Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Cologix Announces Expanded Capacity in Minneapolis

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Denver, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cologix , North America’s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company, today announced expanded capacity to its existing footprint in the Minneapolis, Minnesota market with the new MIN5 digital edge data center, now available for pre-leasing.

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Denver, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cologix , North America’s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company, today announced expanded capacity to its existing footprint in the Minneapolis, Minnesota market with the new MIN5 digital edge data center, now available for pre-leasing.
“MIN5 gives us additional capacity to meet strong demand for direct connectivity options and colocation in this market,” said Cologix’s Chief Revenue Officer Chris Heinrich.
Further, Minneapolis is not prone to natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes, which can pose risks to data center operations.
Scheduled to open mid third quarter, MIN5 will be an expansion of Cologix's existing presence in Minneapolis .

Sun Country Airlines Adds Nonstop Service From Minneapolis To St. Maarten

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI.

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Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI.
Flights from MSP to St. Maarten resume
Starting this winter, Sun Country will resume nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten (SXM).
“Sun Country is focused on continuing to grow our schedule offerings in MSP,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Sun Country.
Sun Country is also adding nonstop flights from MKE to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix (PHX).

OTG Unveils Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport's First Transforming Dining Concept alongside Crisp & Green and Reimagined Mill City Tavern

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Monday, April 3, 2023

"OTG has a proven track record of enriching the guest experience through tireless innovation at the intersection of tech and hospitality.

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"OTG has a proven track record of enriching the guest experience through tireless innovation at the intersection of tech and hospitality.
The first is breakfast concept Poppy's Bagels, which offers freshly baked New York-style bagels and homemade spreads with simple, high-quality ingredients.
Mill City Tavern (Terminal 1, Concourse G)
After a three year hiatus, a reimagined Mill City Tavern returns to Concourse G with 4,500 square feet of newly designed dining space overlooking the MSP airfield.
Crisp & Green (Terminal 1, Concourse G)
Since its founding in 2016, CRISP & GREEN has carved out a unique space for itself in the healthy fast casual sector.

Sun Country Airlines Extends Booking Schedule Through Mid-December 2023

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 12, 2023, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 19-22 long weekend when schools are off.

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MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) is extending its selling schedule through December 12, 2023, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 19-22 long weekend when schools are off.
In addition, Sun Country has bolstered schedules to leading leisure destinations.
New, nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Branson Airport (BKG) in Missouri begins August 31, 2023.
Sun Country offers a customer experience that includes free in-flight entertainment, complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service, a mobile-friendly website with more self-service tools, and new interiors on each aircraft.

Sun Country Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SNCY) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

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For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company reported total revenue of $227.2 million, which was 31.6% more than the fourth quarter of 2021.
The fourth quarter 2022 total fare of $177 exceeded fourth quarter 2021 by 14% while scheduled load factor increased 7.8 percentage points to 84.4%.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, cargo revenue was $24.4 million, a 4.6% increase versus the fourth quarter of 2021.
Adjusted CASM(1) in the fourth quarter increased 7.1% versus the fourth quarter 2021 mostly driven by the new pilot agreement that was signed at the end of 2021.

Historic Fort Snelling Upper Post Gains New Life as Affordable Housing for Veterans

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Monday, November 14, 2022

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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fort Snellings Upper Post a historic army barracks which hosted soldiers in both world wars is now home to an affordable housing community for veterans, service members and first responders.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fort Snellings Upper Post a historic army barracks which hosted soldiers in both world wars is now home to an affordable housing community for veterans, service members and first responders.
The first veterans have come home to Upper Post Flats, a community of 192 modern apartment homes built on the site of Minnesotas first national historic landmark.
Dominium, the Twin Cities-based affordable housing developer charged with renovating and repurposing the site, plans to give housing preference at Upper Post Flats to Americas service members, veterans, first responders and their families in recognition of their sacrifice and the sites history.
The walled Lower Post was built in the 1820s, with the addition of the Upper Post beginning in 1878.

Cambria Hotels Opens in Downtown Minneapolis

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Ideally located at 1020 Hawthorne Avenue, the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown positions guests in the heart of the city's Gateway District--Minneapolis' original downtown--minutes away from top area restaurants, breweries, and riverfront attractions. The hotel is also a short drive to Target Center, U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minneapolis Convention Center, Gutherie Theater, and the University of Minnesota campus. During their stay, guests can also enjoy easy access to the offices of top area employers, including Ameriprise Financial, Ecolab, General Mills, and Target.

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ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels --an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--continues its expansion across the Twin Cities with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown.
The new six-story, 121-room hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple Grove and Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport to further the brand's quest to bring modern, upscale accommodations to travelers' favorite urban destinations.
The Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown features upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers, including:
Multi-purpose indoor spaces for productive work or relaxation.
The Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown was developed by Hawkeye Hotels and JR Hospitality.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) completes successful trial of CTS CBRS-based Private Wireless Network-as-a-Service

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication Technology Services (CTS), an in-building and campus connectivity solution provider, announced the successful completion of a trial of a CTS CBRS-based Private Wireless Network (PWN) with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The Private Wireless Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) was commissioned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), who provides aviation services to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. CTS deployed a turnkey managed Private LTE NaaS to demonstrate the benefits for six MSP applications. For each application, the CTS PWN trial met or exceeded the performance of current networking technologies while also identifying opportunities to increase operational flexibility, reduce time to deploy/relocate services and applications, and decrease operational costs.

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication Technology Services (CTS), an in-building and campus connectivity solution provider, announced the successful completion of a trial of a CTS CBRS-based Private Wireless Network (PWN) with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).The Private Wireless Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) was commissioned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), who provides aviation services to the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
CTS deployed a turnkey managed Private LTE NaaS to demonstrate the benefits for six MSP applications.
Digital signage- MSP operates digital signs throughout the airport, assisting passengers with wayfinding, flight and entertainment services and advertising.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation's largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports.

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Service to Melbourne, Florida

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Sun Country announced in September new service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning in April 2023.

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Sun Country announced in September new service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning in April 2023.
Melbourne is the 12thairport in Florida Sun Country will fly with scheduled service.Located 50 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne connects travelers with Central Floridas Space Coast and Cocoa Beach.
Minnesotans travel to Florida more than any other state in the winter, said Grant Whitney, Chief Revenue Officer, Sun Country.
Despite the impacts from Hurricane Ian, Sun Country will continue to offer service to all of these airports, Whitney added.

SUN COUNTRY AIRLINE WORKERS FILE FOR TEAMSTER REPRESENTATION

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Friday, October 7, 2022

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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 320 employees of Sun Country Airlines working at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport filed this month to join Teamsters Local 970 to secure better wages, seniority, and respect on the job.

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"Our goal is to help members secure a contract that benefits their families and reflects their worth."
Currently, ramp and related workers at Sun Country Airlines receive a 50-cent raise after 90 days of employment.
"The turnover rate is significantly high in this class of workers, and that needs to change," said Joe Ferreira, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division.
Teamsters Local 970 represents more than 1,500 workers in airline and manufacturing.