passengers

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