How To Support TSA Workers At Duluth International Airport

UPDATE: The Duluth International Airport shared an update on Monday afternoon (March 31st) writing that TSA agents can no longer accept donations as they are now receiving pay through 'restored funding measures' per their statement.

You've likely read about what is going at airports all over the country right now. Maybe you even experienced a long security line yourself. It's been a huge headline as of late.

A partial government shutdown at the time of writing has left security lines much longer than usual, as TSA workers continue working without pay, leading to staffing issues among other things.

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The partial government shutdown has left TSA workers without an income. Many people have been wondering how they can help and give back to local TSA agents working in Duluth.

Officials with the Duluth International Airport have shared a way that locals can help, sharing details on what you can donate and when on their official Facebook page last week.

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How You Can Help TSA Agents At Duluth International Airport

Staff with the Duluth International Airport shared that their local TSA team continues to show up to work without a paycheck, sharing how we can give back and support them through this time.

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You can't just donate anything, as there are rules on what TSA can and cannot accept. Things that you can donate include: non-perishable food and grocery items, gas cards and store gift cards.

Please note that you cannot give cash or a prepaid gift card like a Visa or Mastercard. You can also donate toiletries, personal care products and household items, like cleaning supplies and the like.

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You can donate items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through Friday (April 3rd). You can drop off your donation at the DAA Office, located at 4701 Grinden Drive. This is a great way to help out - no donation is too small!

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The Updated 2025 U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you should probably avoid because the risks far outweigh the benefits.

The United States government has a helpful website that lists travel advisories that are in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

You should NOT travel there if a country is issued a Level 4 advisory. As of November, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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