Why Are MSP Flights so Expensive? Plus, D&D Turns 52
As the beloved role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons turns 55, contributor Hans Buetow and producer Molly Abbattista recount how it all started in a St. Paul basement. These game sessions have become a place to find community in the age of disconnection. Plus, why are flights out of MSP so costly compared to other airports? Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler says Delta’s eating up the competition. But his flight first rule might save you some money.
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