Tropical Storm Helene disrupting travel in US
Tropical Storm Helene is causing travel delays across the country. While things appear to be relatively smooth sailing at MSP Friday morning, there have been about 700 cancellations and 1200 flight delays across the country, and the numbers continue to climb. Almost all the canceled flights are either in or out of areas impacted by Helene, including at the Atlanta airport. FOX 9’s Se Kwon is at the MSP Airport with more.
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